An opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse to join our friendly team in the Outpatients Department at East Cheshire NHS Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity for staff to work within Outpatients including the Elective Treatment centre to enhance their knowledge within the role and develop with excellent training opportunities.

Outpatient clinics cover a wide range of specialties making this a varied and interesting role. Outpatients at East Cheshire covers 5 sites across the Trust and some out of hours work is needed as services require, so flexibility is essential.

This post is Permanent

Hours per week: 37.5/ 24 - 2 posts

Main duties of the job

To be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care within the Outpatient Department. To take charge of the department in the absence of senior staff.

About us

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registration
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Degree

Knowledge

Essential

• Two years post registration experience

Desirable

• Be aware of political influences on healthcare.

Training and CPD

Desirable

• Teaching certificate NVQ assessor

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Ability to work without supervision

Desirable

• Extended clinical skills

Other

Essential

• Please refer to the person specification for further role requirements.

Employer details

Employer name

East Cheshire NHS Trust

Address

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL

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