Job summary The Outpatient Department at Winchester Hospital is looking for qualified nurse to join our team of nurses and health care assistants that work to support a wide variety of specialties from surgery to medicine, breast care to urology, dermatology to colorectal plus many more. You will be assisting in a vast range of procedures which will include flexible sigmoidoscopy, minor dermatological procedures, ophthalmology and vascular dressing clinics, as well as general medical and surgical clinics. Previous outpatient experience is desirable but not essential as training will be given. Professional development is high on our priorities. The department offers a supportive and learning environment which endeavours to constantly develop the service, in order that its patients receive the highest quality and most up to date care. Flexible working is required; we are open from 8.30am-5.30pm Monday to Friday. Main duties of the job An initial period of supernumerary time and supervision will be provided during your induction, along with structured training and support. This is a very patient-focused service and the successful candidate will need excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work across a range of different medical and surgical specialties. The primary base is Winchester Hospital although you may be required to work individual shifts at one of the other Trust sites if required. About us Our values help us in what we do and how we do it. It is important that you understand and use these values throughout your employment with the Trust to define and develop our culture. The post holder will be:- Compassionate, caring about our patients. Accountable and responsible, always looking to improve. Respectful for all and show integrity in everything. Encouraging and challenging each other to always do our best. Date posted 30 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pa pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 251-FCSS9490-RN Job locations Royal Hampshire County Hospital Romsey Road Winchester SO22 5DG Job description Job responsibilities Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered. Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. Job description Job responsibilities Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered. Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. Person Specification Training Essential oDegree level education or equivalent Knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study, or employment experience NMC Registration Desirable oTeaching or Mentorship qualification Experience & knowledge Essential oEvidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD) clearly recorded for professional profile. Desirable oPrevious experience of working in an outpatient setting. Skills & Ability Essential oGood communication skills to communicate complex, sensitive or confidential information in an appropriate manner. Desirable oCustomer service experience i.e. dealing with complaints. Person Specification Training Essential oDegree level education or equivalent Knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study, or employment experience NMC Registration Desirable oTeaching or Mentorship qualification Experience & knowledge Essential oEvidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD) clearly recorded for professional profile. Desirable oPrevious experience of working in an outpatient setting. Skills & Ability Essential oGood communication skills to communicate complex, sensitive or confidential information in an appropriate manner. Desirable oCustomer service experience i.e. dealing with complaints. 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). Additional information 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 Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Hampshire County Hospital Romsey Road Winchester SO22 5DG Employer's website https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)