Registered Nurse - Elmwood Outpatients

Job summary

Registered Nurses in Outpatients play a crucial role in providing patient-centred care in a clinical setting within the hospital. They are responsible for assessing, monitoring, and coordinating the healthcare needs of individuals seeking outpatient services. This role involves collaborating with healthcare teams, managing patient appointments, administering treatments, educating patients and their families, and ensuring a safe and efficient outpatient care experience. Registered Nurses in Outpatients are essential in delivering quality care and maintaining a seamless healthcare process for patients transitioning between inpatient and outpatient settings. The role requires excellent team working skills and the desire to improve processes and patient pathways with the aim of increasing efficiency and maximising patient satisfaction. The post holder will also have an active role in the Denosumab and Inclisiran injections service which includes patient advice and counselling.

Main duties of the job

Work as a member of the Elmwood Outpatients team and to provide specialised nursing care for patients throughout the various areas. This requires:

1. Detailed knowledge of equipment and specialised information on procedures undertaken.
2. In consultation with senior staff, the assessment, implementation and setting of standards of care.
3. Maintain high standards of communication in all formats including verbal written and electronic.
4. To be involved in the breaking of bad news as agreed with the clinicians.
5. Ensure that the quality of written communication and information given to patients is maintained and in accordance with quality standards.
6. Ensuring that equipment is safe for use and maintained as per policy.
7. Keep up to date with clinical developments and standards, i.e. NICE guidance. To include maintaining a portfolio of clinical skills and competency based assessments, underpinning theoretical knowledge as required by the NMC.
8. Self development and participation in continuous and post basic education, as laid down by the NMC.
9. Complies with the requirements of the Caldicott Report, the Data Protection Act, Access to Health Records Act and subsequent legislation issued in relation to preserving the confidentiality of patient identifiable data at all times.
10. Teaching and mentorship of students and junior staff.
11. To assist with induction training of new members of staff, meeting professional requirements by actively participating in teaching.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

• An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Employer's website

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

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