Job summary Please Note: Interviews for this post will be held Face-To-Face. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a caring and motivated nurse with excellent clinical and interpersonal skills to join our friendly team in the Outpatient Department at SGH. The department provides outpatient services for a variety of medical and surgical specialties, including Ophthalmology, Respiratory, General Surgery, Colorectal, Dermatology, Urology, and Orthopaedics, and supports the Radiology Department with special procedures. As a Band 5 Staff Nurse, you will work alongside a dynamic, multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced outpatient setting. This role involves assessing and supporting patients through consultations, procedures, and treatments. You will have the chance to develop specialist skills in various specialties, benefit from our commitment to professional development, and contribute to an innovative, patient-centered environment. We are seeking a registered nurse with excellent communication skills and a passion for leading change and providing high-quality care. While previous experience in outpatient care is beneficial, it is not essentialwe value commitment to learning and an adaptable approach. This is an exciting time to join us as outpatient services undergo transformation led by Humber Coast and Vale and NHS England/Improvement initiatives. Main duties of the job As an Outpatients nurse you must adhere to the Trusts values- Honesty, Compassion, Respect & Team work, always promoting a positive attitude. The department's missionis to treat everyone with respect, dignity and in a safe and welcoming environment. We frequently audit our services and welcome patient feedback to help us maintain and improve our services. We are here to listen, treat, care and support our patients & their family members. We aspire to create a supportive environment for everyone. Your role will be varied, working within all specialties, and areas that Outpatients covers where you can demonstrate your clinical practice and further enhance your knowledge and skills. You will be expected to coordinate specific OPD areas, providing a visible clinical presence supporting the senior team with the day to day running of the department. To support, supervise and assess all learners, students, temporary, new and junior staff within the departments. About us NLAG is part of one of the largest acute and community Group arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion. Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Group has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve. Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH. As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology. We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Group and our community. Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated. Date posted 16 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 208-C97F49-25-1 Job locations Scunthorpe General Hospital Scunthorpe DN15 7BH Job description Job responsibilities For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below. As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide. Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees. We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen. Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues. We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients. We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/ In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role. Job description Job responsibilities For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below. As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide. Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees. We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen. Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues. We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients. We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/ In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse -Diploma in appropriate branch Evidence of post registration development Desirable Degree in Nursing in relevant subject Qualified Mentor or working towards Knowledge & Experience Essential Minimum six months post registration experience in relevant speciality Demonstrates ability lead change Experience of phlebotomy, cannulation and Medication administration (IV, Oral, IM and Drops instillation) Demonstrates ability to prioritise workload Proven ability to work effectively under pressure Desirable Experience of working in Outpatient Department Experience of being 'in charge' of a shift Demonstrates evidence of professional development Demonstrates ability to work under own initiative Proven ability to communicate effectively verbally Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse -Diploma in appropriate branch Evidence of post registration development Desirable Degree in Nursing in relevant subject Qualified Mentor or working towards Knowledge & Experience Essential Minimum six months post registration experience in relevant speciality Demonstrates ability lead change Experience of phlebotomy, cannulation and Medication administration (IV, Oral, IM and Drops instillation) Demonstrates ability to prioritise workload Proven ability to work effectively under pressure Desirable Experience of working in Outpatient Department Experience of being 'in charge' of a shift Demonstrates evidence of professional development Demonstrates ability to work under own initiative Proven ability to communicate effectively verbally 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). 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 Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust Address Scunthorpe General Hospital Scunthorpe DN15 7BH Employer's website https://www.nlg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)