Job summary
- Main area
- Registered Nurse
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (08:00 - 18:00 3 days per week and 08:00 - 17:30 1 day per week.)
- Job ref
- 390-MED-SO-8371
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southend
- Town
- Westcliff-On-Sea
- Salary
- £31,049 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse - Outpatients
Band 5
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
Staff Nurse – Band 5
Main Outpatients Department
Full‑Time: 37.5 Hours per Week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our dynamic Main Outpatients Department.
We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, and compassionate nurse who is committed to delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care in a fast‑paced and varied environment. Main Outpatients provides a broad range of specialist clinics and services, offering excellent opportunities to develop new skills and broaden your clinical experience.
As part of our friendly and supportive team, you will:
- Deliver safe, effective and compassionate nursing care to patients attending a wide range of outpatient services.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure an excellent patient experience.
- Adapt to the varied needs of the service, supporting different clinics and embracing opportunities for continuous learning.
- Occasionally work within our satellite outpatient locations at Canvey and Benfleet, helping us provide seamless care across the local community.
This role is ideal for a nurse who thrives in a diverse clinical setting and is passionate about making a positive impact on patient care.
Main duties of the job
Undertake a chaperoning role as dictated by patient needs.
Attending satellite clinics off site as dictated by service needs.
Taking and recording of blood pressure, height, weight and BMI.
Testing blood sugars and urine specimens & accurately record results.
Able to prepare equipment for aseptic procedures as instructed.
Support patients undergoing clinical procedures ensuring their dignity, respect, comfort and safety.
Undertake equipment safety checks and update Tendable.
Escort patients to wards and departments as necessary.
Respond appropriately to emergency situations.
Ensure that the clinical environment is clean, safe and tidy.
Ensure the smooth running of clinics.
Undertake Nurse in Charge duties.
Undertake dressings in clinic.
To ensure that any identified problems with equipment are reported and the equipment is removed from use as appropriate.
Adhere to the Trust Policies and Guidelines for the Safe Handling, Administration, Storage and Custody of Medicinal Products.
Working for our organisation
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organization we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.
We look forward to your application!
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full NMC Registration
- Willing to complete competencies in clinical procedures undertaken in clinic
- Computer Literate
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- An understanding of working in the health care setting. Teamwork and working with changing demands and priorities
- Able to competently interact with a diversity of people at all levels ranging from medical and nursing staff to patients, relatives, different age groups, people with different ethnic backgrounds and beliefs.
- Aware of current professional nursing issues
Experience
Essential criteria
- Working within a team
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment with changing demands
- Experience in an acute clinical environment as trained or student nurse
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in an outpatient department setting
- Previous NHS experience of working in an actue care environment and performing competencies at an advanced level. Evidence of link nurse duties or involvement in auditing and training.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lynda Holden
- Job title
- Nurse Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 44 35567
- Additional information
Nancy Cordon
Deputy Sister
0300 44 37469
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