At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert clinical leadership and perform ultrasound examinations in gynaecology.
- Company: Kettering General Hospital, a leading healthcare provider in Northamptonshire.
- Benefits: Permanent position with competitive NHS salary and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team focused on high-quality, patient-centred care.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in women's health while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with ultrasound expertise and at least 4 years of gynaecology nursing experience.
The predicted salary is between 47810 - 54710 £ per year.
Kettering General Hospital is recruiting a Senior Nurse Practitioner for Gynaecology (Sonographer) to join its specialist Gynaecology Service. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Gynaecology Nurse with ultrasound expertise to play a key role within the Gynaecology Same Day Emergency Care (GSDEC) and Termination of Pregnancy (TOP) services. The successful candidate will provide expert clinical leadership, autonomous patient assessment, specialist ultrasound services, and support the continued development of high-quality, patient-centred care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert clinical assessment, treatment, and care planning for women accessing GSDEC and TOP services
- Undertake autonomous ultrasound examinations and independently report findings
- Support women through early pregnancy, gynaecological, and termination of pregnancy pathways
- Provide specialist advice and clinical leadership to nursing and multidisciplinary teams
- Manage and prioritise ultrasound referrals and clinical workload
- Act as a patient advocate, ensuring compassionate, dignified, and individualised care
- Support patient flow across gynaecology services in collaboration with inpatient and capacity teams
- Contribute to governance, incident review, audit, and service improvement initiatives
- Support the development and education of junior staff and nursing colleagues
- Participate in Gynaecology Forum and Morbidity & Mortality meetings
What We're Looking For
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Educated to Degree or Diploma level
- Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound with specialist modules in Early Pregnancy and Gynaecology Ultrasound
- Minimum of 4 years Gynaecology nursing experience
- Competence in diagnostic ultrasound relevant to the specialty
- Evidence of leadership and specialist clinical development
- Excellent communication and counselling skills
- Strong organisational and workload management abilities
- Ability to work autonomously and make sound clinical decisions
Desirable
- Previous experience within Same Day Emergency Care services
- Experience supporting service development and quality improvement initiatives
- Teaching, mentorship, or staff development experience
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