Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic, polite, confident, resilient and organised individual to join the Medical Outpatient in the role of Staff Nurse. You will be expected to have good interpersonal and communication skills to deal with the numerous of patients that visit outpatients on a daily basis.

Whilst putting the patient first; the successful candidate will undertake a range of clinical duties as delegated by the OPD Sister or Staff Nurse in Charge and also take on the Nurse in Charge role.

You will be expected to record any care or intervention you provide as delegated by the OPD Sister/ Nurse in Charge. The ability to work at pace, following advice and instruction outlined by medical and/ or senior nursing staff is essential. You will be expected to be able to work alone or as part of a team within your NMC Code of Practice.

Previous experience in an acute hospital setting/ outpatient is an advantage.

Main duties of the job
You will be expected to support outpatients, with a focus on working in clinics to support patients during their outpatient journey. A range of duties from welcoming patient to clinic and explaining who they will see; performing any base line observations requested by the clinician, being a chaperone and good listener whilst ensuring that the clinic starts and finishes on time. You will be expected to be competent with using information technology as with work with electronic patient records.

About us
There is the expectation that you will be expected to work across the sites of Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.

Job responsibilities

• To provide a high standard of individualised compassionate care to patients, whilst maintaining at all times, their privacy and dignity.
• To assist the OPD Manager in the efficient running of medical outpatient clinics.
• To coordinate the clinics to ensure that patients visiting the outpatient area receive a first class service.
• To support patients visiting the outpatient setting; ensuring that they are kept updated & informed with their progress (in clinic) and explanation provided regarding any next steps (what happens next) through the service.
• To provide care for patients who attend the outpatient department and for their carers; within the recognized framework in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Calderdale & Huddersfield Foundation Trust policies, and Health & Safety legislation

Qualifications / Training
Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse in relevant field of practice (or within 6 months of completing a validated BSc or MSc course, resulting in NMC registration)
• Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor qualification or willingness to complete

Desirable

• Additional post-registration qualification relevant to field of practice
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Role Specific Training relevant to specialty of the post
• Teaching Qualification
• Leadership Qualification

Knowledge, Experience & Expertise
Essential

• Knowledge and skill to plan, deliver, and evaluate high quality, evidence-based nursing care to a group of patients within the speciality of the post
• Experience of working with patients, and those that matter to them, from a range of diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Experience of working as part of a team, with the ability to prioritise own workload.
• Knowledge and skill in infection prevention and control principles and procedures
• Knowledge and skill in safeguarding principles and procedures
• IT literacy and ability to use NHS systems
• Competence in speciality or role specific extended skills required of the post or willingness to undertake necessary training.

Desirable

• Clinical experience in the specialty of the post
• Skills in research and audit methodology and application of findings to practice
• Evidence of introducing change and innovation into nursing practice

Communication and Relationships (including Management Responsibilities)
Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to adapt to meet the requirements of patients, their families/carers, and professional colleagues.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexibility to meet the needs of the service

Desirable

• Human Factors awareness

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.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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