registered nurse Romford, England
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Outpatient Department as a registered nurse, as we move forward with different ways of working and meet the current demand, for our patients requiring consultation, first line investigations and treatment. Barking, Havering and Redbridge Hospital NHS Trust (BHRUT) Outpatient comprises of 2 main department at King George and Queens hospital whilst facilitating clinics in the community at Brentwood, Barking and Harold Wood Polyclinics.
The successful applicant will be joining a team of dedicated skilled staff, which include Health Care Assistants, Nurse Associates, Staff Nurse's, Sister's, alongside trainee staff - Student Nurses, Apprenticeship Health Care Assistants and Nurse Associates. The role is across site, although predominantly working autonomously at Community Hospitals. The post holder will need to be adaptable and flexible with moving between sites at short notice. We are looking for enthusiasm, motivation, flexibility, hardworking, positive thinking whilst adhering to the Trust PRIDE Values.
To be responsible for the individual care of patients within the Outpatient Department, maintaining a high standard of nursing practice whilst coordinating and liaising with other staff, in line with both the Trust and Care Quality Commissioning standards (CQC).
Under the leadership of our Chair Jacqui Smith and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, we provide care for the residents of three of the most diverse London boroughs. More than half of our 7,500 strong workforce are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and most live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals, operating from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London.
As we recover from Covid-19, we’re proud to be leading the way nationally in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The pandemic provided the drive for our teams to innovate and change.
We know we have more work to do to improve waiting times for urgent and emergency care, and our performance against the four-hour emergency access standard remains challenged, in comparison to many other London trusts.
We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We’re also pleased to be part of the NEL Cancer Alliance.
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a 6 month probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Stefan Heins, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708435000 ext 5933. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
