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Job summary

The main role in Gynaecology Outpatients as a staff nurse includes chaperoning patients whilst being an advocate for them and providing them with support and information. You will be required to assist the clinicians with procedures including Colposcopy, hysteroscopy, minor ops, cancer pathway, routine Gynaecology and Urogynaecology.

Main duties of the job

  • Chaperoning patients whilst being an advocate and providing information
  • Preparation of clinical areas to enable clinics to run effectivelywith all necessary equipment.
  • As a team leader you will be responsible for overseeing all the clinics, supporting healthcare assistants and ensuring efficient running of clinical activity.
  • Support with daily and weekly checks of equipment, ensuring they are completed and documented.
  • Supporting and training new starters and Students.
  • Take charge of the Department in the absence of the Sister
  • Communicating clearly and effectively with the whole MDT
  • Administer medications including injections
  • Be able to answer patient queries and escalate concerns appropriately
  • Collaborative team working whilst being able to use your own initiative
  • Ability to work within established procedures and guidelines
  • Ability to work within a changing and demanding environment
  • Clear, accurate and written documentation for record keeping of samples
  • Be able to safely handle and process tissue samples
  • High level of diplomacy and non judgemental attitude
  • Be able to multi task and adapt to the demands of the service

Details

  • Date posted: 03 November 2026
  • Closing date: 16 November 2026
  • Pay scheme: Agenda for change
  • Band: Band 5
  • Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Part-time
  • Reference number: 177-ELEC-8403201
  • Job locations: James Paget NHS Foundation Trust, Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, NR31 6LA, United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The main role in Gynaecology Outpatients as a staff nurse includes chaperoning patients whilst being an advocate for them and providing them with support and information. You will be required to assist the clinicians with procedures including Colposcopy, hysteroscopy, minor ops, cancer pathway, routine Gynaecology and Urogynaecology.

The role includes the following but is not an exhaustive list of an ever changing clinical department:

  • Chaperoning patients whilst being an advocate and providing information
  • Preparation of clinical areas to enable clinics to run effectivelywith all necessary equipment.
  • As a team leader you will be responsible for overseeing all the clinics, supporting healthcare assistants and ensuring efficient running of clinical activity.
  • Support with daily and weekly checks of equipment, ensuring they are completed and documented.
  • Supporting and training new starters and Students.
  • Take charge of the Department in the absence of the Sister
  • Communicating clearly and effectively with the whole MDT
  • Administer medications including injections
  • Be able to answer patient queries and escalate concerns appropriately
  • Collaborative team working whilst being able to use your own initiative
  • Ability to work within established procedures and guidelines
  • Ability to work within a changing and demanding environment
  • Clear, accurate and written documentation for record keeping of samples
  • Be able to safely handle and process tissue samples
  • High level of diplomacy and non judgemental attitude
  • Be able to multi task and adapt to the demands of the service

Person Specification

NMC Registration

Essential
  • NMC Registration
Desirable
  • 1years experience

NHS Experience

Essential
  • 1year experience
Desirable
  • Outpatient experience

Communication

Essential
  • Clear, concise and effective communciation
Desirable
  • Effective communication skills training or equivalent

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. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

About us

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Employer details

  • Employer name: James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • Address: James Paget NHS Foundation Trust, Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, NR31 6LA, United Kingdom
  • Employer's website: https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/