Staff Nurse

Job summary

12 month fixed term contract

23.5 hours per week

An opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse to work within the busy Outpatients Department and Scarbrough Suite based within the Outpatients & Support Services CSU at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.

Duties will include supporting the delivery of a quality and safe outpatient clinic service for a variety of specialities including but not exclusive to oncology, cardiology, rheumatology, respiratory, haematology, vascular, gastroenterology.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a flexible approach, a strong team work ethos, an ability to work to strict clinical protocols and possess good communication and organisational skills. Previous experience working in an outpatient clinical environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

Main duties of the job

The role of a Band 5 staff nurse in OPD includes supporting both the patient journey through the OPD department and also supporting colleagues.

Maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out nursing procedures. Responsible for the safe custody of medication, including checking and administration.

Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework, you will motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement.

Organise and monitor the work and performance of junior colleagues providing constructive feedback, advice and on-going support.

Monitor progress of work within the unit, recognise changing priorities, implement corrective actions within own limits and inform the relevant people.

Assume responsibility and management of the clinical environment as required with support from the Band 7 manager

Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others in own work area.

Identify and assess potential risks in work activities and how to manage these risks appropriately.

Take immediate and appropriate action in relation to adverse incident reporting utilising the hospital incident reporting system.

Communicate with people in an appropriate manner to ensure level of understanding incorporates preferred ways of communicating, culture and background.

Effectively communicate complex and sensitive information.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S602UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S602UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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