Staff Nurse, Gynaecology Outpatients

Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for two qualified Band 5 staff nurses to join our friendly team in the specialist Gynaecology Outpatient Department based at St Peters Hospital.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed person who is keen to expand their skills and knowledge within Women's health.
We provide a variety of specialist diagnostic and treatment services including:

• Outpatient hysteroscopy
• Colposcopy
• Two-week rule
• One stop clinics
• Uro-gynaecology
• Flexible cystoscopy
• Endometriosis and fertility services.
  This post has plenty of opportunity for further professional and personal development and progression.
  This is a full-time role working Monday to Friday, and the option of compressed hours will be considered.
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  Main duties of the job
  The post holder will:
• Take charge in the absence of the Deputy Sister, with the support of the gynaecology matron and/or lead nurses.
• Be responsible for the care of patients assigned to outpatient clinics and specialist outpatient diagnostic and treatment procedures including women undergoing invasive gynaecological procedures such as colposcopy, hysteroscopy, trans-vaginal ultrasound, vulval dermatological treatments, urodynamics and flexible cystoscopy.
• Ensure all IPC protocols and processes are adhered to.
• Ensure daily and monthly environmental and IPC audits are completed.
• Be responsible for the recovery of women following said procedures.
• Maintain a positive attitude to Women's Health.
• Provide high-quality patient-centred services for women leading to improvement in care and positive patient experience.
• Be available to work Mondays to Fridays, with flexibility on hours during the day to cover the needs of the service.
  About Us
  Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
  Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
  We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
  Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
  This is an exciting time to join our Trust, as we work on the expansion of our theatres at Ashford Hospital and move towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures; with care delivered by dedicated, specialist teams in a modern and well-equipped environment.
  We hope to use this centre to create an environment of learning and to facilitate training of the next generation of our skilled NHS workforce. Our plans are ambitious - why not come and be a part of our journey.
  Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
  Details
  Date posted: 19 November 2025
  Pay scheme: Agenda for change
  Band: Band 5
  Salary: £32,602 to £39,686 a year pa inc. HCAS
  Contract: Permanent
  Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
  Reference number: 323-NM2359-GK
  Job locations:
  St Peters Hospital
  Guildford Road
  Chertsey
  KT16 0PZ
  Job Description
  Job responsibilities
• Responsible for the unsupervised assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence-based care.
• Supervise nursing practice and the delivery of patient care in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust/Unit Policies and Procedures.
• Act as an effective role model and demonstrate effective organisational and leadership skills.
• Deputise for the Deputy Sister under the guidance and support of the Gynaecology Matron and/or Lead Nurses.
• In the absence of the Deputy Sister, take charge and be responsible for the day-to-day management of the clinics and health care assistants.
• Participate in planning and implementation of quality initiatives and targets, in conjunction with the Deputy Sister, gynaecology matron and the Lead Nurses as appropriate.
• Be conversant in theory and practice with current emergency resuscitation techniques and fire regulations and procedures.
• Provide high-quality nursing care for women undergoing examination, diagnostic procedures, treatments, minor procedures and during their recovery.
  Person Specification
  Essential
• Level 1 NMC Registered Nurse
• Willingness to undertake further personal professional development/training
• Must demonstrate knowledge of your professional code of conduct and guidance issued by your professional body and adherence to these.
• Significant NHS post-registration experience.
• Trust vision, values and strategic objectives.
• Interest in Women's Health.
• Understanding of outpatient setting.
  Desirable
• Experience in assisting clinicians with minor (gynaecology) procedures and treatments.
• Understanding of outpatient specialist (gynaecology) setting.
• Gynaecology knowledge in current practice.
  Essential
• Knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights and the competencies appropriate to your role to support their diverse needs and human rights.
• Ability to communicate effectively with them and with other staff to ensure that their care, treatment and support are not compromised.
• Good understanding of their communication, physical & emotional needs; can identify their individual needs and preferences, their changing needs and recognize and promote their independence.
• Able to provide a customer-focused service.
  Desirable
• Experience in research and audits.
• Good IT skills.
• Work occasional Saturday either as time owing or bank.
  Disclosure and Barring Service Check
  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
  UK Registration
  Applicants must have current UK professional registration.