Job summary
It is an exciting time to join DHC Outpatients, as we are launching a brand new site in Warlingham Green. We are also getting busier at our other sites and looking to expand our existing team. The role will be mainly based at 3 of our sites: Elizabeth House in Warlingham Green, Oxted Health Centre in Oxted and Holmhurst Medical Centre in Redhill. We also operate out of Dorking Hospital and Epsom Old Cottage Hospital; Travel to these sites would be ad hoc for training and unplanned absence cover. Dorking is our largest site, which means some of your training will likely be carried out there. The ability to drive and to have your own means of transportation would be highly beneficial.
This role is responsible for providing clinical support to the Consultants and Medical Staff of DHC.
The successful applicant would cover a wide variety of clinic specialities, gaining experience in many areas. They will also hold nurse-led clinics, such as conducting Spirometry, FeNO, taking blood pressure, applying Holter cardiac monitoring devices and height and weight measurements.
Our regular hours of work could be between 07:45 and 21:00 Monday to Friday and Saturday 08:00-18:00. Saturday shifts are shared within the nursing team and it is likely that the successful candidate would be required to work 1 weekend in 4. The nursing team consists of 13 people, with a mixture of registered nurses and healthcare assistants.
Main duties of the job
The ideal applicant will have excellent attention to detail, computer literacy, the ability to maintain confidentiality, confidence to speak up when acting as a chaperone. As well as the ability to communicate with a diverse range of people, and to remain calm under pressure.
No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!
Full training will be given to the right applicant.
About us
This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of our organisation as we are going through a period of growth and looking to recruit a passionate Healthcare Assistant to our professional and friendly team.
The role will be based within Outpatients and will involve working across 3 sites. We offer a good working environment in a friendly, progressive team.
Dorking Healthcare (DHC) is an organisation that provides a wide range of quality healthcare services in Surrey and Sussex. We are registered with the CQC (Care Quality Commission) and we are an accredited AQP (Any Qualified Provider). In our CQC inspection we were rated as Good. Our vision is to continually improve local services for patients by offering first-class care and shorter waiting times.
A can-do attitude is a vital asset at DHC and we are looking for like-minded individuals to work with us who share the same approach and work ethic.
The benefits we offer include:
- Competitive salaries
- Membership of the NHS pension scheme
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Opportunities for training and development
- Some of our sites have free on-site parking (subject to availability)
We aim to be an employer of choice and conduct annual staff satisfaction surveys.
DHC actively encourages and promotes diversity, ensuring all voices are heard and included and is committed to equal opportunities for all.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Join our small nursing team, with a mixture of registered nurses and healthcare assistants, in providing an advanced clinical support service to the Consultants, medical teams and other staff for DHC.
We handle a variety of specialities within our Outpatients department. Your time will be spent assisting clinicians in their clinics, as well as running your own nurse-led clinics.
Our current regular hours of work are between 07:45 and 21:45 Monday to Friday and Saturday 08:00-18:00. Saturday shifts are shared within the nursing team.
We hold clinics across multiple locations and ability to drive and to have your own means of transportation would be highly beneficial.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work within clinical protocols and individual level of competence at all times.
- Work autonomously within the team to provide an effective, efficient service during pre-booked clinic appointments.
- Make effective use of the IT systems ensuring consistent and accurate recording. Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times according to the Data Protection Act 2018.
- Demonstrate appropriate communication skills with patients and team members, showing sensitivity to patients' needs.
- Demonstrate motivation, reliability, flexibility, and commitment to the role.
- Comply with Clinical Policies and Procedures at all times and provide evidence of compliance with required vaccinations within specified timelines
- Undertake other Nurse and administrative duties as required, which are commensurate with the nature of the post.
- Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development and ensure accreditation requirements are met.
Specific Duties:
- Assisting in Hysteroscopy
- Assisting during minor operations including complex cases
- Chaperoning of Doctors and Consultants during examinations
- Venepuncture (Blood Tests)
- ECG Recording
- 24/48 hr Holter cardiac monitoring
- Blood Pressures
- Vision Testing
- Visual Fields
- OCT (Ocular Coherence Tomography)
- Spirometry
- Uroflow Clinics
- Dressings/Removal of stitches
- Patch testing
- Other tasks designated by Lead Nurse
Job description
Job responsibilities
Join our small nursing team, with a mixture of registered nurses and healthcare assistants, in providing an advanced clinical support service to the Consultants, medical teams and other staff for DHC.
We handle a variety of specialities within our Outpatients department. Your time will be spent assisting clinicians in their clinics, as well as running your own nurse-led clinics.
Our current regular hours of work are between 07:45 and 21:45 Monday to Friday and Saturday 08:00-18:00. Saturday shifts are shared within the nursing team.
We hold clinics across multiple locations and ability to drive and to have your own means of transportation would be highly beneficial.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work within clinical protocols and individual level of competence at all times.
- Work autonomously within the team to provide an effective, efficient service during pre-booked clinic appointments.
- Make effective use of the IT systems ensuring consistent and accurate recording. Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times according to the Data Protection Act 2018.
- Demonstrate appropriate communication skills with patients and team members, showing sensitivity to patients' needs.
- Demonstrate motivation, reliability, flexibility, and commitment to the role.
- Comply with Clinical Policies and Procedures at all times and provide evidence of compliance with required vaccinations within specified timelines
- Undertake other Nurse and administrative duties as required, which are commensurate with the nature of the post.
- Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development and ensure accreditation requirements are met.
Specific Duties:
- Assisting in Hysteroscopy
- Assisting during minor operations including complex cases
- Chaperoning of Doctors and Consultants during examinations
- Venepuncture (Blood Tests)
- ECG Recording
- 24/48 hr Holter cardiac monitoring
- Blood Pressures
- Vision Testing
- Visual Fields
- OCT (Ocular Coherence Tomography)
- Spirometry
- Uroflow Clinics
- Dressings/Removal of stitches
- Patch testing
- Other tasks designated by Lead Nurse
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of nursing in a healthcare setting
- Ability to work autonomously using own initiative, as well as member of a team
- Working with patients and their carers within clinical areas
- Collaborating with organisations external to the NHS
Desirable
- Experience of grade 5 nursing in primary and secondary care
- Experience of nursing in an Outpatient Department
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Experience at Band 5 or above
- Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate
- Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group within the community
- Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Ability to develop word processing, report writing and presentation skills
- Phlebotomy
- Ability to organise, prioritise and coordinate workload
Desirable
- Ability to produce high quality reports using Microsoft Word/Excel
- Teaching skills
- Clinical Supervision Skills
Attributes
Essential
- Can do attitude to daily tasks, adversity and new ways of working.
- Confident, calm and objective
- Approachable and professional
- Calm under pressure
- Ability to deal with difficult/sensitive situations
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of nursing in a healthcare setting
- Ability to work autonomously using own initiative, as well as member of a team
- Working with patients and their carers within clinical areas
- Collaborating with organisations external to the NHS
Desirable
- Experience of grade 5 nursing in primary and secondary care
- Experience of nursing in an Outpatient Department
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Experience at Band 5 or above
- Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate
- Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group within the community
- Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Ability to develop word processing, report writing and presentation skills
- Phlebotomy
- Ability to organise, prioritise and coordinate workload
Desirable
- Ability to produce high quality reports using Microsoft Word/Excel
- Teaching skills
- Clinical Supervision Skills
Attributes
Essential
- Can do attitude to daily tasks, adversity and new ways of working.
- Confident, calm and objective
- Approachable and professional
- Calm under pressure
- Ability to deal with difficult/sensitive situations
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.
