Job summary
We're currently seeking a skilled and motivated
nursing support professional to assist in our Dermatology, ENT, and Vasectomy
clinics.
This role offers the
opportunity to work across both NHS and private settings, supporting our
clinical teams in delivering high-quality care.
The role is offered on a Flexible Worker
Contract, ideal for experienced HCAs or Registered Nurses looking to
complement existing commitments. Hours
are offered on an ad hoc basis, depending on service demand. Salary is competitive and based on experience
and qualifications.
Main duties of the job
- Proven
experience in a similar NHS or private healthcare environment
- Strong
interpersonal and communication skills
- A
reliable, punctual team player with a flexible approach
- A
genuine passion for delivering excellent patient and customer care
Key
Responsibilities
- Chaperone and assist during examinations and
minor procedures
- Support ENT GPs with Extended Roles (GPwERs)
in outpatient clinics, ensuring equipment is sterilised and infection control
protocols are followed
- Monitor and assist in managing clinic stock
levels
- Maintain cleanliness and readiness of
consulting and treatment rooms
- Report faults or non-compliance promptly
- Uphold high standards of patient care in line
with operational policies and national guidelines
- Enhance service user satisfaction through
excellent customer service
- Advocate for patient wellbeing and continuously
seek ways to improve care delivery
About us
At Sentinel Healthcare CiC, we strive to be an
exemplar employer championing innovation, clinical excellence, and outstanding
patient care. We're looking for
passionate individuals who share our values and vision to help us lead the way
in healthcare delivery.
By joining Sentinel, you'll become part of a
welcoming, dedicated team that's committed to making a real difference across
both NHS and Private services.
- Flexible
working to suit your lifestyle
- Opportunities
to work within small, friendly, multi-disciplinary teams
- A
supportive environment that values your contribution
- Contemporary, welcoming workspaces
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme or alternative
pension plan to support your future
What
we're Looking For:
We value a positive, can-do attitude,
flexibility, and a warm, approachable personality. If you're passionate about delivering
exceptional care and thrive in a collaborative setting, we'd love to hear from
you.
For an informal discussion, please contact Denise Standen, Operations Manager - denise.standen@nhs.net Tel 01752 434750
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provision of support and
assistance with Dermatology and Vasectomy minor surgery procedures and ENT
clinics.
- Provision of general nursing
duties e.g. supporting clinician with dressings, equipment availability, room
set up/clean down.
- The maintenance of
information to patients.
- Monitoring of medical supplies stock, including
stock rotation at the different clinical sites.
Inform the Stock Nurse of stock requirements, out of date stock and
other stock related matters.
- Engage, interact with
carers/family encouraging them to be actively involved in patients care.
- Assist clinical staff to
arrange appropriate prompt follow up as necessary e.g. in the event of
infection or other post-operative complications.
- Record high quality notes of patient assessment data
into the electronic patient record system in a timely manner.
- Liaise
with the Sentinel Administration Team to arrange appropriate follow up
appointments /actions /discharge
- Monitoring of and reporting
of medical equipment issues / faults identified at clinics.
- Liaise with maintenance services for servicing
and repair of equipment and arrange replacement equipment where required. Inform the Operations Manager of all
equipment issues.
- Undertake the cleaning and
sterilisation of specialist ENT equipment (nasendoscope) during ENT outpatient clinics,
in line with national decontamination processes.
- Prepare clinical rooms with functioning
equipment and stock to ensure the smooth running of clinics.
- Ensure
that clinical rooms are clean and meet required cleanliness standards prior to
clinics and clean down appropriately following clinics. Restock and prepare rooms for following
clinics.
- Ensure
that local and national infection control procedures are followed. Report issues to the Infection Control Lead
Nurse and Senior Management Team.
- To attend and contribute at Corporate, Clinical
Governance and other meetings as required.
- Work safely at all times in
accordance with Legislative requirements and Sentinel Policy and Procedures.
Maintaining and keeping up to date with local and national guidance within your
clinical role.
- Attend relevant professional or
other training courses as required.
- Complete
mandatory e-learning and face to face training as required within the specified
timescales.
- Maintain
professional registration/s as required.
- Report untoward
incidents such as complaints, clinical emergencies, and injury or drug
administration errors as detailed in and local protocols and procedures.
- Contribute towards
organisational projects to set and maintain standards of practice in
conjunction with other team members, participating in audits and quality
monitoring.
- Ensure that resources
are used efficiently and in accordance with agreed procedures
- Demonstrate an awareness of and compliance with
health and safety regulations/procedures that apply to staff, patients and
visitors, including reporting any deficiencies in equipment, furnishings or
matters of hygiene.
- Ensure up to date knowledge and competence in
use of clinical equipment regularly used and maintain a personal record of
training.
- Ensure
good communication both verbally and via formal documentation with all members
of the management, admin, nursing and multidisciplinary teams.
- Accept
responsibility; be aware and able to locate all policies relating to good
working practice within the clinical area and able to adhere to both by self
and colleagues, and to challenge where necessary.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provision of support and
assistance with Dermatology and Vasectomy minor surgery procedures and ENT
clinics.
- Provision of general nursing
duties e.g. supporting clinician with dressings, equipment availability, room
set up/clean down.
- The maintenance of
information to patients.
- Monitoring of medical supplies stock, including
stock rotation at the different clinical sites.
