Band 5 - Staff Nurse OPD

As an Outpatient Staff nurse you will be responsible and accountable for the provision of high quality care to all patients who attend the department.

This will encompass flexible working within the outpatient department including across site where required.

The post holder will be responsible for setting a high standard of clinical practice, will manage operational issues on a daily basis, and work collaboratively with all members of the wider patient services and clinical team

Main duties of the job

Registered nurse, full time band 5. Epsom OPD

Come and join our friendly Outpatients team and be instrumental in supporting a patient- centred service to be proud of.

Previous OPD experience not essential, full training and support will be given.

Opportunities are available for the successful candidate to increase their skill and knowledge base in a wide variety of specialties, as well as focusing on specialties of particular interest.

We're committed to supporting the personal development of all our staff, and training opportunities are accessible.

The post holder must be flexible and have a genuine desire to work in an outpatient's environment.

If you are forward thinking, have good communication and leadership skills, with a passion to support the team and be proactive in learning and development, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Applicants will need to be able to work flexibly around the needs of the service, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays if required.

About us

Epsom and St Helier

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.

We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.

The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Staff Nurse role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN with evidence of regular updating

Desirable

• Committed to working towards degree level

Experience

Desirable

• Previous experience in an outpatients setting.
• Minimum 12 months post registration experience

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Awareness of nursing research / clinical audit
• Appropriate qualifications/ relevant specialist courses

Desirable

• Teaching certificate or a willingness to work towards

Other

Essential

• I.T literate

Desirable

• Ability to work across site

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Epsom Hospital

Dorking Road

Epsom

KT18 7EG

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

343-4610067-SK-RB-Y-J