Job summary
An opportunity to work in an outpatient area for a caring nurse who wants to broaden experience in medicine.
The hour will be 22.5 Mon-Fri. The clinics are varied but mostly nephrology, gastroenterology, Ophthalmology, Rheumatology and Dermatology.
Danetre Medical outpatients is a very small team that the band 5 will need to manage and take responsibility when the Team Leader is away.
To manage the day-to-day clinics, prioritise the workload and supervise the team.
Main duties of the job
To ensure the clinics run smoothly, manage the handover at lunchtime.
Participate in the general management of the department.
Be part of daily morning huddle when staff are allocated to clinics.
To be proactive in dealing with problems or complaints.
Maintain morale and motivation within the working team.
Deputise when Team Leader is away from department.
Help to promote a learning environment.
Ensure patients have a good experience when attending outpatients, treat as you would like to be treated.
To ensure the clinics run smoothly, manage the handover at lunchtime
Maintain high standards of Quality and Safety
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Setting up in the morning and holding the daily huddle, allocating staff to jobs.
Acting up to nurse in charge should an incident occur or staff need support.
Undertake appraisals and return to work paperwork.
Understand and manage the room booking for future clinics.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Setting up in the morning and holding the daily huddle, allocating staff to jobs.
Acting up to nurse in charge should an incident occur or staff need support.
Undertake appraisals and return to work paperwork.
Understand and manage the room booking for future clinics.
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to RGN with current registration
Desirable
- Evidence of further professional study
- Outpatient experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Commitment to promote and develop good practise
Desirable
- Understanding current nursing issues
- Knowledge and understanding of the Trusts values
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Ability to exercise initiative and problem solve
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Organised and motivated
- Flexible
- Kind and friendly manner
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to RGN with current registration
Desirable
- Evidence of further professional study
- Outpatient experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Commitment to promote and develop good practise
Desirable
- Understanding current nursing issues
- Knowledge and understanding of the Trusts values
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Ability to exercise initiative and problem solve
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Organised and motivated
- Flexible
- Kind and friendly manner
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).
