Job summary
An opportunity has become available for a full time, 37.5 hour per week, Band 5 nurse to join our small but motivated & creative teamworking in a friendly and supportive environment in The Outpatient Department at Hove Poly Clinic.It is a satellite unit, currently open from Monday to Friday and the working pattern usually consists of 3 shifts from 0800 - 1800 and one shift from 0800 - 1730 hrs. The days of work are dependent on the needs of the department and how many clinics are operational on each day.
The department runs clinics covering many different specialities, offering care to patients from a wide-ranging demographic, many with complex health needs which provides a variety of activities and job satisfaction. Clinics range from medical and surgical cardiology, ophthalmology, respiratory, neurology, digestive diseasesand care of the elderly. Therefore, experience in outpatients and the specialities is helpful but training can be provided for any areasrequiredfor the successful applicant.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to work within clinics providing care for patients.This may include clinical measurements, phlebotomy, undertaking ECG's and OCT ophthalmology scans.Training can be provided for the successful candidateinany of these areas ifrequired.
You will be expected to assist in the supervision, assessment and ongoing education of junior staff and student nurses. You will have the opportunity to work with a practice educator to help facilitate your own professional development and gain the necessary competencies required in the various clinics.
You will need to be a team player with a proven ability in delivering high quality care as well as strong clinical skills. On occasion, you will be requiredto deputise for senior staff andbe responsible for the day to day running of the Department.
The need to be able to undertake audits and assist in implementing any changes arising from these audits will also be a necessary part of the role.
About us
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
To deliver safe, competent, and compassionate care to all patients attending clinic reviews and minor procedures.
To work unsupervised, as an effective, flexible team player.
To deputise in the absence of senior staff, ensuring continuity of care for patients attending The Outpatient Department.
To run and support a variety of medical, surgical and nurse-led clinics
To assess patients holistically, and refer or delegate appropriately to multidisciplinary or community teams as required.
Assist the Nurse Manager and team in meeting divisional goals and speciality targets.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
To deliver safe, competent, and compassionate care to all patients attending clinic reviews and minor procedures.
To work unsupervised, as an effective, flexible team player.
To deputise in the absence of senior staff, ensuring continuity of care for patients attending The Outpatient Department.
To run and support a variety of medical, surgical and nurse-led clinics
To assess patients holistically, and refer or delegate appropriately to multidisciplinary or community teams as required.
Assist the Nurse Manager and team in meeting divisional goals and speciality targets.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Registered General Nurse NMC with current pin number
- I.T. Skills
- Evidence of being able to give and receive complex and sensitive information
- evidence of working within codes of practice
Desirable
- Practice Supervisor and Assessor
- previous outpatient experience
- phlebotomy skills
- undertake visual acuities and OCT scans
- Able to perform ECG's
- Able to perform Spirometry
- shows a passion to work in Outpatient Department
- Shows willingness to learn any new skills required
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Registered General Nurse NMC with current pin number
- I.T. Skills
- Evidence of being able to give and receive complex and sensitive information
- evidence of working within codes of practice
Desirable
- Practice Supervisor and Assessor
- previous outpatient experience
- phlebotomy skills
- undertake visual acuities and OCT scans
- Able to perform ECG's
- Able to perform Spirometry
- shows a passion to work in Outpatient Department
- Shows willingness to learn any new skills required
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
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).
