Staff Nurse (Outpatients) Margate

Spencer Private Hospitals; Margate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

Job Summary

We are recruiting for a Staff Nurse with proven experience to work within our friendly Outpatient Team within our private hospital.

Our department offers pre-operative assessment, consultant led clinics and minor procedures across multiple specialties such as gynaecology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, general surgery, ENT and Urology.

We are looking for an exceptional Staff Nurse with excellent clinic skills in minor procedures and diagnostics. Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills are a must.

The position will be varied shifts between the hours of 08.00 - 20.30 Monday to Saturday. Flexibility is required.

Please note - we are not offering sponsorship for this role.

Interview Date: 29th April 2025

Main Duties of the Job

1. Work across Outpatients services within our department.
2. Assist within multiple minor procedures and patient care episodes.
3. Run clinics and chaperone.
4. Screen and assess patients using nationally recognised standards.
5. Ensure a high standard of patient care is maintained in a clean and safe environment.

About Us

• Friendly and supportive nursing team.
• Consultant led services.
• Good hours of work with Sundays off.
• Training provided and plenty of scope for CPD.
• Revalidation support.
• Staff car parking paid for by us.
• Generous annual leave and bank holiday entitlement which increases with service.
• Competitive Rates of Pay.
• Staff Bonus and Recognition Schemes.
• Opt In Pension Scheme.
• Discounts on healthcare for yourself and family members.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE

To work under the direction of the Unit Sisters and Outpatient Manager.

To work as a team member within the work environment carrying out tasks involving the direct/indirect care of the patient ensuring that appropriate direction, supervision and control is used when in charge of the shift & junior members of the team.

To practice in accordance with the NMC codes, The Code (2015) and any other mandatory or organisational standards.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Line manager is the Outpatient Sister.
• Work in close liaison with the Nursing staff.
• Supervision of HCA and agency staff.
• Patients.
• Relatives.
• Clerical staff.
• Medical staff.
• Matron.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical

1. Work to eliminate avoidable infection by working according to infection control policies.
2. Demonstrate consistent high standard of hand hygiene practice and promote standards to staff, visitors and patients.
3. Deliver optimum patient care at all times.
4. Act as chaperone, patients advocate and witness during consultations, assisting when required with examinations.
5. Prepare and maintain clinics, ensuring that they run to time.
6. Receive training and gain competence in assisting with minor procedures and clinics within OPD.
7. Assist in minor procedure clinics in OPD.
8. Competently perform all diagnostics required within OPD.
9. Perform health screens on clients.
10. Remove dressings and apply simple dressings when required.
11. Ensure patients privacy and dignity at all times.
12. Maintain good relationships and develop good communication skills within the department.
13. To ensure that professional knowledge is regularly updated & passed on to junior staff members.

Financial

1. To be cost aware and utilise equipment and resources in an appropriate manner.
2. Checking of stock levels of consumables as required for each clinic.
3. To control staffing budget by checking staff rota with clinic requirements each evening & adjusting staff as necessary.

Business Development

1. To assist the Outpatient Department to continue to grow the business, increasing revenue and developing new services in partnership with our stakeholders.
2. To suggest new ideas/treatments that could improve financial performance for the unit.

Quality

1. Participate in regular audits of nursing standards and practice.
2. Use the clinical incident reporting procedure for reporting untoward incidents.
3. Assist in the investigation of complaints in relation to patient care, reporting to the OPD Manager.

Workforce

1. Act as the patients advocate.
2. To work autonomously implementing plans of care to ensure that the patients physical, social and psychological needs are met.
3. To contribute to & participate in the induction of new staff members to the unit.

This job description is intended to reflect, in outline, the responsibilities of the postholder, which may change over time with corporate or local business needs of Spencer Private Hospitals. It will therefore be subject to periodic review and amendment in the light of changing circumstances and following consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• Registered Nurse 1st level diploma/degree level.
• Evidence of continual professional development.

Desirable

• Teaching and Assessing Course or equivalent.

Personal Attributes Essential

• Flexible and tactful.
• Caring and friendly personality.
• Able to cope under pressure.
• Committed to providing a high quality clinical service.
• Clean and tidy presentation.
• Excellent team work and organisational skills.

Skills Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Good time management skills.
• Venepuncture.
• Recording of ECGs.

Desirable

• Participation in research.
• Counselling skills.

Experience Essential

• Experience within the outpatients department and in a surgical/ medical environment with a knowledge and understanding of surgical/medical procedures.
• Delivery of evidence based practice.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Spencer Private Hospitals Ltd

Address

Spencer Private Hospitals

Ramsgate Road

Margate

Kent

CT9 4BG

Employer's website

https://www.spencerprivatehospitals.com/