Staff Nurse

Job SummaryA rare and exciting opportunity to join our friendly team in Main Outpatients as a Band 5 Registered Nurse. An effective communicator, you will be expected to provide an efficient and effective service to all users of the department. You will have the opportunity to develop and practise a diverse set of clinical skills working alongside various specialties, including arterial vascular, ENT and plastics. This part‑time role includes working day shifts between Monday‑Friday (excluding bank holidays). You will work with a dynamic team of nurses and support staff providing excellent care to patients on the outpatient pathway.Please note that applications from temporary workers who have been engaged with the Trust for a minimum of 3 months are welcome.Main Duties of the JobFor the right candidate, this is an opportunity for a rewarding job that provides variety, including complex and simple wound care and assisting in our minor ops theatre with foam sclerotherapy and ENT minor procedures. Experience in wound dressings including an ability to perform compression bandaging would be advantageous, or a willingness to complete a competency pack for compression within an agreed set time frame. The successful candidate will embrace the challenge of working in a demanding environment, where excellent patient‑focused skills and attention to detail are paramount. Having good problem‑solving skills, you will demonstrate a willingness to support junior staff in the everyday running of Main Outpatients whilst being rewarded with the time to provide high‑quality care to patients in this setting.About UsWe are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process, please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work‑life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full‑time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.DetailsDate posted: 03 December 2025Pay scheme: Agenda for changeBand: 5Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year (£31,049 – £37,796 Per Annum Pro rata)Contract: PermanentWorking pattern: Part‑timeReference number: 216‑DH‑S7450542‑AJob locations:• Derriford Hospital• Derriford Road• Plymouth• PL6 8DHJob ResponsibilitiesResponsible for coordinating and delivering effective, quality nursing care following a patient‑centred model of practice and facilitating the allocation of staff in the department to meet clinical demand.Provide clinical expertise and work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.Supervision and direction of junior Registered Nursing staff, Health Care Assistants and learners.Works within the boundaries of existing competence, adhering to local and national protocols / standard operating procedures / policies.To ensure that the environment is clean, safe, tidy and welcoming for patients and visitors.To be able to work flexibly to meet the fluctuating needs of the department as they arise.To act as a role model to other staff members.In the absence of Sister/deputy, regularly assumes responsibility for the area on a day‑to‑day basis, utilising knowledge of Trust standards, policies and procedures.Contributes to the management of risk in the department by minimising clinical and financial risk.Keeps comprehensive clinical records and adheres to all aspects of information governance and safe record keeping.Maintains clinical competence within their scope of practise and regularly undertakes training to facilitate their ongoing professional development.Primary Duties & Areas of ResponsibilityPerform comprehensive assessment of patients' nursing needs; plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to patients' health care needs.Perform comprehensive assessment of simple and complex wounds and be able to competently apply a wide range of dressings and techniques including compression bandaging, Topical Negative Pressure therapy and assisting in simple and complex vascular and plastics clinics.Maintain a safe working environment, ensuring high standards and safe practice.Person SpecificationEssentialValid NMC registration.Degree qualification in Nursing or a health care related subject, or equivalent.Demonstrable experience of supervising and leading a team of Healthcare Assistants, Assistant Practitioners and/or Nursing Associates.Proven evidence of recent Continuing Professional Development.Willingness to undertake training/department‑based competencies and maintain clinical skills relevant to area of practice.Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.Influencing skills.Ability to prioritise workload and adapt to situations as they arise.DesirablePractice placement supervisor/mentorship qualification.Previous supervisory experience.Clinical skills relevant to area of practice such as compression bandaging, Negative Pressure Wound Therapy and IV training.Demonstrable ability to effect change via quality improvement initiatives.Leadership qualities.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.Employer DetailsUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS TrustDerriford HospitalDerriford RoadPlymouthPL6 8DHWebsite: https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr