HMT Sancta Maria Hospital are currently looking for an experienced RGN to join our busy and diverse Outpatients team to support the growth of the department. This is an exciting time to join the team at Sancta Maria Hospital at our state-of-the-art hospital situated in the SA1 area of Swansea.
The Outpatients Department is a dynamic environment and will offer you an exciting opportunity to use all your nursing skills. The Department facilitates a number of multi-specialty clinics, including Dermatology, Orthopaedic, Ophthalmology, General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Urology and Cosmetic surgery. We are looking for a Full-time staff nurse to help deliver a high standard of evidence-based patient focused care.
We are only private hospital in Swansea offering a wide range of procedures carried out by a number of our leading consultants. As a not-for-profit organisation, Sancta Maria hospital is passionate about putting the patient first and we are committed to developing a five-star hospital which will set new standards in clinical care and patient experience in South West Wales.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude to working as part of a team ensuring a high standard of nursing care for all service users within the Outpatients Department. The post holder will act as an expert resource in the assessment and care of patients experiencing a range of symptoms. They will perform a range of diagnostic tests and clinical duties including venepuncture, visual acuities, visual fields, Uroflo ECG, assisting in minor procedures, and decontamination and reprocessing of flexible nasoendoscopes.
Applicants need to have good communication and organization skills, preferably with a proven record of working within an Outpatient or similar Department. A robust induction in to the department and training will be provided.
About us
At HMT Sancta Maria Hospital, we encourage our employees to have a positive work-life balance, who share our vision to provide world-class healthcare and we work effortlessly on training and development within our workforce to stand out from other healthcare providers. Join us as we currently look for motivated, dedicated and enthusiastic people who are ready to create a clinical module of the future.
Sancta Maria Hospital is an organisation who invests in our employees.
Benefits include:
Contributory Pension Scheme
Private Health Cover
Life Assurance
Free parking
Enhanced maternity/ adoption pay
Enhanced pay for unsociable hours
On-going training and development
Quality work environment
Employee Assistance Programme
Active Participation in Health Promotion
Team Working
Job responsibilities
At the Healthcare Management Trust (HMT), we are committed to delivering the highest qualityhealthcare and understand that our well-trained, passionate team of employees are at the heart ofdelivering the service our patients expect.
Our team of employees share our vision to provide world class healthcare, and we continuously improve theskills within our workforce to ensure we maintain our position within the healthcare sector. We know ourteam have a wealth of knowledge and experience, and by working together we develop an exciting andinnovative workplace.
he post holder will be required to provide high standards of direct patient care to a variety of differentsurgical patients within the Out Patient/ Pre-Assessment Unit. Enhancing patient care, while developingspecific clinical competencies and enhancing own knowledge through a lifelong learning approach.
The post holder will work under the guidance of the OPD/Pre-assessment manager in monitoring andmaintaining excellent standards of nursing care as part of the OPD/Pre-assessment team.The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care with the guidance and support of moresenior staff. To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover according to experience forany area specified.
The post holder will be accountable for their nursing practice, adhere to the policies and protocols of HMTand the NMC. He/she will have a responsibility for their own personal and professional development and willassist in the continuing professional development and overall performance of learners e.g. student nursesand junior staff in the clinical area.
Full Job Description Attached
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Adult Nurse
* Evidence of CPD
* Completion of Relevant training/ development programmes
Knowledge & Skills
* Nurse and care for a variety specialties and complexities of
* surgery
* Contribute to the development of programs of competency
* Ability to analyze and prioritize patient care
* Ability to work under pressure and provide high care standards
* To act as a patient advocate
* Act as a team member within the ward/ department
* Assisting with other members of the team in maintaining a safe
* The safe administration of medications
* Completing and updating accurate patient documentation.
* To use the correct procedure when handing a patient into the
* care of another nurse, giving the correct information and
* instruction.
* IT Skills
Experience
* Experience In management, and wound management, Venepuncture skills
* NHS or Independent sector experience
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.
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