Sarah Chant

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.

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

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

GCSE in Mathematics

GCSE in English