Outpatients Qualified Nurses
The closing date is 29 April 2026
Job summary
The post-holder/s are responsible for direct clinical care for individual patients and groups of patients within their area of work. After an agreed period of time, the post holder will be designated to co-ordinate the department in the absence of the department Sister, The post holder is expected to supervise junior staff and be able to teach qualified and unqualified staff, including pre and post registration students.
The post holder will be required to work in all areas as required to meet the needs of the service. The post holder will be required to work flexible working times including evenings and weekends. No set days will be given.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder/s are responsible for direct clinical care for individual patients and groups of patients within their area of work. After an agreed period of time, the post holder will be designated to co-ordinate the department in the absence of the department Sister, The post holder is expected to supervise junior staff and be able to teach qualified and unqualified staff, including pre and post registration students.
Although these posts will be based in Outpatients, it will be primarily located in Main Outpatients; however, you will be expected to rotate to other OPD areas to support other specialties if required to meet the needs of the service. The post holder/s will be required to work flexible working times including evenings and weekends. Set days of working will not be authorised due to the flexibility of the service
Running and facilitating clinics of multiple specialities.
Assisting clinicians with fine needle aspirations./Core biopsies.
Assisting in minor operation sessions with clinicians and supporting patients throughout.
Recording patient observations and reporting abnormalities .
Assisting with medical emergencies as required.
Chaperoning.
Supervising Junior members of staff.
Supervising student nurses or trainees.
Additional tasks may be included in the role depending on the growth of the service and further training may be expected to meet the job role.
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 available.
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
20 April 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
Depending on experience Dependent on relevant NHS experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
418-NUR1718-MR
Job locations
Bedford
Kempston Road
Bedford
MK429DJ
Employer details
Employer name
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bedford
Kempston Road
Bedford
MK429DJ
Employer's website
https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Department Manager/Senior Sister Outpatients
Hayley Peacock-Jordan
01234355122
Supporting documents
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