What Does Being a Band Five Staff Nurse in Gynaecology Involve?

Claire Griffiths a Band Five Staff Nurse in Gynaecology describes her job

My current job involves caring for a caseload of patients with a variety of different needs. They vary from oncology patients to surgical patients to caring for women in early pregnancy. My job involves mentoring and assessing student nurses, taking charge of the ward and working with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.