Job summary
Two part-time posts available for 25.5 and 32 hours
Please specify in your personal statement your preferred hours.
The post holder is responsible for providing all aspects of patient care through the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
The post holder will carry out all forms of care without direct supervision and assist with the training and supervision of qualified and unqualified staff, under the guidance of the Senior Sister or her Deputy.
The post holder will manage a clinic area on a regular basis, and will sometimes be required to manage the department on an occasional basis.
Main duties of the job
Act as an advocate for patients, respecting dignity and diversity. Undertake all levels of nursing care, ensuring good communication skills both written and verbal. Maintain confidentiality at all times unless required to share for safeguarding concerns. Work as part of a large multi disciplinary team, ensuring patients needs are met with interpreters, sign language if required.
Act as a role model at al times within the code of conduct as a professional nurse within the department.
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act as an advocate for patients, respecting dignity and diversity. Undertake all levels of nursing care, ensuring good communication skills both written and verbal. Follow local and national guidelines, protocols & policies in regards to Infection Prevention & Control. Challenge peers and colleagues who do not follow these.Work as a team member and promote a multidisciplinary team approach to patient centred care.Maintain standards of conduct and dress code in accordance with Trust Policy and the NMC Code of Professional conduct. Maintain own registration with the NMC. Ensure patients are informed if clinics are cancelled or if there are delays.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act as an advocate for patients, respecting dignity and diversity. Undertake all levels of nursing care, ensuring good communication skills both written and verbal. Follow local and national guidelines, protocols & policies in regards to Infection Prevention & Control. Challenge peers and colleagues who do not follow these.Work as a team member and promote a multidisciplinary team approach to patient centred care.Maintain standards of conduct and dress code in accordance with Trust Policy and the NMC Code of Professional conduct. Maintain own registration with the NMC. Ensure patients are informed if clinics are cancelled or if there are delays.
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse educated to diploma / degree level
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- ENB 998 or equivalent teaching qualification.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- IT Literate and able to use a range of Microsoft packages such as Outlook, Word and Excel
- Able to prioritise and manage workload
- Able to work under pressure
- Innovative
- Able to work either as part of a team or on own
- Ability to adapt to change
- Ability to play an active role in service development
- Teaching skills
- Ability to support junior staff within the team
- Able to give immunisations and vaccinations
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience
- Experience of clinical governance and risk management
Desirable
- Previous experience in an Outpatient Department
- Cannulation experience
- Venepuncture experienced
- ECG
- IV Drug administration experience
- Compression bandaging experience
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible approach to working in a changing environment
- Understanding
- Empathetic
- Resilient
- Forward thinking
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse educated to diploma / degree level
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- ENB 998 or equivalent teaching qualification.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- IT Literate and able to use a range of Microsoft packages such as Outlook, Word and Excel
- Able to prioritise and manage workload
- Able to work under pressure
- Innovative
- Able to work either as part of a team or on own
- Ability to adapt to change
- Ability to play an active role in service development
- Teaching skills
- Ability to support junior staff within the team
- Able to give immunisations and vaccinations
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience
- Experience of clinical governance and risk management
Desirable
- Previous experience in an Outpatient Department
- Cannulation experience
- Venepuncture experienced
- ECG
- IV Drug administration experience
- Compression bandaging experience
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible approach to working in a changing environment
- Understanding
- Empathetic
- Resilient
- Forward thinking
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).
