Sister in Outpatients
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 10 October 2024
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 to join the Outpatient Department .We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Band 6 who is passionate about delivering a high quality service to our patients .To be successful you will need to communicate effectively with other departments in the organization and all disciplines across the MDT .This role is an excellent opportunity to enable you to develop your skills and progress in your career .
Main duties of the job
- To coordinate and supervise a shift, communicating effectively with members of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality, evidence-led care to patients.
- To exercise clinical judgment and decision making about patient needs in terms of long term goals or plans.
- To participate fully in the day to day organization and running of clinical trials including the recruitment, education and monitoring of patients entering a clinical trial and liaison as required with trial sponsors.
- To assume personal accountability for nursing care delivered to a patient in accordance with the NMC code of conduct. There is an expectation for post holders:
- To promote a safe clinical environment for all patients, visitors and staff
- To participate in Trust initiatives around infection control and care quality indicators
- To assist with any local or trust initiatives to ensure the continuous improvement of the quality of services and safeguarding of high standards of care
- To be aware of all hospital policies and procedures and collaborate with other health care professionals to ensure that these are observed
- To help foster a supportive working environment and maintain staff morale
About us
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Relevant degree or working towards /equivalent experience.
- Holds or working towards recognised teaching/mentorship qualification.
Desirable
- Qualification in this specialty
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant clinical experience at Band 5 (or above).
- Student nurse assessor.
- Relevant teaching qualification/skills.
- Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff.
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/packages.
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Competent in organising own workload and that of others.
- Good problem solving and decision making abilities
- Good time management
- Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment.
- Excellent communicator (verbal and written)
- Able to deal with conflict.
- Able to support and advise the team.
- Act as positive role model.
Desirable
- Relevant clinical knowledge/experience of the specialty
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Relevant degree or working towards /equivalent experience.
- Holds or working towards recognised teaching/mentorship qualification.
Desirable
- Qualification in this specialty
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant clinical experience at Band 5 (or above).
- Student nurse assessor.
- Relevant teaching qualification/skills.
- Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff.
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/packages.
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Competent in organising own workload and that of others.
- Good problem solving and decision making abilities
- Good time management
- Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment.
- Excellent communicator (verbal and written)
- Able to deal with conflict.
- Able to support and advise the team.
- Act as positive role model.
Desirable
- Relevant clinical knowledge/experience of the specialty
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
