Staff Nurse Chard Outpatients

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 Rheumatology, Dermatology, Respiratory medicine and ENT at Chard Community Hospital.

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 i.e. 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

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will be able to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!