registered nurse Nottingham, England
Job description
Band 5
- Full time
- Part time
Job overview
We are looking to recruit highly motivated Registered Nurses to deliver and support high quality holistic care to patients within our Main Outpatients Department at City and QMC campus
If you are looking for a new challenge or have an interest or previous experience in Outpatients please get in touch.
An insight visit is highly recommended.
In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will deliver high quality holistic care to patients within our Outpatients department.
Previous experience in Outpatients is not essential as there will be opportunities for the successful candidate to gain experience to fully support the Outpatient team. Training will be provided.
They will facilitate efficient and effective care and communication between the patient and their care provider.
Carry out various forms of direct and indirect patient care without direct supervision - supporting patients at Outpatient appointments.
Regularly take charge of the clinical area in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility or his / her deputy.
Utilises and integrates evidence into their practice.
You will work closely with all members of the teams, across many specialties within the Outpatient department.
Working for our organisation
With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic, confident; self-motivated and possess good communication skills, enjoys a challenge and can work as part of a team.
There are many different specialties that we support in the Outpatient department, some of these are:
Pain Management
Orthopaedics
Cardiology
Respiratory
Neurology
Gynaecology
Vascular
You will regularly take charge of the area in the absence of the deputy sister, ensuring that we deliver high quality and safe care to out patients.
Please see job description for details of the role in full.
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Current level one NMC registration with PIN number
Desirable criteria
- Diploma or degree in health / nursing related studies.
- Evidence of continuing professional development / reflective profile
- Possession of a Mentoring Course
- Competent in medicines management
- Have or willing to undertake a suitable teaching & assessing qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Recent experience of working within an acute hospital setting
- Experience of delivering nursing care to a group of patients
- Experience of leading a team and supervision of non-registered staff and students
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in Outpatients.
- Demonstrate an involvement in link nurse or project work
- Audit or research within the clinical area
Communication and relationship skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate basic IT skills
- Recognition of own level of competence and limitations and able to communicate these to appropriate staff
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate Computer literacy & use of IT skills e.g. email, Excel, PowerPoint and word
- Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care.
- Ability to identify own learning needs
- Demonstrate an understanding of the staff nurse role in an Outpatient setting.
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate knowledge of current issues related to NHS.
Planning and organisation skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate leadership skills & ability to effectively lead a team
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise workload of self and others
- Demonstrate an ability to supervise and support others
- Demonstrate effective time management Skills
- Demonstrate effective resource management
Physical skills
Essential criteria
- Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation
- Competent and capable of using medical equipment
- Able to undertake patient manual handling manoeuvres and non-patient manual Handling manoeuvres
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of moving and handling training
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s “We are here for you” behavioural standards
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Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at the NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Closing Dates: Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Communication: All communication related to your application will be via the email address you have provided. Please ensure you check your email account including your junk email regularly.
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Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.
Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.
At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
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Consent:
- Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
- Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£41.90 for enhanced and £21.90 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.
