Staff Nurse (Outpatients) Margate

We are recruiting for a Staff Nurse with proven experience to work within our friendly Outpatient Team within our private hospital.

Our department offers pre-operative assessment, consultant led clinics and minor procedures across multiple specialties such as gynaecology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, general surgery, ENT and Urology.

We are looking for an exceptional Staff Nurse with excellent clinic skills in minor procedures and diagnostics. Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills are a must.

The position will be varied shifts between the hours of 08.00 - 20.30 Monday to Saturday. Flexibility is required.

Please note - we are not offering sponsorship for this role.

Interview Date: 13th May 2025

Main duties of the job

Work across Outpatients services within our department

Assist within multiple minor procedures and patient care episodes.

Run clinics and chaperone

Screen and assess patients using nationally recognised standards.

Ensure a high standard of a patient care is maintained in a clean andsafe environment.

About us

Friendly and supportive nursing team

Good hours of work with Sundays off

Training provided and plenty of scope for CPD

Revalidation support

Staff car parking paid for by us

Generous annual leave and bank holiday entitlement which increases withservice

Competitive Rates of Pay

Staff Bonus and Recognition Schemes

Discounts on healthcare for yourself and family members

Job responsibilities

JOBPURPOSE

To work under the direction of the UnitSisters and Outpatient Manager.

To work as a team member within the work environmentcarrying out tasks involving the direct/indirect care of the patient ensuringthat appropriate direction, supervision and control is used when in charge ofthe shift & junior members of the team.

To practice in accordance with the NMCcodes, The Code (2015) and any other mandatory or organisational standards.

KEYRELATIONSHIPS

Linemanager is the Outpatient Sister

Workin close liaison with the Nursing staff

Supervisionof HCA and agency staff

Relatives

Medicalstaff

Matron

KEYRESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical

Work toeliminate avoidable infection by working according to infection controlpolicies

Demonstrate consistent high standard of handhygiene practice and promote standards to staff, visitors and patients

Deliveroptimum patient care at all times

Act as chaperone. Patients advocateand witness during consultations, assisting when required withexaminations.

Prepare and maintain clinics,ensuring that they run to time

Receive training and gaincompetence in assisting with minor procedures and clinics within OPD

Assist in minor procedure clinicsin OPD

Assist with dermatology, varicoseveins, ophthalmology, ENT, scleropathy cystoscopies, hysteroscopies, paininjection clinics and varicose vein treatment procedures within OPD

Competentlyperform all diagnostics required within OPD

Performhealth screens on clients

Remove dressings and apply simpledressings when required

Deal carefully with patientspersonal property

Ensure patients privacy and dignityat all times

To participate in the checking ofCDs and resuscitation trolley

Maintain stock levels in consultingrooms & clinical area and order any stock requirements

Maintain pharmacy & pathologystock levels & order weekly using relevant order form

Demonstrate knowledge and skillsregarding equipment, instruments used in clinics, cleaning, maintainingand storage of such equipment adhering to strict IPC and decontaminationprotocols

Maintain good relationships anddevelop good communication skills within the department

Treat all matters relating topatients and other staff as confidential

Adopt an attitude of flexibility inorder to be a team member

To ensure that professionalknowledge is regularly updated & passed on to junior staff members

Tobe cost aware and utilise equipment and resources in an appropriate manner

Checkingof stock levels of consumables as required for each clinic

Tocontrol staffing budget by checking staff rota with clinic requirements eachevening & adjusting staff as necessary

Tobe aware of costs of consumables & budget carefully when ordering any newstock

To assist in the analysis of workingpractices and implement changes which will eliminate wasteful methods andunnecessary expense

BusinessDevelopment

Toassist the Outpatient Department to continue to grow the business, increasingrevenue and developing new services in partnership with our stakeholders

Tosuggest new ideas/treatments that could improve financial performance for theunit

Quality

Participatein regular audits of nursing standards and practice

Usethe clinical incident reporting procedure for reporting untoward incidents-DATIX and In phase

Assistin the investigation of complaints in relation to patient care, reportingto the OPD Manager

Complywith COSHH regulations and the Health and Safety at Work Act

To participate in staff PersonalDevelopment Discussions and the identification of personal needs and set andevaluate personal objectives

Toparticipate in in-house training sessions and attend meetings and discussionswhen required

To ensurethat all Hospital policies, local policies and legal requirements relating toclinical care and health and safety are complied with

Participatein the annual review of departmental policies and procedures to ensure thatthey reflect good practice. Worktowards retaining ISO9001:2015 and ISO14001:2015 accreditation also participatewith Investors in People

Workforce

Act asthe patients advocate

To work autonomously implementing plans ofcare to ensure that the patients physical, social and psychological needsare met

Ensure privacy and dignity of patients ismaintained at all times

Minimise risk of harm to patients, staff andvisitors by working according to risk management policies

Beingaware of the environment and reporting to manager any risks identified

Tocontribute to & participate in the induction of new staff members to theunit

To ensure that other staff receiveinformation and instructions in a clear, concise and timely fashion

To provide appropriate supervisionand direction to other nurses on the team, according to their individual capabilitiesand known competencies

Thisjob description is intended to reflect, in outline, the responsibilities of thepostholder, which may change over time with corporate or local business needsof Spencer Private Hospitals. It willtherefore be subject to periodic review and amendment in the light of changingcircumstances and following consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Registered Nurse 1st level diploma/degree level
• Evidence of continual professional development
• Teaching and Assessing Course or equivalent

Personal Attributes

• Flexible and tactful
• Caring and friendly personality
• Able to cope under pressure
• Committed to providing a high quality clinical service.
• Clean and tidy presentation
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent team work and organisational skills
• Flexibility in hours to suit the departments needs

Skills

• 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
• Venepuncture
• Recording of ECGs
• Participation in research.
• Counselling skills.

Experience

• Experience within the outpatients department and in a surgical/ medical environment with a knowledge and understanding of surgical/medical procedures
• Delivery of evidence based practice
• Demonstrates a patient focus

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.

£31,929.23 to £38,850.82 a yeardependent upon qualifications and experience