Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse to join our busy and dynamic Outpatient Department, working alongside a dedicated Outpatient team based at the Thomas Linacre Centre.
The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the departmental manager with the effective, efficient running and development of the Outpatient clinics.
You will be a caring, motivated and confident Staff Nurse dedicated to assisting in the delivery and development of an excellent service.
NHS Experience Required.
Evidence of certificates will be requested at interview and during compliance checks.
Main duties of the job
To function as a member of the Multidisciplinary team in the delivery of all aspects of patient care and accept responsibility and accountability for the performance outcomes. Development of self to meet the evolving needs of the Outpatient Service ensuring efficient and effective use of all resources and to deliver high quality patient care.
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
On-Call
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Identifying what is required of oneself and others in delivering individual patient care.
- Developing personal competencies to safeguard practice and effectiveness in role, ensuring compliance with NMC Code of Conduct.
- Participation in the effective use of allocated resources/funding.
- Demonstrating the awareness and participation in development to adapt to the changing needs of the service.
- Empowering self and colleagues to creatively meet professional and organisational objectives.
- Responsible in ensuring the effective running of the department in the absence of the departmental sister.
- To maintain a high standard of evidence-based care by incorporating current trends and ideas.
- Carry out relevant investigations as ordered by medical personnel.
- Participate in an extended role in nurse-led clinics on completion of appropriate training.
- Liaising with other hospital and community services where necessary.
- Functioning as an independent and supportive team member and as a team leader providing direction/assistance to other team members.
- Reviewing workload and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of the service.
- Identifying problems and resolving them effectively.
- Maintaining professional standards in all aspects of care delivery within the department.
- Organising own time and that of junior staff and learners.
- Deputise for the Sister.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Identifying what is required of oneself and others in delivering individual patient care.
- Developing personal competencies to safeguard practice and effectiveness in role, ensuring compliance with NMC Code of Conduct.
- Participation in the effective use of allocated resources/funding.
- Demonstrating the awareness and participation in development to adapt to the changing needs of the service.
- Empowering self and colleagues to creatively meet professional and organisational objectives.
- Responsible in ensuring the effective running of the department in the absence of the departmental sister.
- To maintain a high standard of evidence-based care by incorporating current trends and ideas.
- Carry out relevant investigations as ordered by medical personnel.
- Participate in an extended role in nurse-led clinics on completion of appropriate training.
- Liaising with other hospital and community services where necessary.
- Functioning as an independent and supportive team member and as a team leader providing direction/assistance to other team members.
- Reviewing workload and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of the service.
- Identifying problems and resolving them effectively.
- Maintaining professional standards in all aspects of care delivery within the department.
- Organising own time and that of junior staff and learners.
- Deputise for the Sister.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN 1st level with NMC
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Educated to diploma/degree level
- Experience of teaching and qualification
Experience
Essential
- Post basic experience
- Demonstrate ability as professional role model
- Evidence of competency in delivering care in a secondary care setting
Desirable
- Experience of outpatient nursing
Skills
Essential
- Specialist clinical skills within appropriate field
- Ability to challenge unacceptable behaviour in a professional context
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- IT skills
Desirable
- Proven record of change management
- Evidence of undertaken research/audit
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of up to date underpinning theoretical knowledge
- Demonstrate specialist knowledge within chosen clinical field
- Articulate and knowledgeable about current health care issues
Desirable
- Understanding of education/ student requirements
Additional
Essential
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Good attendance record
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN 1st level with NMC
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Educated to diploma/degree level
- Experience of teaching and qualification
Experience
Essential
- Post basic experience
- Demonstrate ability as professional role model
- Evidence of competency in delivering care in a secondary care setting
Desirable
- Experience of outpatient nursing
Skills
Essential
- Specialist clinical skills within appropriate field
- Ability to challenge unacceptable behaviour in a professional context
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- IT skills
Desirable
- Proven record of change management
- Evidence of undertaken research/audit
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of up to date underpinning theoretical knowledge
- Demonstrate specialist knowledge within chosen clinical field
- Articulate and knowledgeable about current health care issues
Desirable
- Understanding of education/ student requirements
Additional
Essential
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Good attendance record
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Thomas Linacre Centre
Parsons Walk
Wigan
WN1 1RU
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
