We are looking for a highly motivated and flexible individual to work in our Outpatient Department. Nene Park OPD currently supports clinics for a range of KGHFT based services, including vascular, surgery, neurology, urology and paediatrics.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to provide support, specialised knowledge and expertise in the day-to-day care and management of all patients coming through the department.

Duties include:

Assisting and chaperoning within clinics

Coordination of staff and clinical activity within the department

Student support

Demonstration of clinical skills to support service need

Relevant experience would be an advantage but not essential as training will be provided. Professional development is essential within the role.

Flexibility of working hours/days is essential due to the current and ever changing demands of the clinic schedules. There is a requirement for the successful post holder to work generically across other OPD sites to meet service need.

About us

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values:

Compassion

Respect

Integrity

Courageous

Accountable

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Person Specification

Registered Nurse / Midwife

Essential

• Diploma / Degree
• Registered Nurse/ Midwife (NMC Registration)

Desirable

• Evidence of post-registration qualification/education to diploma/degree level
• Mentor qualification

Previous Healthcare experience

Essential

• evidence of skills and knowledge/development in clinical practice

Commitment to continuing profe

Essential

• Commitment to continuing professional

Desirable

• Awareness and understanding of current issues within nursing, midwifery and the wider NHS

excellent communication skills

Essential

• The ability to communicate with patients and their families/carers during a highly stressful time, requiring the ability to alter communication strategies dependent on the situation and the patient's status
• To demonstrate accuracy and clarity in verbal, written and electronic communication and appropriate information storage

Able to assess, plan, implemen

Essential

• The ability to make judgments on problems requiring investigation, analysis e.g., assessment of patient condition, suitability for discharge

The ability to work as part of

Essential

• The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure high quality nursing/midwifery service

Able to allocate and delegate

Essential

• Able to allocate and delegate workload responsibly and monitor the work of others clinical supervision of junior staff
• Able to organise, prioritise and adjust own workload in relation to the priorities of the department

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Nene Park Outpatient Department

Attley Way

Irthlingborough

NN9 5GF

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264-5621314-FAM