OPD Staff nurse

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job description

Job Summary

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a motivated and adaptable Band 5 staff member to join our vibrant and dynamic team in the Outpatient Department (OPD), serving private patients. Our OPD covers an impressive range of specialties, including ENT, urology, neurosurgery, plastics, oncology, dermatology, and more.

You'll be part of an expert multidisciplinary team providing excellent clinical care to patients with complex surgical procedures and oncological cases. You'll also provide acute medical interventions to patients with a wide range of conditions.

This is the perfect department to develop your skills as part of a highly capable team where you're guaranteed opportunities to learn and develop. Your career goals are essential to us, and we believe in supporting our staff to develop the career that's right for you.

We offer wide opportunities to support networks for preceptorship, mentorship, and professional development.

This role is integral to ensuring that patients receive exceptional care and service across these diverse areas.

Main duties of the job

1. Providing high quality, effective, individualised nursing care to patients across all three sites by assessing their needs and developing, implementing, and evaluating care plans without supervision.
2. Maintaining accurate clinical observations of patients, utilising nursing skills and competencies.
3. Assisting in the teaching and development of nursing assistants and students, helping them to achieve their learning outcomes.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare, you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative, and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, and a staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan, or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time, or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Date posted:
21 March 2025

Pay scheme:
Agenda for change

Band:
Band 5

Salary:
£35,964 to £43,780 a year pa inclusive

Contract:
Permanent

Working pattern:
Full-time

Reference number:
290-PHC-063

Job locations:
Charing Cross Hospital, London, W6 8RF

Job Description

Responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse

Desirable

• 24 months experience in healthcare
• Pre-Admission course completed

Experience Essential

• Experience in a busy OPD setting

Desirable

• Experience with a variety of specialities in OPD (Neurosurgery, Urology, ENT, Oncology, Plastics, Dermatology, etc.)

Skills/knowledge/ abilities Essential

• Excellent phlebotomy skills
• Good clinical skills and a commitment to developing them further
• An awareness of current developments in nursing and a knowledge of the NMC Code
• Good IT skills

Desirable

• Experience handling a high-volume workload efficiently.
• Previous working experience with private facilities

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Charing Cross Hospital, London, W6 8RF
Employer's website
https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/