We are currently looking for a motivated Band 5 staff nurse to join our team in the Neuro outpatients department.

Our department facilitates the running of neurosurgery, neurology, stroke and spinal clinics at SGH and RSH. Our nursing team is crucial in supporting these clinics through the taking of observations, ECG's and venesection as well as working with our patients and medical staff to ensure that the clinics run as smoothly as possible. Neuro outpatients offers a unique insight in to the department with many learning opportunities to help you develop new skills.

Hours are predominantly 08:00 - 18:00 Monday to Friday with occasional Saturday clinics offered.

Main duties of the job

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Job description

Job responsibilities

WHAT YOULL DO

This opportunity will enable the successful candidate to develop their leadership skills, communicate and work with a range of multi professional teams within the department supporting the delivery of established patient pathways.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

If you have experience as a nurse in Neurosciences, we would like to hear from you, however this is not essential. You will need to be hard working, with a compassionate and caring personality, enjoy working with people and want to make a difference to the patients journey with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)
• Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register
• Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service
• Understanding of personal accountability
• Knowledge of own role within the team
• Provide evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice in the role of practice supervisor
• Awareness of evidence-based practice
• Awareness of responsibilities for management of infection control
• Evidence of on-going personal development
• Able to use initiative

Desirable

• Evidence of recent study
• Previous experience/qualification in relevant specialty
• Teaching experience

Skills

Essential

• Prioritisation
• Teamwork
• Multitasking
• Time management
• People management
• Facilitation skills
• General IT skills

Trust Values

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO14 2AA

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