registered nurse Epsom, England
Job description
Band 5
As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.
At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values
Job overview
Band 5 - Staff Nurse OPD
As an Outpatient Staff nurse you will be responsible and accountable for the provision of high quality care to all patients who attend the department.
This will encompass flexible working within the outpatient department including across site where required.
The post holder will be responsible for setting a high standard of clinical practice, will manage operational issues on a daily basis, and work collaboratively with all members of the wider patient services and clinical team
Main duties of the job
Come and join our friendly Outpatients team and be instrumental in supporting a patient- centred service to be proud of.
Previous OPD experience not essential, full training and support will be given.
Opportunities are available for the successful candidate to increase their skill and knowledge base in a wide variety of specialties, as well as focusing on specialties of particular interest.
We're committed to supporting the personal development of all our staff, and training opportunities are accessible.
The post holder must be flexible and have a genuine desire to work in an outpatient’s environment.
If you are forward thinking, have good communication and leadership skills, with a passion to support the team and be proactive in learning and development, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Applicants will need to be able to work flexibly around the needs of the service, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays if required.
Working for our organisation
Epsom and St Helier
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.
We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.
The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Staff Nurse role
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RGN with evidence of regular updating
Desirable criteria
- Committed to working towards degree level
Experience
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in an outpatients setting.
- Minimum 12 months post registration experience
Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
- Awareness of nursing research / clinical audit
- Appropriate qualifications/ relevant specialist courses
Desirable criteria
- Teaching certificate or a willingness to work towards
Other
Essential criteria
- I.T literate
Desirable criteria
- Ability to work across site
Our mission: ‘to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.’
There’s never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.
Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.
We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you're attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.
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