Staff Nurse BAND 5 - Outpatients VIN

MCHFT's Victoria Infirmary Outpatients department is renowned for its commitment to excellence.

Job Summary
We are looking for a dynamic and dedicated Band 5 RGN to be a valuable asset to our team. This role offers the chance to work alongside skilled professionals, providing exceptional care to our patients. Additionally, you will have the exciting opportunity to assist in minor operations and dermatology clinics alongside our clinicians predominantly on weekends. While previous dermatology knowledge and skills are desirable, they are not essential, as we believe in providing training and growth opportunities to our team members.

The successful candidate will be expected to primarily work in Outpatients at Victoria Infirmary but would need to be able work at Main Outpatients Department Leighton Hospital, if and when required.

Main duties of the job

• Organising and co-ordinating outpatient clinics, assessing care needs and developing, implementing and evaluating programmes of care.
• Working alongside other multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide specialist information and support within the outpatient setting to both patients and nursing support staff.

About Us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.

We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.

The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

• To perform comprehensive assessment of patients nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care in the outpatients setting, utilising research as appropriate and supporting junior colleagues with this.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team/agencies to ensure that patient needs are met.
• To be designated to manage the clinic for the duration of shift by clinic manager.
• Prepare the clinical area for safe practice by ensuring that cleanliness is maintained, materials and equipment are ready for use, including clearing away afterwards.
• To support in the management of a specific group of patients and deliver evidenced based nursing care to the highest standard.
• Collect, collate and report information, maintaining accurate patient records/documentation.
• To respond to and prioritise a wide range of demands and tasks in a rapidly changing environment, liaising with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• To contribute to the promotion of effective, appropriate and timely information and education to patients and relatives.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC pin

Desirable

• Previous Outpatient experience

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills

Desirable

• Computer literate

Knowledge

Essential

• Wound assessment
• Minor operations

Desirable

• Multi disciplinary knowledge

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer name
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Victoria Infirmary
Winnington Lane
Northwich
CW8 1AW