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Staff Nurse Outpatients (across sites covering Canterbury and Ashford), Ashford
Location: Ashford, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
6
Posted:
23.01.2025
Expiry Date:
09.03.2025
Job Description:
Job summary
A rare opportunity has arisen for a Registered Staff Nurse to join our fast-paced, dynamic Outpatients Department and Preoperative Assessment service at our Private Hospital in Canterbury. Friendly and flexible candidates are sought to work closely with our fantastic Nursing Team and Consultants to support patients who access our outpatient services. We offer consultant-led clinics, minor surgery, clinical procedures, and pre-operative assessment services across a wide range of specialities such as Ophthalmology, Gynaecology, Urology, ENT, Orthopaedics, and General Surgery.
You will have the opportunity to manage and work within a varied caseload in OPD services.
Interview Date: 13th February 2025
Main duties of the job
* Registered Nurse 1st Level
* Evidence of continual professional development
* Demonstrates a patient-focused approach
* Experience in a surgical/medical environment with knowledge and understanding of surgical/medical procedures
* Commitment to professional development
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* Able to cope under pressure
* Committed to providing a quality clinical service
About us
Spencer Private Hospitals Ltd recognise and value all of their staff and are committed to developing a well-trained and flexible workforce. As an Investors in People accredited organisation, you can expect a generous holiday allowance, increasing with length of service, a company contribution pension scheme, family and friends discounts on Physiotherapy and Health Screening services, as well as uniform and free onsite parking.
Independent hospitals are dedicated to finding the very best staff. This means searching for the most enthusiastic and motivated staff who are passionate about delivering excellent care to patients.
Job responsibilities
* The post holders will be expected to work across all areas of Spencer Private hospitals within their role remit
* Contribute to the maintenance of patient care standards and assist with the implementation of changes to care delivery systems, methods, and nursing practice to improve the quality of care
* Contribute to the development and implementation of nursing standards which reflect customer requirements and professional best practice
* Carry out planned care for a group of patients without direct supervision, providing individualised patient care
* Provide professional leadership, advice, and guidance within the team, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team
* Assist and advise staff both registered and unregistered in the delivery of patient care
* Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records in line with professional standards
* Have responsibility for the administration and custody of medicines in line with Spencer Private Hospitals (SPH) policy and professional standards
* Assist in maintaining professional standards, highlighting to the line manager when standards are not met
* Uphold the corporate values of SPH
Qualifications
Essential
* Diploma or Degree
* Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable
* Teaching and Assessing Course or equivalent
Experience
Essential
* Experience in surgical/medical/OPD environment with knowledge and understanding of surgical/medical/OPD procedures
* Delivery of evidence-based practice
* Demonstrates a patient-focused approach
Desirable
* One year post-registration experience
Skills
Essential
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Excellent employee relations track record
* Commitment to professional development
* Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* Computer skills
* Good time management
Desirable
* Participation in research
Personal Attributes/Other
Essential
* Flexible and tactful
* Caring and friendly personality
* Able to cope under pressure
* Committed to providing a quality clinical service
* Ability to problem solve
* Up-to-date knowledge of professional nursing issues
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