Sarah Chant
Registered Nurse with over 10 years NHS experience, specializing in autonomous women's health services
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About
Highly motivated and experienced Registered specialist Nurse with over 10 years' NHS experience, including the last 3 years as a Specialist Gynaecology Nurse delivering autonomous women's health services across colposcopy, hysteroscopy and menopause care. I hold a First Class BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing Degree, Postgraduate Certificates in Fundamentals of General Practice, Non-Medical Prescribing, and Diagnostic Hysteroscopy, and BSCCP Accreditation in Colposcopy. I independently assess, diagnose, prescribe and manage patients within specialist gynaecology clinics, working alongside multidisciplinary teams to provide evidence-based, patient-centred care.
Passionate about improving women's healthcare and maintaining exceptionally high clinical standards.
Experience
Specialist Gynaecology Nurse at NHS Trust (2023-01 – Present)
Working autonomously within specialist gynaecology services providing advanced assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of women attending colposcopy, hysteroscopy and menopause clinics.
- Autonomous assessment and management of women referred with abnormal cervical cytology.
- Independent colposcopy clinics following BSCCP standards.
- Diagnostic outpatient hysteroscopy.
- Assessment and management of abnormal uterine bleeding.
- Menopause assessment and prescribing of hormone replacement therapy.
- Independent prescribing within scope of practice.
- Interpretation of investigations and formulation of management plans.
- Patient counselling regarding diagnosis, treatment options and follow-up.
- Cervical biopsies and associated procedures.
- Working collaboratively with consultants and the wider MDT.
- Clinical documentation using electronic patient record systems.
- Participation in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement initiatives.
- Supporting service development and implementation of evidence-based practice.
- Teaching and supporting junior staff and students.
Band 6 Practice Nurse at General Practice (2021-08 – 2023-12)
Delivered autonomous nursing clinics within Primary Care.
- Chronic disease management
- Diabetes reviews
- Child and Adult Immunisations
- Travel Health
- Cervical Screening
- Contraception
- Sexual Health
- Phlebotomy
- ECGs
- Ear Irrigation
- Wound Care
- Urinalysis
- Clinical observations
- Health Promotion
- Patient Triage
- Long-term condition management
- Worked independently whilst adhering to NICE guidance and practice protocols.
Registered Nurse – Acute Care of the Elderly at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (2020-01 – 2021-12)
Provided holistic nursing care for older adults with acute medical conditions including dementia.
- Medication administration
- IV Therapy
- ANTT Procedures
- Catheterisation
- NEWS2 assessments
- Waterlow assessments
- Wound assessment and management
- Participation in Consultant ward rounds
- Discharge planning
- MDT working
- End of life care
- Dementia care
Aspirant Nurse Secondment – Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (2020-01 – 2020-12)
Supported critically ill cardiac and intensive care patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Ventilated patient care
- CPAP & BiPAP
- Blood gases
- ECG interpretation
- Chest drain removal
- Central line removal
- Pacing wire removal
- Infection prevention
- Post-operative cardiac care
- Recognition and escalation of deteriorating patients
Healthcare Assistant at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (2014-01 – 2020-12)
Worked across acute elderly care, cardiothoracic surgery and general medical wards delivering high-quality patient-centred care.
- Personal care
- Dementia care
- Clinical observations
- ECGs
- Phlebotomy
- Pressure area care
- Nutrition
- Mobility
- End of life care
- Wound care
- Specimen collection
- Infection prevention
Shift Manager at McDonald's Restaurants (2004-01 – 2020-12)
Part-time role alongside NHS career. This role strengthened leadership, resilience, communication, and organisational skills.
- Staff supervision
- Stock control
- Problem solving
- Training and mentoring
- Health & Safety
Education
Postgraduate Certificate in Diagnostic Hysteroscopy – University of Bradford
Postgraduate Certificate in Independent & Supplementary Non-Medical Prescribing (V300) – University of West of England
BSCCP Accreditation in Colposcopy – University of Plymouth
Postgraduate Certificate in Fundamentals of General Practice – University of Plymouth
BSc (Hons) in Adult Nursing – University of Plymouth
Access to Higher Education in Nursing – City College Plymouth
NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
NVQ Level 2 in Hospitality Management
