Staff Nurse Outpatients (Based at Canterbury and covering Ashford)

Spencer Private Hospitals Ltd

The closing date is 12 May 2025

Job summary

Spencer Private Hospitals is a subsidiary healthcare provider to East Kent Hospitals, dedicated to delivering compassionate high-quality care. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, patient-centred environment and are currently seeking a dedicated skilled Registered Nurse to join our friendly Outpatient Department team.

Our department offers pre-operative assessment, consultant led clinics and minor procedures across multiple specialties such as gynaecology, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, general surgery, ENT andvUrology.

We are looking for an exceptional Staff Nurse with excellent clinical skills in minor procedures & diagnostics. Strong communication skills & interpersonal skills are a must.

Working shifts are between the hours of 08.00-20.30 Monday to Saturday. Flexibility is required.

The post holder will promote the vision and values of Spencer Private Hospitals, leading by example and ensuring that they demonstrate those values in their leadership behaviors and how we support our teams and deliver our services

The post holder will work as a team member within the department by carrying out tasks involving the direct/indirect care of patients ensuring that appropriate direction, supervision and control is used when in charge of the shift & junior members of the team. Depending on the Outpatient activity there may be an element of loan working involved.

Interview Date: Week Commencing 26th May 2025

Main duties of the job

  • Registered Nurse 1st Level
  • Evidence of continual professional development
  • Demonstrates a patient focus approach
  • Experience in a surgical/medical environment with a knowledge and understanding of surgical/medical procedures
  • Commitment to professional development.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Able to cope under pressure.
  • Committed to providing a quality clinical service

About us

Spencer Private Hospitals Ltd recognise and value all of their staff and are committed to developing a well-trained and flexible workforce. You can expect a generous holiday allowance, increasing with length of service, company contribution pension scheme, family and friends discounts on Physiotherapy and Health Screening services as well as uniform and free onsite parking.

Independent hospitals are dedicated to finding the very best staff. This means searching for the most enthusiastic and motivated staff who are passionate about delivering excellent care to patients.

Date posted

29 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,929.23 to £38,850.82 a year Dependent upon qualifications and experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Annualised hours

Reference number

E0005-25-0025

Job locations

Spencer Private Hospitals Limited

Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road

Canterbury

Kent

CT1 3NG


Spencer Private Hospitals Ltd

Arundel Unit, William Harvey Hospital, Kennington Road

Ashford

Kent

TN24 0LZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holders will be expected to work across all areas of Spencer Private hospitals within their role remit

To contribute to the maintenance of patient care standards and to assist with the implementation of changes to care delivery systems, methods and nursing practice in order to bring about improvements in the quality of care

To contribute to the development and implementation of nursing standards which reflect customer requirements and professional best practice

Carry out planned care for a group of patients without direct supervision providing individualised patient care

Provide professional leadership, advice and guidance within the team, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team

Assist and advise staff both registered and unregistered in the delivery of patient care

Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records in line with professional standards

Have responsibility for the administration and custody of medicines in line with Spencer Private Hospitals (SPH) policy and professional standards

Assist in the maintenance of professional standards, highlighting to the line manager when standards are not seen to be met

Uphold the corporate values of SPH

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holders will be expected to work across all areas of Spencer Private hospitals within their role remit

To contribute to the maintenance of patient care standards and to assist with the implementation of changes to care delivery systems, methods and nursing practice in order to bring about improvements in the quality of care

To contribute to the development and implementation of nursing standards which reflect customer requirements and professional best practice

Carry out planned care for a group of patients without direct supervision providing individualised patient care

Provide professional leadership, advice and guidance within the team, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team

Assist and advise staff both registered and unregistered in the delivery of patient care

Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records in line with professional standards

Have responsibility for the administration and custody of medicines in line with Spencer Private Hospitals (SPH) policy and professional standards

Assist in the maintenance of professional standards, highlighting to the line manager when standards are not seen to be met

Uphold the corporate values of SPH

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Maths and English (GCSE or equivalent) grade C or above.
  • Registered Nurse 1st level.
  • Evidence of continual professional development.

Desirable

  • Diploma or Degree.
  • Teaching and Assessing Course or equivalent.
  • Previous OPD or Pre Assessment experience.

Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience within the outpatients department and in a surgical/ medical environment with a knowledge and understanding of surgical/medical procedures.
  • Delivery of evidence based practice.
  • Demonstrates a patient focus.

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent employee relations track record
  • Commitment to professional development
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Computer skills
  • Good time management
  • Venepuncture

Desirable

  • Participation in research
  • Counselling Skills

Personal Attriuties/ Other

Essential

  • Flexible and tactful
  • Caring and friendly personality
  • Able to cope under pressure
  • Committed to providing a high quality clinical service.
  • Clean and tidy presentation
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent team work and organisational skills
  • Flexibility in hours to suit the departments needs
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Maths and English (GCSE or equivalent) grade C or above.
  • Registered Nurse 1st level.
  • Evidence of continual professional development.

Desirable

  • Diploma or Degree.
  • Teaching and Assessing Course or equivalent.
  • Previous OPD or Pre Assessment experience.

Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience within the outpatients department and in a surgical/ medical environment with a knowledge and understanding of surgical/medical procedures.
  • Delivery of evidence based practice.
  • Demonstrates a patient focus.

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent employee relations track record
  • Commitment to professional development
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Computer skills
  • Good time management
  • Venepuncture

Desirable

  • Participation in research
  • Counselling Skills

Personal Attriuties/ Other

Essential

  • Flexible and tactful
  • Caring and friendly personality
  • Able to cope under pressure
  • Committed to providing a high quality clinical service.
  • Clean and tidy presentation
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent team work and organisational skills
  • Flexibility in hours to suit the departments needs

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Spencer Private Hospitals Ltd

Address

Spencer Private Hospitals Limited

Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road

Canterbury

Kent

CT1 3NG


Employer's website

https://www.spencerprivatehospitals.com/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Spencer Private Hospitals Ltd

Address

Spencer Private Hospitals Limited

Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road

Canterbury

Kent

CT1 3NG


Employer's website

https://www.spencerprivatehospitals.com/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Outpatient Manager

Michelle Marstin

michelle.marstin@spencerhospitals.com

Date posted

29 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,929.23 to £38,850.82 a year Dependent upon qualifications and experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Annualised hours

Reference number

E0005-25-0025

Job locations

Spencer Private Hospitals Limited

Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road

Canterbury

Kent

CT1 3NG


Spencer Private Hospitals Ltd

Arundel Unit, William Harvey Hospital, Kennington Road

Ashford

Kent

TN24 0LZ


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