Job summary
We are looking for a registered nurse for Uckfield Outpatients Department, with an interest or previous experience in outpatient working, who has good communication and collaborative skills.
Within our small outpatient department, you will be working with doctors, specialist nurses and also other staff, including allied health professionals and secretarial staff, to ensure the effective delivery of a high-quality patient experience. There may be occasions when you are the only outpatient nurse on duty and therefore we are looking for an experienced registered nurse.
Main duties of the job
To deliver nursing care to patients attending the small outpatients department within Uckfield Community Hospital. Supporting the clinicians to deliver an efficient and effective range of outpatient services, across specialities, including: maxillo facial surgery, vascular surgery, rheumatology and oncology. You will be responsible for setting up the clinics, supporting the patients and doctors, ensuring that the department is clean and tidy and the required equipment is available and in good working order. It would be helpful to have experience of rotas or willingness to learn and familiarise yourself with the clinic allocation. Good organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to work autonomously and to be comfortable, (after a supernumerary period), with being the only member of outpatient staff on duty in the department.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us on 0300 131 5838.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us on 0300 131 5838.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of diploma level / degree level study
- Registered General Nurse on the NMC register
- Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable
- Additional Nursing Qualifications i.e A1/NVQ Assessor award/mentorship
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience within the NHS or similar organisation
- Generic pre-registration experience in an acute care setting
- Knowledge of quality, audit and research
- Ability to manage a clinical case load
- Demonstrate an up-to-date skills inventory to include Basic Life Support, drug calculation and use of infusion equipment
Desirable
- Experience within specialities relevant to General Outpatient caseload
- Experience of working in a hospital environment
Skills
Essential
- Able to assist patients in care and movement
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of diploma level / degree level study
- Registered General Nurse on the NMC register
- Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable
- Additional Nursing Qualifications i.e A1/NVQ Assessor award/mentorship
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience within the NHS or similar organisation
- Generic pre-registration experience in an acute care setting
- Knowledge of quality, audit and research
- Ability to manage a clinical case load
- Demonstrate an up-to-date skills inventory to include Basic Life Support, drug calculation and use of infusion equipment
Desirable
- Experience within specialities relevant to General Outpatient caseload
- Experience of working in a hospital environment
Skills
Essential
- Able to assist patients in care and movement
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).
