Job summary
The Outpatient Department at Hemel Hempstead Hospital is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our dynamic team.
In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality nursing care to patients in the outpatient setting, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure exceptional patient care.
This is a part time role- 28.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 4-5 days depending on service needs).
*Please note this role requires you to have an NMC Registration pin and have passed OSCE training. If you do not hold both of these, your application will be rejected*
Main duties of the job
The post holder is expected to lead a positive role model and ability to work well within a team and independently.
o To support all specialities in clinics.o Good organisational skills.o Ability to work autonomously as appropriate.o Ability to respond quickly and deal with any given emergency.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.
https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net.
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work as part of the team to provide a professional, high standard of care for patients, ensuring patients, relatives, and carers understand the outcome of consultations and care pathways.
Assist in minor surgery procedures 3-4 times a week, ensuring patients are comfortable and procedures run smoothly.
Undertake wound care and compression bandaging training within the department to enhance clinical skills.
Lead and support outpatient clinics, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of care.
Supervise and support junior staff and students during placements, providing guidance and promoting professional development.
Support the management of the department and clinics on a day-to-day basis, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to clinical standards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work as part of the team to provide a professional, high standard of care for patients, ensuring patients, relatives, and carers understand the outcome of consultations and care pathways.
Assist in minor surgery procedures 3-4 times a week, ensuring patients are comfortable and procedures run smoothly.
Undertake wound care and compression bandaging training within the department to enhance clinical skills.
Lead and support outpatient clinics, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of care.
Supervise and support junior staff and students during placements, providing guidance and promoting professional development.
Support the management of the department and clinics on a day-to-day basis, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to clinical standards.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- Registered Nurse.
- Evidence of ongoing development and education related to speciality Awareness of professional responsibilities.
Desirable
- Diploma in ENB 998 / or equivalent Nursing.
Knowledge:
Essential
- Awareness of relevant political & professional issues in health care.
Experience:
Essential
- Experience in a relevant clinical area.
Desirable
- Post registration experience.
- Experience in mentoring and assessing, students.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- Registered Nurse.
- Evidence of ongoing development and education related to speciality Awareness of professional responsibilities.
Desirable
- Diploma in ENB 998 / or equivalent Nursing.
Knowledge:
Essential
- Awareness of relevant political & professional issues in health care.
Experience:
Essential
- Experience in a relevant clinical area.
Desirable
- Post registration experience.
- Experience in mentoring and assessing, students.
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).
