Job summary
We have a vacancy for a staff nurse to join our team within Outpatients. The post holder will join a team of Nurses, HCSW's and CSWs to provide excellent care for those coming in for an outpatient appointment, these may include dressing wounds in plastics nurse led clinic, performing ECGs or venepuncture. The successful applicant must be willing to work across all six areas of Outpatients including Corbett and Guest. Full support and training will be given.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision. They will be required to actively participate in the teaching and supervision of other nursing and non-nursing staff.
The post holder will also be required to take a lead / link role for the nursing unit/department to be determined on appointment/appraisal.
Will need to be confident and competent in the assessment and care of complex wounds following plastic surgery.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by ourflexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Personal qualities
Essential
- Willingness to work across 3 sites and work flexibly covering for colleagues as necessary
- Ability to organise and prioritise a diverse workload and work under pressure
- Problem solving/co-ordination skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to deal with complaints in line with Trust Policy
- Focus on performance and quality
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of professional Development
- Willingness to complete courses and training relevant to specialist area
- Good organisational skills
- Knowledge and experience assessing and dressing complicated wounds
- Able to identify appropriate skill mix to ensure correct support for clinics across an orgnaisation
- Computer literate
- Knowledge of health and safety in workplace
- Working knowledge of NICE guidelines and impact on services
Desirable
- Experience within hospital setting
- Clinical competence in venepuncture, ECG or be willing to undertake training
Education Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of undertaking a recognised course of study in teaching and assessing, or willingness to complete
Desirable
- Degree level study
- Recognised Management/Leadership course
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills. verbal and written
- Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team
Person Specification
Personal qualities
Essential
- Willingness to work across 3 sites and work flexibly covering for colleagues as necessary
- Ability to organise and prioritise a diverse workload and work under pressure
- Problem solving/co-ordination skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to deal with complaints in line with Trust Policy
- Focus on performance and quality
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of professional Development
- Willingness to complete courses and training relevant to specialist area
- Good organisational skills
- Knowledge and experience assessing and dressing complicated wounds
- Able to identify appropriate skill mix to ensure correct support for clinics across an orgnaisation
- Computer literate
- Knowledge of health and safety in workplace
- Working knowledge of NICE guidelines and impact on services
Desirable
- Experience within hospital setting
- Clinical competence in venepuncture, ECG or be willing to undertake training
Education Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of undertaking a recognised course of study in teaching and assessing, or willingness to complete
Desirable
- Degree level study
- Recognised Management/Leadership course
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills. verbal and written
- Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team
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).
