Early Pregnancy and Emergency Gynaecology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust ,
London, Greater London
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The Elizabeth Suite is a bespoke Unit specifically designed to provide an expanded service to see women with early pregnancy and acute gynaecology complications. This new-build Unit also opened in March 2017 and has a range of rooms, each designed for scanning and clinical investigation. Minor out-patient procedures are also performed for manual vacuum aspiration, Word catheter insertion, intrauterine contraceptive device insertion and retrieval, with future plans to include out-patient hysteroscopy. The service is complemented by the co-located Annie Zunz ward for day-case patients needing parental treatment for hyperemesis and iron transfusions, wound care, etc, as well patients needing acute in-patient surgery. The service ethos is to provide time-critical rapid assessment of our women within a one-stop clinical model in close liaison with our A&E and GP colleagues. The Unit delivers specialist, evidence-based, holistic care to women with early pregnancy and gynaecology complications in an environment that supports patient choice and dignity. The multi-professional team consists of consultant gynaecologists, clinical nurse specialists, a clinical research fellow and specialist Sonographers. The recent Trust investment of over 1.3 million in both Elizabeth Suite and Annie Zunz ward reflects the same level of commitment staff also have in both clinical areas to deliver first-class women's healthcare and is evidenced by their consistent high scores in the Friends and Family Tests and local recognition awards for team work and excellence The successful candidate must have well established leadership and management skills and extensive knowledge and experience of gynaecology and early pregnancy management and treatment. They must have considerable experience in pregnancy scanning and ideally a qualification in Medical Ultrasound. The post requires excellent prioritising and verbal and non-verbal and counselling skills. Closing date: 21st June 2020 For further details / informal visits contact: Miss Dede Ofili-Yebovi Consultant Gynecologist Obstetrician lead consultant EPU Dede.Ofili-Yebovi@chelwest.nhs.uk 0203315 5070 Lorna Nickolson Gynaecology matron cross site Lorna. Nickolson@chelwest.nhs.uk 07900357191 In formal visits to the department are also highly advisable Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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