Staff Nurse - Albany Unit

Job summary

The Surgery and Urology Investigations suite (Albany Unit) is an outpatient and minor procedures unit. It is a hub for Urology Investigations, outpatient clinics and our developing Sacral Nerve Stimulation service (SNS). It is a Monday to Sunday service, and the post holder will support the delivery of clinics and minor procedures through the unit. It is a self-contained unit co-located with the elective and emergency wards, and consists of two treatment rooms, a consultation room and a waiting/reception area.

Main duties of the job

Staff Nurse - Albany Unit

Hours: 37.5 per week

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and professional practitioner to join our Surgical and Urology Investigation Unit.

Albany Unit is an outpatient and minor procedures unit. It is a hub for Urology Investigations and Surgical outpatient clinics. It is a Monday to Sunday service, and the post holder will support the delivery of clinics and minor procedures through the unit. It is a self-contained unit co-located with the elective and emergency wards, and consists of two treatment rooms, a consultation room and a waiting/reception area.

This would be an ideal opportunity for an ambitious nurse to gain valuable experience working in this setting.

You should have some post registration surgical or endoscopy experience. You should have excellent communication skills, (written and verbal), a flexible approach and the ability to work on your own initiative.

Training will be given.

About us

Kingston Hospital - First Acute Trust in London to be rated Outstanding by CQC for Overall Quality and Leadership

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a district general hospital situated in a beautiful and remarkable part of the country - close to London yet surrounded by royal parks, historic buildings and the River Thames. We are located on a single site in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey and run several outpatient clinics in neighbouring areas including Raynes Park Health Centre and Teddington Memorial Hospital.

We employ 3,300+ staff who proudly and efficiently support over 350,000 people locally through a full range of diagnostic and treatment services and we have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare, particularly in 'patient-focused' care, day surgery and maternity services.

Health and Wellbeing & Staff Benefits

The Trust understands that benefits go beyond just financial rewards and offers a wide range of benefits that recognise staff contribution, provide opportunities for career development and offer initiatives to promote a healthy work-life balance. -Our Health Heroes Awards 2018 - Staff Retention and Wellbeing Employer of the Year. -HPMA Vivup Award for Well Being 2019.

Trust Values

Kingston Hospital NHS Trust has four key values and we want to employ and work with people who share these values and demonstrate behaviours that support them. They are:

- Caring- Safe - Responsible - Value Each Other - Inspiring

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Albany Unit

Galsworthy Road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB

Employer's website

https://kingstonhospital.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Albany Unit

Galsworthy Road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB

Employer's website

https://kingstonhospital.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

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