Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated and flexible individual to work in our Outpatient Department. Nene Park OPD currently supports clinics for a range of KGHFT based services, including vascular, surgery, neurology, urology and paediatrics.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to provide support, specialised knowledge and expertise in the day-to-day care and management of all patients coming through the department.
Duties include:
Assisting and chaperoning within clinics
Coordination of staff and clinical activity within the department
Student support
Demonstration of clinical skills to support service need
Relevant experience would be an advantage but not essential as training will be provided. Professional development is essential within the role.
Flexibility of working hours/days is essential due to the current and ever changing demands of the clinic schedules. There is a requirement for the successful post holder to work generically across other OPD sites to meet service need.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Person Specification
Registered Nurse / Midwife
Essential
- Diploma / Degree
- Registered Nurse/ Midwife (NMC Registration)
Desirable
- Evidence of post-registration qualification/education to diploma/degree level
- Mentor qualification
Previous Healthcare experience
Essential
- evidence of skills and knowledge/development in clinical practice
Commitment to continuing profe
Essential
- Commitment to continuing professional
Desirable
- Awareness and understanding of current issues within nursing, midwifery and the wider NHS
excellent communication skills
Essential
- The ability to communicate with patients and their families/carers during a highly stressful time, requiring the ability to alter communication strategies dependent on the situation and the patient's status
- To demonstrate accuracy and clarity in verbal, written and electronic communication; and appropriate information storage
Able to assess, plan, implemen
Essential
- The ability to make judgments on problems requiring investigation, analysis e.g., assessment of patient condition, suitability for discharge
The ability to work as part of
Essential
- The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure high quality nursing/midwifery service
Able to allocate and delegate
Essential
- Able to allocate and delegate workload responsibly and monitor the work of others; clinical supervision of junior staff
- Able to organise, prioritise and adjust own workload in relation to the priorities of the department
Person Specification
Registered Nurse / Midwife
Essential
- Diploma / Degree
- Registered Nurse/ Midwife (NMC Registration)
Desirable
- Evidence of post-registration qualification/education to diploma/degree level
- Mentor qualification
Previous Healthcare experience
Essential
- evidence of skills and knowledge/development in clinical practice
Commitment to continuing profe
Essential
- Commitment to continuing professional
Desirable
- Awareness and understanding of current issues within nursing, midwifery and the wider NHS
excellent communication skills
Essential
- The ability to communicate with patients and their families/carers during a highly stressful time, requiring the ability to alter communication strategies dependent on the situation and the patient's status
- To demonstrate accuracy and clarity in verbal, written and electronic communication; and appropriate information storage
Able to assess, plan, implemen
Essential
- The ability to make judgments on problems requiring investigation, analysis e.g., assessment of patient condition, suitability for discharge
The ability to work as part of
Essential
- The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure high quality nursing/midwifery service
Able to allocate and delegate
Essential
- Able to allocate and delegate workload responsibly and monitor the work of others; clinical supervision of junior staff
- Able to organise, prioritise and adjust own workload in relation to the priorities of the department
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).