Inform the Stock Nurse of stock requirements, out of date stock and
other stock related matters.
- Engage, interact with
carers/family encouraging them to be actively involved in patients care.
- Assist clinical staff to
arrange appropriate prompt follow up as necessary e.g. in the event of
infection or other post-operative complications.
- Record high quality notes of patient assessment data
into the electronic patient record system in a timely manner.
- Liaise
with the Sentinel Administration Team to arrange appropriate follow up
appointments /actions /discharge
- Monitoring of and reporting
of medical equipment issues / faults identified at clinics.
- Liaise with maintenance services for servicing
and repair of equipment and arrange replacement equipment where required. Inform the Operations Manager of all
equipment issues.
- Undertake the cleaning and
sterilisation of specialist ENT equipment (nasendoscope) during ENT outpatient clinics,
in line with national decontamination processes.
- Prepare clinical rooms with functioning
equipment and stock to ensure the smooth running of clinics.
- Ensure
that clinical rooms are clean and meet required cleanliness standards prior to
clinics and clean down appropriately following clinics. Restock and prepare rooms for following
clinics.
- Ensure
that local and national infection control procedures are followed. Report issues to the Infection Control Lead
Nurse and Senior Management Team.
- To attend and contribute at Corporate, Clinical
Governance and other meetings as required.
- Work safely at all times in
accordance with Legislative requirements and Sentinel Policy and Procedures.
Maintaining and keeping up to date with local and national guidance within your
clinical role.
- Attend relevant professional or
other training courses as required.
- Complete
mandatory e-learning and face to face training as required within the specified
timescales.
- Maintain
professional registration/s as required.
- Report untoward
incidents such as complaints, clinical emergencies, and injury or drug
administration errors as detailed in and local protocols and procedures.
- Contribute towards
organisational projects to set and maintain standards of practice in
conjunction with other team members, participating in audits and quality
monitoring.
- Ensure that resources
are used efficiently and in accordance with agreed procedures
- Demonstrate an awareness of and compliance with
health and safety regulations/procedures that apply to staff, patients and
visitors, including reporting any deficiencies in equipment, furnishings or
matters of hygiene.
- Ensure up to date knowledge and competence in
use of clinical equipment regularly used and maintain a personal record of
training.
- Ensure
good communication both verbally and via formal documentation with all members
of the management, admin, nursing and multidisciplinary teams.
- Accept
responsibility; be aware and able to locate all policies relating to good
working practice within the clinical area and able to adhere to both by self
and colleagues, and to challenge where necessary.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Possess clinical skills relevant to area of practice.
- Have experience of providing nursing support in minor surgery and outpatient clinics.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
- Knowledge of Information Governance and Caldicott Principles
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
- Experience of using computerised patient record systems - EMIS and S1.
- IT competent, with experience of using MS packages
- Familiar with using digital video platforms, such as Teams, Zoom.
Desirable
- Have experience of disinfecting ENT equipment
- Demonstrable evidence of recent CPD
- Experience in audits and research
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education including English and Maths GCSE grade 4 and above.
- NMC Registered Nurse or Health Care Assistant with relevant experience.
- Diploma qualification in a healthcare related subject or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Relevant post registration clinical course or equivalent experience
- Relevant Degree or equivalent.
- Healthcare BTEC, NVQ Level 2.
- Computer literate (ECDL)
Aptitude and abilities:
Essential
- Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels, face to face and digitally.
- Good time management and ability to work to deadlines and plan and prioritise effectively.
-
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense.
- Ability to communicate clinical information to patients, their families and carers.
- Adaptable and flexible to the needs of the business.
- Trustworthy and approachable.
- Work within the professional code of conduct.
- Work in a calm and organised manner and develop a team approach.
- Have a positive outlook.
- Pleasant and friendly manner.
Desirable
- Be able to deal with challenging questions.
- Enthusiasm for the specialty.
Other factors
Essential
- Willing and able to travel to healthcare sites to deliver patient care.
- Professional appearance.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Possess clinical skills relevant to area of practice.
- Have experience of providing nursing support in minor surgery and outpatient clinics.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
- Knowledge of Information Governance and Caldicott Principles
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
- Experience of using computerised patient record systems - EMIS and S1.
- IT competent, with experience of using MS packages
- Familiar with using digital video platforms, such as Teams, Zoom.
Desirable
- Have experience of disinfecting ENT equipment
- Demonstrable evidence of recent CPD
- Experience in audits and research
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education including English and Maths GCSE grade 4 and above.
- NMC Registered Nurse or Health Care Assistant with relevant experience.
- Diploma qualification in a healthcare related subject or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Relevant post registration clinical course or equivalent experience
- Relevant Degree or equivalent.
- Healthcare BTEC, NVQ Level 2.
- Computer literate (ECDL)
Aptitude and abilities:
Essential
- Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels, face to face and digitally.
- Good time management and ability to work to deadlines and plan and prioritise effectively.
-
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense.
- Ability to communicate clinical information to patients, their families and carers.
- Adaptable and flexible to the needs of the business.
- Trustworthy and approachable.
- Work within the professional code of conduct.
- Work in a calm and organised manner and develop a team approach.
- Have a positive outlook.
- Pleasant and friendly manner.
Desirable
- Be able to deal with challenging questions.
- Enthusiasm for the specialty.
Other factors
Essential
- Willing and able to travel to healthcare sites to deliver patient care.
- Professional appearance.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
