We have a vacancy for a staff nurse to join our team within Outpatients. The post holder will join a team of Nurses, HCSW's and CSWs to provide excellent care for those coming in for an outpatient appointment, which may include dressing wounds in plastics nurse-led clinic, performing ECGs, or venepuncture. The successful applicant must be willing to work across all six areas of Outpatients including Corbett and Guest. Full support and training will be given.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision. They will be required to actively participate in the teaching and supervision of other nursing and non-nursing staff.
The post holder will also be required to take a lead/link role for the nursing unit/department to be determined on appointment/appraisal.
Will need to be confident and competent in the assessment and care of complex wounds following plastic surgery.
About us
At the Dudley Group, our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do, which is to provide a world-class service that aligns with our vision of excellent health care and improved health for all. We seek to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high-quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Personal qualities
Essential
* Willingness to work across 3 sites and work flexibly covering for colleagues as necessary
* Ability to organise and prioritise a diverse workload and work under pressure
* Problem-solving/co-ordination skills
* Attention to detail and accuracy
* Ability to deal with complaints in line with Trust Policy
* Focus on performance and quality
Skills and Experience
Essential
* Evidence of professional Development
* Willingness to complete courses and training relevant to the specialist area
* Good organisational skills
* Knowledge and experience assessing and dressing complicated wounds
* Able to identify appropriate skill mix to ensure correct support for clinics across an organisation
* Computer literate
* Knowledge of health and safety in the workplace
* Working knowledge of NICE guidelines and impact on services
Desirable
* Experience within a hospital setting
* Clinical competence in venepuncture, ECG or be willing to undertake training
Education Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse
* Evidence of undertaking a recognised course of study in teaching and assessing, or willingness to complete
Desirable
* Degree level study
* Recognised Management/Leadership course
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
* Effective communication skills, verbal and written
* Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team
Employer details
Employer name
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Russells Hall Hospital
Pensnett Road
Dudley
DY1 2HQ
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