Job summary
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join the Outpatient Nursing Team .
The post is for 37.5 hour per week contract, over 5 working days, although part-time would be considered. The post is predominantly Monday to Friday but it may include evening and weekend work as service need dictates.
We are a multi-site, multi-specialty service and the post holder will be expected to work within a busy Fracture and Orthopedic Department and also across our medical and surgical clinics.
You will be a 1st Level Nurse with evidence of ongoing professional development. Car owner/driver is essential as we are a multi-site service.
If you possess the qualities we are looking for, we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder is responsible for providing effective care for patients accessing the Out-patient services. The post holder will be responsible/accountable for providing clinical patient care and managing/supervision of a specified clinic across a range of services and sites.
- The post holder is expected to adhere to all local and Trust Policies and Procedures.
- The post holder is expected to carry out all forms of care without supervision, and may be required to demonstrate procedures, to and supervise qualified and/or unqualified staff.
- .The post holder is expected to ensure patients attending clinics are provided with the correct information regarding their care and after care within the department.
- The post holder is expected to plan their route between off-site clinics to ensure they are able to commence clinics timely.
- To take a lead role in some areas of service improvement.
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Independently manage and support the clinical care provided to a specified clinic effectively and efficiently :Venepuncture.
- Wound care management
- Orthopedics appliance application. E.g. slings/wrist supports
- Removal of sutures/clips.
- Application of venous thrombolysis stockings.
- Assisting with Banding of Piles.
- Liaison with multi-disciplinary teams
- Completion of safeguarding referrals and monitoring of safeguarding issues
- Supporting Clinicians with ear syringing and scoping within the ENT department.
- Preparing patient documentation and accurate recordkeeping.
- Adhering to the Chaperone Policy
- Adhering to Safeguarding Policies and Procedures
- Adhering to Data Protection and Information Governance Policies and Procedures.
- Chaperoning
- Supervision and support of HCA staff
- In the absence of band 6 and band 7 act in a co-ordinating and supervising role if required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Independently manage and support the clinical care provided to a specified clinic effectively and efficiently :Venepuncture.
- Wound care management
- Orthopedics appliance application. E.g. slings/wrist supports
- Removal of sutures/clips.
- Application of venous thrombolysis stockings.
- Assisting with Banding of Piles.
- Liaison with multi-disciplinary teams
- Completion of safeguarding referrals and monitoring of safeguarding issues
- Supporting Clinicians with ear syringing and scoping within the ENT department.
- Preparing patient documentation and accurate recordkeeping.
- Adhering to the Chaperone Policy
- Adhering to Safeguarding Policies and Procedures
- Adhering to Data Protection and Information Governance Policies and Procedures.
- Chaperoning
- Supervision and support of HCA staff
- In the absence of band 6 and band 7 act in a co-ordinating and supervising role if required.
Person Specification
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- NMC Registration
- car owner/driver
Desirable
- Experience of working in clinics
- Orthopaedic experience
- phlebotomy skills
Nmc qualification
Essential
Desirable
- experience of working within Orthopaedics
Person Specification
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- NMC Registration
- car owner/driver
Desirable
- Experience of working in clinics
- Orthopaedic experience
- phlebotomy skills
Nmc qualification
Essential
Desirable
- experience of working within Orthopaedics
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).
