Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to apply for a position in the General Outpatients Department at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
We are seeking a caring and motivated nurse who wishes to work within the Outpatients Department. The outpatient clinics cover a wide range of specialities making this a varied and interesting role.
You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team working within the Outpatient service providing professional and clinical support to patients. The successful candidate must demonstrate a high level of practice and knowledge whilst participating in direct evidenced based patient care.
You mustpossess good communication skills and be able to work well as part of a team. You must be flexible in your approach and be able to respond appropriately to the demands of an ever changing workload.
The successful candidate must be flexible to meet the needs of the service.
Candidates will be required to attend a face to face interview.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for assessing individual patient care needs and developing, implementing and evaluating nursing care within the Outpatients Department in accordance with agreed policies and professional guidelines.
To take charge of the department in the absence of the senior staff.
About us
In return we offer you a strong commitment to teaching and education, whilst working within a friendly and helpful team who are committed to providing and maintaining high standards of patient care.
Together with our staff, we have developed a set of values, which form a framework for a positive and helpful environment for our patients, visitors and staff. We believe that all candidates should be able to demonstrate and be equally committed in fulfilling these values to be successful in their application.
Please note that if there is a high number of applicants this post may close early.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- General medical/ surgical experience
- Evidence of attainment of skills
- Experience of supporting staff
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good communication/ organisational skills
Aptitude and skills
Essential
- Able to work within multi-disciplinary team
- Able to adapt to varying work load
- User of evidence based approach to care
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Ability to support NVQ trainees
Person Specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- General medical/ surgical experience
- Evidence of attainment of skills
- Experience of supporting staff
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good communication/ organisational skills
Aptitude and skills
Essential
- Able to work within multi-disciplinary team
- Able to adapt to varying work load
- User of evidence based approach to care
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Ability to support NVQ trainees
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).
