Band 5 Registered Nurse - Outpatients
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Outpatients Department at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital. This is a busy department which includes rotation among all areas of Outpatients including:-
Surgery, Medicine, Gynaecology, ENT, Rheumatology, Bariatrics, Breast, Oncology, vascular & plastics
The Outpatients Department also covers Zone T (Travelodge) which is off site and requires a 5 minute walk from the main hospital site.
Saturday clinics are also covered within the weekly hours, as well as the potential for some late finishes, as required.
You would be joining a very busy department and team, however full support is given to all new staff and we look forward to welcoming you.
We are a team of 40 staff which includes Matron, Senior Sister, Registered Nurses, Nursing Associates and HCAs. We also have student nurses, Trainee Nursing Associates and student Paramedics that will need supervision and training.
The Trust works on THRIVE values and is very supportive of providing extra training, appraisals, 1-1s and full Occupational Health Support
Main duties of the job
Assisting in clinics and performing tasks such as micro suction, dressings, botox, biopsies, admission of patients from clinics, assisting patients waiting for hospital transport, dealing with any emergencies that arise in clinic, support the Sisters (B6s) with the delivery of care to all patients, as well as the management of junior staff with appraisals and 1-1s.
Support the Senior sister and Matron with the delivery of quality care and work within the THRIVE values of the Trust
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Details
Date posted
11 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
418-MED7555-JB
Job locations
Luton and Dunstable Hospital
Lewsey Road
Luton
LU4 0DZ
Employer details
Employer name
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Luton and Dunstable Hospital
Lewsey Road
Luton
LU4 0DZ
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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