Job summary
- Main area
- Outpatients
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 20 hours per week (Could involve weekend and evening working)
- Job ref
- 405-24-N339OUT
- Employer
- Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Dorset County Hospital
- Town
- Dorchester
- Salary
- £28,407 - £34,581 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 18/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse - Outpatients
NHS AfC: Band 5
Outstanding Care, Outstanding Careers
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Job overview
Staff Nurse Band 5 Outpatients
An exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated Staff Nurses with excellent communication skills to work as part of the Outpatient nursing team. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to increase their skills by supporting procedure clinics and general clinics. Full training will be given
The successful applicants will be able to demonstrate an ability to provide high quality safe nursing care which is driven by patient experience and evidence based best practice.
Outpatients is a diverse, multidisciplinary environment which requires flexible and adaptable skills, an aptitude to learn and a motivation to develop your own clinical skills in line with progressive service delivery. This post is vital in supporting patients through their outpatient journey, as well as assisting with examinations and offering emotional support.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic trained nurse into band 5 staff nurse posts to assist with in the delivery of high standards of care. Outpatients hosts a variety of specialities in variety of Outpatient departments, South Walks House, Women's Health , Orthopaedics and Robert White Centre. Within this role you will have the opportunity to work across all Outpatient areas.
The successful candidates will be dealing with both staff and patient issues, therefore will be one who demonstrates enthusiasm and motivation, excellent team working skills and forward thinking.
Working for our organisation
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Work autonomously undertaking holistic assessment examination in order to implement management plans for patients.
- Use specialist knowledge and skills to provide healthcare to patients attending the outpatient department.
- Participate in the delivery of formal and informal teaching for the nursing staff and act as a resource for education and development within the service
- To work as part of the Nursing team in ensuring the delivery and maintenance of a high standard of care that is patient centred and evidence based.
- To contribute towards the smooth running and development of the department through effective teamwork.
- To contribute to the cleanliness and tidiness of the department’s environment.
- Work within codes of practice and professional guidelines.
Person specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TR
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse.
- Evidence of CPD.
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- Experience of working outpatient environment
- Understanding of professional and current issues in nursing.
- Minimum of 6 months post registration experience.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Essential criteria
- Evidence of ability to practice as competent practitioner.
- Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors.
- Evidence of ability to manage time effectively and prioritise case load.
- Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements especially risk management.
- Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Katy Cockwell
- Job title
- Senior Sister Outpatients
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01305 255292
- Additional information
Peggy Birkett
Senior Sister Outpatients
01305 257723
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