Job summary
Although this post will be based in Outpatients, it will be primarily located in Main Outpatients; however, you will be expected to rotate to other OPD areas to support other specialties if required to meet the needs of the service. The post holder/s will be required to work flexible working times including evenings and weekends. Set days of working will not be authorised due to the flexibility of the service.
You will be required to provide quality planned care for patients across all OPD areas and to support and assist in the management and organisation of care provision within the OPD departments.
Main duties of the job
To participate in the delivery OPD patient pathways
Job Purpose:
The post-holder/s are responsible for direct clinical care for individual patients and groups of patients within their area of work. After an agreed period of time, the post holder will be designated to co-ordinate the department in the absence of the department Sister, The post holder is expected to supervise junior staff and be able to teach qualified and unqualified staff, including pre and post registration students.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be be responsible for delivering high quality, patient centered, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting) with a focus on promoting health and independence. They will be an accountableprofessional and have the ability to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individuals defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be be responsible for delivering high quality, patient centered, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting) with a focus on promoting health and independence. They will be an accountableprofessional and have the ability to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individuals defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Level Degree: Nursing Associate Qualification
- NMC Registered Nursing Associate
- Foundation Degree
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to work as a team member
- The ability to prioritise workload and patient care needs and deal with emergency situations
- Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment and patient demands
- Basic IT skills/Computer literate
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within an Acute health / care setting
Personal Skills
Essential
- Enthusiastic and self aware
- Creative and Flexible
- Team focused
- Able to work under pressure
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Level Degree: Nursing Associate Qualification
- NMC Registered Nursing Associate
- Foundation Degree
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to work as a team member
- The ability to prioritise workload and patient care needs and deal with emergency situations
- Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment and patient demands
- Basic IT skills/Computer literate
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within an Acute health / care setting
Personal Skills
Essential
- Enthusiastic and self aware
- Creative and Flexible
- Team focused
- Able to work under pressure
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).
