Job summary
The OPD Nurse would work effectively as a member of the clinical nursing team to ensure the provision of the higheststandard of patient and customer care, accepting delegated responsibility for specific activities from the Outpatient Clinical Manager.
Main duties of the job
Deliver skilled practical nursing care and participate in the monitoring of planning, delivery and evaluation of individualised patient care in relevant areas of practice.
Administer treatments and care to patients following St Josephs policies and in accordance with Consultant protocols.
Meet legal and statutory requirements e.g. Resuscitation, Health and Safety, COSHH Regulations, Manual Handling and the control of drugs.
About us
At St Josephs Hospital, we each play our part in creating a constructive and welcoming working environment where everyone is empowered to do their best work. We encourage our people to work together, driving excellence and improving patient outcomes. Our combination of the latest facilities and world-class expertise give you the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of experiences to help grow your knowledge at our independent private hospital. Located just two miles north of the M4 in Newport, the hospital is easy to get to from Cardiff, Bristol, Monmouth, and Abergavenny.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Participate in the implementation and evaluation of standards of care within the department.
Provide support and training to other members of staff, such as staff orientation and procedures and equipment handling.
Continue to develop clinical knowledge and professional skills of practice.
Monitor and maintain clinic equipment and manage any deficiency in services.
Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and ensure relevant registration and revalidation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Participate in the implementation and evaluation of standards of care within the department.
Provide support and training to other members of staff, such as staff orientation and procedures and equipment handling.
Continue to develop clinical knowledge and professional skills of practice.
Monitor and maintain clinic equipment and manage any deficiency in services.
Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and ensure relevant registration and revalidation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Registration
Desirable
- Undertaken a relevant phlebotomy course and current clinical practice in this area
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years post registration experience
- Evidence of CPD
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Registration
Desirable
- Undertaken a relevant phlebotomy course and current clinical practice in this area
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years post registration experience
- Evidence of CPD
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.
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
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
