An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Registered Nurse to our Outpatients Department. We are a busy and dynamic department. We are looking for an enthusiastic and positive individual to join us in providing high quality and compassionate care.

You will need to have excellent clinical skills, be adaptable to change and be able to complement and support the existing team of nurses and doctors. You will need to have current acute experience in a ward or department setting. At interview, you must be able to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge as well as knowledge of current healthcare initiatives.

Please note that applicants who proceed to interview will be expected to undertake and achieve a 95% pass mark on a basic drug calculation paper and patient assessment paper.

Please feel free to arrange a visit to the department.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for providing all aspects of patient care through the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.The post holder will carry out all forms of care without direct supervision and assist with the training and supervision of qualified and unqualified staff, under the guidance of the Senior Sister.They will work in the clinics in the Main Outpatient Department, including Fracture and Empress clinics, at Darent Valley Hospital.The post holder will manage a clinic area on a regular basis, and will be required to manage the department on an occasional basis.

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for the assessment, implementation and evaluation of care needs of outpatients. To provide and maintain a stable and safe clinical environment.

Carries out all forms of care without direct supervision and assists with the training and supervision of qualified and unqualified staff, including students, under the guidance of the Senior Sister or Deputy.

To work across Outpatient Clinics on all Trust sites, as required by the service.

Is expected to manage the department on an occasional basis.

Person Specification

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse.
• Student Assessor qualification or willingness to undertake.
• Evidence of professional development.
• Evidence of current Supervisor role with Students.

Desirable

• Student Assessor qualification.

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Keyboard skills to be tested at interview (Email, Word as a minimum).
• Ability to motivate others.
• The deteriorating patient and NEWS Scoring.

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Post registration experience in an acute NHS setting.
• Supervising junior staff and students.
• Evidence of complex wound management (ideally plastics or vascular)

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Good organisational skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in tasks.
• Strong communication and customer skills.
• Kind, caring manner.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Flexible in hours and days.
• Ability to adapt to the changing needs of the patients and department.

Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

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