Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse - Outpatients Department

The closing date is 11 December 2025

Job summary

MCHFT's Main Outpatients department is renowned for its commitment to excellence.

We are looking for a dynamic and dedicated Band 5 RGN to be a valuable asset to our team. This role offers the chance to work alongside skilled professionals, providing exceptional care to our patients. Additionally, you will have the exciting opportunity to assist in minor operations and dermatology clinics alongside our clinicians.

While previous dermatology knowledge and skills are desirable, they are not essential, as we believe in providing training and growth opportunities to our team members.

The successful candidate will be expected to primarily work in Main Outpatients Department Leighton Hospital, but would need to be able work at Victoria Infirmary if and when required.

Main duties of the job

JOB PURPOSE

As a Band 5 Staff Nurse within the Outpatient Department, you will be responsible for delivering safe, high-quality, and person-centred nursing care across a wide range of clinical specialities. You will provide skilled clinical support during consultations and procedures, including acting as a chaperone, and will coordinate the effective running of outpatient clinics to ensure a seamless patient experience.

You will carry out holistic nursing assessments, develop individualised care plans, and implement and evaluate interventions in line with best practice and clinical guidelines. You will act as a key point of contact for patients and carers, providing professional advice, health promotion, and emotional support throughout their outpatient journey.

This role requires adaptability and clinical competence across various specialities including dermatology, vascular, breast, and multiple surgical and medical clinics, many of which involve minor procedures or interventions. You will work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, demonstrating leadership in the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate care, and supporting junior colleagues and students in their development. Please see attached Job Description for further information

Staff Nurse Main OPD

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.

We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.

The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.

At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.

Date posted

27 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

412-DCSS- 7603661

Job locations

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

To perform comprehensive assessment of patients nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care in the outpatients setting, utilising research as appropriate and supporting junior colleagues with this.
Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team/agencies to ensure that patient needs are met.
To be designated to manage the clinic for the duration of shift by clinic manager.
Prepare the clinical area for safe practice by ensuring that cleanliness is maintained, materials and equipment are ready for use, including clearing away afterwards.
To support in the management of a specific group of patients and delver evidenced based nursing care to the highest standard.
Collect, collate and report information, maintaining accurate patient records/documentation.
To respond to and prioritise a wide range of demands and tasks in a rapidly changing environment, liaising with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
To contribute to the promotion of effective, appropriate and timely information and education to patients and relative.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To perform comprehensive assessment of patients nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care in the outpatients setting, utilising research as appropriate and supporting junior colleagues with this.
Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team/agencies to ensure that patient needs are met.
To be designated to manage the clinic for the duration of shift by clinic manager.
Prepare the clinical area for safe practice by ensuring that cleanliness is maintained, materials and equipment are ready for use, including clearing away afterwards.
To support in the management of a specific group of patients and delver evidenced based nursing care to the highest standard.
Collect, collate and report information, maintaining accurate patient records/documentation.
To respond to and prioritise a wide range of demands and tasks in a rapidly changing environment, liaising with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
To contribute to the promotion of effective, appropriate and timely information and education to patients and relative.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Current NMC Registration

Desirable

Previous Outpatient experience
ABLS/PBLS qualification

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills

Desirable

Computer literate

Knowledge

Essential

Wound assessment
Minor operations

Desirable

Multi disciplinary knowledge

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Current NMC Registration

Desirable

Previous Outpatient experience
ABLS/PBLS qualification

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills

Desirable

Computer literate

Knowledge

Essential

Wound assessment
Minor operations

Desirable

Multi disciplinary knowledge

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

Employer's website

https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

Employer's website

https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)