Job summary
Outpatient Services
Band 5 Registered Nurses
St George's hospital across the 4 sites is one of the country's leading teaching hospitals with an international reputation for quality of care, cutting-edge treatment, education and research. We provide general, specialist, and tertiary services locally and nationally to all age groups. We recognise that it is only possible to provide high quality healthcare if we are able to recruit the right staff.
Outpatients see on average 65,000 patients a month working with a large variety of specialities to provide the best possible patient experience.
We are looking for enthusiastic, vibrant Registered Nurses to join our Outpatient services based at Queen Mary's Hospital but may be expected to work across the 4 sites. You will need to be a dynamic and motivated NMC registered nurse and be able to show leadership in a clinical area.
- New staff nurse development programme
- New starters band 5 engagement programme
- Overseas programme, lead by overseas nurse practitioner-networking and support
- Rotation programme
- In-house courses available
- 3month review and yearly IPR
- Minor-procedures within most specialities
For more information and/or an informal visit, please contact:
Sister Jane Muomah or Sister Jane Villarete via switch board on 0 208487600 and ask for Bleep 045
Please note that our core hours are Monday - Saturday 8am to 8pm
Main duties of the job
Main role consists of day to day management of the clinic, deputising in the absence of sister, management of potential complaints, chaperoning, venepuncture, assisting with minor procedures, day cases, ECGs, bladder scans and flow rates. Many specialists nurse-led services provide the opportunity for all nurses to acquire new skills and knowledge.
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.
At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The nursing service provides support for many clinics providing a large range of specialities such as Surgical, medical, Paediatric, Dermatology, ENT, Minor OPs Rheumatology, One Stop Breast Clinic, Neurology, Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Vascular, Haematology, Elderly Care, Renal, Pain Control, Endocrine and Urology.
Main responsibilities consists of day to day management of clinics, deputising in the absence of sister, Participate in the emergency bleep holder schedule, management of potential complaints, undertake junior staffs PDR, supervision of staffs, chaperoning, venepuncture, assisting with minor procedures, day cases, ECGs, bladder scans and flow rates. The post holder role is an integral part within the team and is a reference point for multi disciplinary team. Many specialists nurse-led services provide the opportunity for all nurses to acquire new skills and knowledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The nursing service provides support for many clinics providing a large range of specialities such as Surgical, medical, Paediatric, Dermatology, ENT, Minor OPs Rheumatology, One Stop Breast Clinic, Neurology, Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Vascular, Haematology, Elderly Care, Renal, Pain Control, Endocrine and Urology.
Main responsibilities consists of day to day management of clinics, deputising in the absence of sister, Participate in the emergency bleep holder schedule, management of potential complaints, undertake junior staffs PDR, supervision of staffs, chaperoning, venepuncture, assisting with minor procedures, day cases, ECGs, bladder scans and flow rates. The post holder role is an integral part within the team and is a reference point for multi disciplinary team. Many specialists nurse-led services provide the opportunity for all nurses to acquire new skills and knowledge.
Person Specification
Communication
Essential
- Computer literate- Word, Email, internet Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills Demonstrates an understanding of confidentiality
Personal and people development
Essential
- RGN1/RGN/RGN2 with current NMC registration ENB 998 or equivalent. Evidence of professional updating Be able to show a clear understanding of clinical supervision Able to influence and motivate others Effective planning & delivery of health education and/or training Setting objectives/appraisals relevant to individual and team Able to identify own training and development needs.
Desirable
- Outpatients nursing experience
Health, Safety and Security
Essential
- Demonstrates an awareness of health and safety relevant to the role Be able to participate in the medical emergency rota, holding the bleep and responding to medical emergencies
Service Improvement
Essential
- Able to innovate and contribute to service development Knowledge of current policy and developments relating to adult and diagnostic services/national targets and public health
Desirable
- Ability to motivate and lead staff for a shift. Evidence of service or quality improvement probably as essential criteria
Quality
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and the key implications for adult and diagnostics nursing Demonstrates a clear understanding of the audit process Shows budgetary awareness Able to function effectively as a team member Effective multi-agency/multi professional working Able to make decisions and prioritise workload
Desirable
- Able to show an understanding of and contribute to change management within the clinical setting
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Able to work harmoniously with a diverse workforce and to deliver a quality service to people from different backgrounds, by including and embracing their varied needs
Desirable
- Awareness and understanding of diversity legislation and impact on workplace and service delivery
Health and Wellbeing
Essential
- Demonstrates competence in clinical skills relevant to the post or be willing to undertake the relevant training Able to provide relevant health promotion/ education
Person Specification
Communication
Essential
- Computer literate- Word, Email, internet Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills Demonstrates an understanding of confidentiality
Personal and people development
Essential
- RGN1/RGN/RGN2 with current NMC registration ENB 998 or equivalent. Evidence of professional updating Be able to show a clear understanding of clinical supervision Able to influence and motivate others Effective planning & delivery of health education and/or training Setting objectives/appraisals relevant to individual and team Able to identify own training and development needs.
Desirable
- Outpatients nursing experience
Health, Safety and Security
Essential
- Demonstrates an awareness of health and safety relevant to the role Be able to participate in the medical emergency rota, holding the bleep and responding to medical emergencies
Service Improvement
Essential
- Able to innovate and contribute to service development Knowledge of current policy and developments relating to adult and diagnostic services/national targets and public health
Desirable
- Ability to motivate and lead staff for a shift. Evidence of service or quality improvement probably as essential criteria
Quality
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and the key implications for adult and diagnostics nursing Demonstrates a clear understanding of the audit process Shows budgetary awareness Able to function effectively as a team member Effective multi-agency/multi professional working Able to make decisions and prioritise workload
Desirable
- Able to show an understanding of and contribute to change management within the clinical setting
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Able to work harmoniously with a diverse workforce and to deliver a quality service to people from different backgrounds, by including and embracing their varied needs
Desirable
- Awareness and understanding of diversity legislation and impact on workplace and service delivery
Health and Wellbeing
Essential
- Demonstrates competence in clinical skills relevant to the post or be willing to undertake the relevant training Able to provide relevant health promotion/ education
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
