St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Plastic Surgery Outpatient Nurse

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Job summary

To work in the outpatient setting of patients referred to the plastic surgery department. Although this is primarily related to cancer and trauma it may also include patients undergoing other plastic and reconstructive procedures. In this role the nurse will responsible for the management and co-ordination of smooth running clinics.

Main duties of the job

The day to day running of Consultant and Nurse led plastic outpatient clinics. Resource management in terms of supplies; equipment and ordering, in the department and fire warden.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Details

Date posted

29 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,964 to £43,780 a year pa Incl

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-6912825-GO-ND

Job locations

St. George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

London

SW17 0QT


Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide continuity in the day to day running of plastic surgery outpatient clinics.

To support staff and patients working in those clinics.

To provide care for patients in a variety of clinical environments where patients having plastic surgery are managed, including wound care.

To be responsible for the management of supplies.

To be Fire Warden for the Department when working in clinic.

To support clinics for ankle brachial pressure index assessment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide continuity in the day to day running of plastic surgery outpatient clinics.

To support staff and patients working in those clinics.

To provide care for patients in a variety of clinical environments where patients having plastic surgery are managed, including wound care.

To be responsible for the management of supplies.

To be Fire Warden for the Department when working in clinic.

To support clinics for ankle brachial pressure index assessment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RN or NA

Experience

Essential

  • 6 months in acute hospital setting
  • Wound care related experience

Desirable

  • Experience working in outpatient department

Interest in speciality

Essential

  • Enthusiasm for specilaity

Desirable

  • Insight into the role
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RN or NA

Experience

Essential

  • 6 months in acute hospital setting
  • Wound care related experience

Desirable

  • Experience working in outpatient department

Interest in speciality

Essential

  • Enthusiasm for specilaity

Desirable

  • Insight into the role

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).

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

London

SW17 0QT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

London

SW17 0QT


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Clinical Nurse in Plastic Surgery

Jane Holden

jane.holden@stgeorges.nhs.uk

02087251071

Details

Date posted

29 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,964 to £43,780 a year pa Incl

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-6912825-GO-ND

Job locations

St. George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

London

SW17 0QT


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