Outpatient Sister

NHS; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced Outpatient Sister to manage the outpatient department at Derby Hospital. You will lead a team to ensure high standards of patient care and safety. The ideal candidate has strong clinical leadership skills and is registered with the NMC. This role offers a competitive salary up to £45,000 per annum, along with benefits including gym membership and health assessments.

Benefits

Free gym membership

Health assessments

Retail discounts

Pension options

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with relevant qualifications and experience.
• Ability to lead a team towards innovation and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the efficient running of the Outpatient Department.
• Support and deputise for the Clinical Head of Department as required.
• Coordinate activity and be responsible for patient care and safety.
• Champion a supportive and enabling working culture.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong clinical leadership

Good communication and organisational skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Knowledge of department management

Education

Registered with the appropriate governing body, including NMC

Job description

Outpatient SisterDerby Hospital | Nursing | Permeant | Full Time Up to £45,000 per annum depending on experience 37.5 hours per week Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we're committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award‑winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you.

Main duties of the job

As an Outpatient Sister you will:

• Ensure the efficient running of the Outpatient Department, support and deputise for the Clinical Head of Department (as required).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with all members of the MDT, consultants and patients.
• Enthusiastic and motivated with a strong "can do" attitude that replicates your own desire to succeed.
• Co‑ordinate activity and be responsible for patient care and safety.
• Be instrumental to the patient experience, ensuring seamless, personalised care.
• Apply your knowledge and skills in assessment, care planning and delivery.
• Champion a supportive, enabling working culture on the ward, promoting staff safety and education.

About us

Nuffield Health Derby Hospital The Nuffield Health Derby Hospital is a modern, purpose‑built hospital with 38 en‑suite beds, three operating theatres, and a comprehensive range of outpatient services. The Radiology department is a small but busy department covering general radiographic procedures, theatre, ultrasound, MRI and CT. Set in beautiful grounds, we're about 3 miles from the city centre, within easy reach of all major roads and bus routes.

Benefits

Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.

Qualifications

• Registered with the appropriate governing body and holding the relevant qualifications and experience, including NMC.

Experience

• Strong clinical leadership and experience leading a team to a shared vision to promote innovation and sustainability.
• Good communication and organisational skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge and understanding of running a smooth, effective department, including equipment management.

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.