Job summary
The post holder will play a pivotal role in coordinating specific Outpatient Department (OPD) areas, ensuring a consistent and visible clinical presence to support the senior team in the day-to-day operational management of the departments.
Key responsibilities include delivering high-quality, patient-focused clinical care, mentoring and supporting students, learners, junior, and temporary staff, and upholding the standards set by the Frimley Health Strategy, Vision, and Values.
The position requires flexibility, with a typical working pattern of four shifts per week between 08:00 and 18:00. The service currently operates Monday to Saturday, with Sunday opening planned in the near future.
Main duties of the job
You will provide focused, integrated clinical care under the direction of Registered Nurses (RNs), the Nurse in Charge (NiC), and the Senior Team, supporting the daily running of the Outpatient Department (OPD). A visible clinical presence is essential, working within the Frimley Health competency framework to deliver high standards of evidence-based care, treatment, and procedures aligned with patient needs and scope of practice.
You will support students, junior, and temporary staff, promoting learning while maintaining patient safety and care quality. A strong understanding of infection control principles is required, including participation in hand hygiene audits, adherence to aseptic technique, and compliance with all Frimley Health infection prevention policies.
You will ensure all activity complies with Trust and OPD guidelines, including policies on consent, chaperoning, the WHO surgical safety checklist, COSHH, and Information Governance. Working collaboratively with the RN, NiC, and multidisciplinary team, you will help coordinate safe and timely discharges following procedures and maintain excellent communication to support seamless patient care.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification for main responsibilities.
For any enquires in regards to this role please contact
Lina Batirashvili
Senior Sister
07786250444
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification for main responsibilities.
For any enquires in regards to this role please contact
Lina Batirashvili
Senior Sister
07786250444
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able and willing to work flexible shifts across sites including weekends and Bank Holidays.
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN with current UK NMC registration
- Supporting Learners in Practice (SLIP) or similar recognised qualification
Desirable
- Level 6 leadership course (E.G Mary Seacole
- Educated to Nursing Degree level or working towards degree pathway
- White Belt Training (Lean Competency System)
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience within an acute NHS healthcare setting.
Desirable
- Experience within Outpatients
- Minor Ops experience
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Effective communication skills (written and verbal).
- Ability to manage difficult/ stressful situations, working calmly and effectively under pressure.
- Able to prioritise workload and manage a specific clinical area.
- Effective time management, prioritisation, and delegation skills.
- Able to supervise and assess learners and junior staff.
- Effective team leader skills.
- Innovative, enthusiastic, self-motivated and ability to use own initiative.
- Awareness of current professional nursing issues.
- Ability to manage change within the working environment.
- Evidence of Band 5 generic clinical competencies.
- Excellent Computer skills, Teams, SharePoint, Excel, Word.
Desirable
- Experience supporting junior staff, students
- Evidence of proven leadership experience.
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able and willing to work flexible shifts across sites including weekends and Bank Holidays.
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN with current UK NMC registration
- Supporting Learners in Practice (SLIP) or similar recognised qualification
Desirable
- Level 6 leadership course (E.G Mary Seacole
- Educated to Nursing Degree level or working towards degree pathway
- White Belt Training (Lean Competency System)
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience within an acute NHS healthcare setting.
Desirable
- Experience within Outpatients
- Minor Ops experience
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Effective communication skills (written and verbal).
- Ability to manage difficult/ stressful situations, working calmly and effectively under pressure.
- Able to prioritise workload and manage a specific clinical area.
- Effective time management, prioritisation, and delegation skills.
- Able to supervise and assess learners and junior staff.
- Effective team leader skills.
- Innovative, enthusiastic, self-motivated and ability to use own initiative.
- Awareness of current professional nursing issues.
- Ability to manage change within the working environment.
- Evidence of Band 5 generic clinical competencies.
- Excellent Computer skills, Teams, SharePoint, Excel, Word.
Desirable
- Experience supporting junior staff, students
- Evidence of proven leadership experience.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
