Registered Nurse - Outpatients

The Methodist Church in Britain; Havant; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Pension

Spire for you rewards platform

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Sharesave

Free DBS check

Job summary

Spire Portsmouth Hospital is seeking a permanent full-time staff nurse for the outpatient unit. The post involves running nurse-led dressing and phlebotomy clinics, assisting consultants, and managing outpatient records.

You will participate in pre-operative investigations and act as a chaperone during examinations and minor procedures. Applicants should hold current NMC registration without restrictions and have experience in outpatient or surgical settings.

Qualifications

• ECG and phlebotomy training.
• Current NMC registration with no restriction on practice.
• Experience in outpatient or surgical environments.
• Experience working in teams with minimal supervision.
• Competence across a range of nursing skills.

Responsibilities

• Run nurse-led dressing and phlebotomy clinics.
• Assist with pre-operative investigations.
• Chaperone and assist consultants during examinations and minor surgical procedures.
• Arrange investigations requested by consultants.
• Complete outpatient documentation to a high standard.
• Deliver individualised nursing care and procedures in line with hospital policy.
• Provide patients with relevant, accessible information about procedures and treatments.
• Carry out other duties delegated by the OPD manager or team leader.

Skills

Nursing skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Clinical assessment

Job description

A permanent, full-time staff nurse post in the outpatient unit at Spire Portsmouth Hospital, working within a team that covers a range of specialisms. The work centres on running nurse-led dressing and phlebotomy clinics, supporting consultants during examinations and minor procedures, and keeping outpatient records and patient information. The post combines clinic work, chaperoning and pre-operative investigations, with duties delegated by the OPD manager or team leader. NMC registration with no restriction on practice is required.

What the job involves

• Run nurse-led dressing and phlebotomy clinics
• Assist with pre-operative investigations
• Chaperone and assist consultants during examinations and minor surgical procedures
• Arrange investigations requested by consultants
• Complete outpatient documentation to a high standard
• Deliver individualised nursing care and procedures in line with hospital policy
• Give patients relevant, accessible written information about their procedures and treatments
• Carry out other duties delegated by the OPD manager or team leader

What’s required

Qualifications

• ECG and phlebotomy training

Registration & licences

• Current NMC registration with no restriction on practice

Experience

• Experience of working in an outpatient or surgical environment
• Experience of working in teams with minimal supervision

Skills & knowledge

• Competence across a range of nursing skills

Nice to have

• Experience of working in an outpatient or surgical environment
• ECG and phlebotomy training

What’s offered

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• Spire for you reward platform with discounts and cashback at over 1,000 retailers
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Sharesave
• Free DBS check