Job summary
Are you an experienced Registered Nurse with a background in Outpatient care? Do you bring a proactive, forward-thinking attitude to delivering exceptional service for our patients?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse to join our outpatient team.
You will be working in a team primarily based at Hinchingbrooke Hospital covering a variety of specialties including ENT, plastics, Urology, General Medicine / Surgical clinics and minor surgery.
Please note, we are only able to accept applications from those with a live NMC pin or UK Nursing Students awaiting their pin. We are unable to support OSCE at this time.
Main duties of the job
This is an excellent opportunity to:
- Join a motivated team
- Develop new skills
- Be an innovator for new services
- Enhance your nursing experience In return we can offer you training, support of a well-developed team.
- The hours of work are flexible around the needs of the service between 8.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Monday to Friday but may include weekend work as required.
About us
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
- Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
- Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
- On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Maintain clinical credibility to act as a role model and take a lead role in the patients journey.
- Deliver high quality evidence based care.
- Take responsibility for the day to day management of a team of staff
- Ensure that patient care remains a priority in the inter-professional environment of the Outpatient Department.
- Be professionally accountable for your actions and omissions.
- Share best practice with colleagues and the wider MDT
- Ensure practice is continually reviewed and developed, in liaison with the OPD Manager, Deputy Sister, Matron and Practice Development team.
Please see Job Description for further information
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse
- oEducated to GCSE level standard incl. Maths and English
- oMentorship Pathway or Equivalent (997/998)
Experience
Essential
- o12 months post qualification experience in Hospital or Primary Care
Desirable
- oPrevious Outpatient Clinic Experience
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge and understanding of Clinical Governance
- oKnowledge of current clinical evidence based practice
- oKnowledge of current professional issues related to nursing
Desirable
Key Skills
Essential
- oAbility to operate effectively as part of a team
- oAbility to act as a role model and mentor
- oAbility to use of IT patient tracking and administration systems
- oMotivated and enthusiastic with ability to meet set targets, often working under pressure
- oFlexible approach to work
Desirable
- oVenepuncture, ECG, Dressings
other
Essential
- oAble to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Hinchingbrooke Park
Huntingdon
PE29 6NT