To provide skilled assistance in the Outpatient Department to both patients and clinicians. To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure all patients receive the best care, investigations and information that they need or want. The postholder is expected to carry out all the relevant forms of care without direct supervision and may be required to demonstrate procedures to, and supervise, students or unqualified staff

Main duties of the job

• Managing day to day flow of the outpatient department
• Team leading when nurse in charge and problem solving
• Ensuring health and safety standards are being adhered to
• Overseeing the running of clinics and being visible to assist where needed

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

Education, Qualificaation and Training

Essential

• Qualification in Adult Nursing
• Registered General Nurse or Enrolled Nurse

Desirable

• Mentorship in practice

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly with patients and multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to write clearly and legibly in English.
• Knowledge of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
• Knowledge of the Data Protection Act.

Desirable

• Able to manage own workload with supervision.
• Knowledge of the role of an Outpatient Nurse.
• Sound knowledge of Wound care and common medical and surgical conditions.
• Computer skills.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice.
• Good time management skills

Experience

Essential

• Sound post registration experience.

Desirable

• Previous experience in outpatient department
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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