Staff Nurse, Outpatients

2 months ago


Hinckley, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen for a highly professional and motivated Registered Nurse to join our dynamic, forward thinking multi-specialty Outpatient Team.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about delivering high quality patient centred care. You will work as part of a cohesive team providing support to patients within a variety of clinics including Ophthalmology, Rheumatology, Dermatology, Gynaecology and ENT at Hinckley Outpatients. Training to become a qualified Light Therapist, running Nurse Led Light Therapy clinics as part of a small Light Therapy Team will be a part of this role along with other clinical skills.

We constantly strive to create a culture of continuous improvement within our Community Hospitals , where our patients are at the heart of everything that we do.

You will be expected to maintain agreed standards of care, directly protecting and promoting patients dignity, choices, self-esteem and well-being at all times with compassion and commitment.

You will have the ability to effectively engage with your patients, peer groups, and service users in all elements of your role, leading by example and promoting a supportive and caring culture.

We will offer excellent working conditions promoting continuous Professional Development.

If you are looking for a new challenge within a supportive environment then this could be the role for you.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidenced-based nursing care to a group of patients.

Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.

Act as Nurse in Charge coordinating shifts daily, supporting all members of the Outpatients team.

Act as a clinical and professional role model, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area.

This role can involve frequent walking and standing for long periods of time. The post holder must have the physical capability to use manual handling equipment hoists, trolleys and wheelchairs.

You will be supported and encouraged to undertake training to ensure you are competent in a variety of clinics within the Outpatient Department, including undertaking training to become a Light Therapist and other nurse led clinics as in line with service demand.

You may be required to work in other designated locations of the Trust as well as your primary base. In particular, flexibility is required across the community hospital sites. Travel reimbursement would apply for a permanent or temporary change of base.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

Job description

Job responsibilities

Required to act independently, following policies and procedures and adhering to pre-set standards, escalating issues to the Senior Nursing staff where necessary.

Take responsibility for the care needs of individual and groups of patients.

Carry out duties consistent with individual patient wishes, maintaining privacy, dignity, have an understanding of the Department of Health guidance for same sex awareness and recognising cultural diversity and needs.

Collect, collate and fully accurately report patient information, maintaining accurate complete and up to date nursing records.

Recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.

Post holder will be expected to attend regular departmental team meetings. These will be held in the outpatient departments across UHL.

To perform the necessary clinical procedures, blood taking, wound dressings, other tasks appropriate to the clinical speciality, following training and competency assessment as required, throughout the Outpatients Department.

To manage specific outpatients clinic areas on a daily basis including taking charge as designated.

To act as mentor and supervisor for Student Nurses.

To act as link nurse for various specialist areas, Infection prevention, Tissue Viability, Older peoples Champion, as designated.

Administration of medication within the department in line with Trust Policy.

To participate in the provision of nursing and clinical support to specialists clinics throughout the Outpatients Department, following the appropriate training and competency assessment.

To participate in the supervision of other staff groups ( bands 1-4) in the performance of their individual roles and duties.

To assist in maintaining a safe environment for staff, patients and visitors reporting any accidents or potential hazards to the nurse in charge.

To contribute to effective communication within the multi-disciplinary team, receiving regular team updates and information for the effective day to day running of the department.

To be responsible for the daily checking of all emergency equipment and recording in the appropriate emergency equipment checklists.

Please see attached job description for more information.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

Valid NMC registration

Desirable

Has sucessfully completed an NMC approved teaching and assessing or Practice Assessor programme

Driving license

Essential

Must hold a full UK driving license

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

Demonstrates the ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues. Demonstrates a basic knowledge of IT

Clinical Skills, knowledge and Experience

Essential

Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of delivering high quality clinical nursing care

Desirable

Previous experience working within an outpatient setting

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their needs.

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