Staff Nurse, Women's Outpatients

Staff Nurse, Women’s Outpatients

Closing date: 16 July 2026

Band 5 Registered Nurse, Women’s Outpatients – 24 hrs per week.

Due to maternity leave, an opportunity has arisen to join our Women’s Outpatients Department at West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven.

Provision of high standard of care, advice and support to all patients and carers attending the Women’s Outpatients Department. Promote patients’ knowledge of their health care needs and treatment, develop confidence to understand the healing process.

Provide outpatient care for all gynaecological conditions including termination of pregnancy, handling emergency referrals from GP’s, A&E and patient self‑referrals. Work in Hysteroscopy, Colposcopy, Early Pregnancy, Termination of Pregnancy, Fertility and general Gynaecology clinics. Provide telephone triage and advice service for emergency gynaecology patients.

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with active registration.
• Teaching certificate (if required).
• NST 307 or equivalent.

• Student nurse in the NHS or general nursing within the NHS or equivalent.
• Continuing professional development with portfolio.
• Knowledge of NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
• Equality issues and best practice.
• Budgetary awareness.
• Experience in surgical/gynaecological procedures.
• Knowledge of outpatient procedures.

• Team member, works with minimal supervision.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Initiative appropriate to role.
• Organisational skills.
• Demonstrates compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.
• Information technology skills.
• Leadership skills.

• Empathy.
• Motivation.
• Non‑judgemental attitude.
• Flexibility.
• Willingness to develop through role expansion.

• 27‑day holiday scheme, rising to 33 after 10 years.
• NHS discounts*.
• Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*.
• Vivup – free, confidential counselling service.

* Subject to eligibility

• Applicants must meet UK immigration eligibility for Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa.
• Disclosure and Barring Service check required; cost borne by successful candidate under Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

Salary: £32,073 – £39,043 per annum (pro‑rata).

Contact:
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.