Job summary
- Main area
- Outpatients
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Day shifts Mon - Fri except bank holidays rotational weekends and Bank Holidays)
- Job ref
- 216-CB-S7042329
- Employer
- University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- REI OPD
- Town
- Plymouth
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
A rare and exciting opportunity to join our friendly team in Ophthalmology Outpatients as a Band 5 Registered Nurse. An effective communicator, you will be expected to provide an efficient and effective service to all users of the department. You will have the opportunity to develop and practice a diverse set of clinical skills working alongside various experienced members of the team.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
For the right candidate, this is an opportunity for a rewarding job that provides variety,
The successful candidate will embrace the challenge of working in a demanding environment, where excellent patient focused skills and attention to detail are paramount. Having good problem-solving skills, you will demonstrate a willingness to support junior staff in the everyday running of Outpatients whilst being rewarded with the time to provide high-quality care to patients in this setting.
Working for our organisation
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Responsible for co-ordinating and delivering effective, quality nursing care following a patient-centred model of practice and facilitating the allocation of staff in the department to meet clinical demand.
- Provide clinical expertise and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Supervision and direction of junior Registered Nursing staff, Health Care Assistants and learners.
- Works within the boundaries of existing competence, adhering to local and national protocols / standard operating procedures / policies.
- To ensure that the environment is clean, safe, tidy and welcoming for patients and visitors.
- To be able to work flexibly to meet the fluctuating needs of the department as they arise.
- To act as a role model to other staff members.
- In the absence of Sister/deputy, regularly assumes responsibility for the area on a day-to-day basis, utilising knowledge of Trust standards, policies and procedures.
- Contributes to the management of risk in the department by minimising clinical and financial risk.
- Keeps comprehensive clinical records and adheres to all aspects of information governance and safe record keeping.
- Maintains clinical competence within their scope of practise and regularly undertake training to facilitate their ongoing professional development.
- Management of the area in the absence of a Sister/deputy, including the deployment and supervision of staff. Demonstrating leadership and management skills by overseeing staff and clinics to ensure service efficiency, and working flexibly by adapting to the changing needs of the department as they arise.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Current NMC Registration.
- Diploma in a health-related subject or equivalent demonstrable experience.
Desirable criteria
- Degree in Nursing.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- General nursing background.
- Proven awareness of research and proven evidence-based practice within setting.
Desirable criteria
- Recent demonstrable nursing experience within a nursing environment.
- Venepuncture.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills, verbal and non-verbal.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
Desirable criteria
- Ability to work well within a busy working environment.
- Teaching and mentoring skills.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Denise Spellman
- Job title
- Senior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01752 433295
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