Registered Nurse - Outpatients Department

NHS; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse in the Outpatients Department at Furness General Hospital. This role requires a dedicated individual to deliver high-quality care and support patient experience. Flexibility in working hours is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Evidence of recent professional development.
• Experience as a shift team leader.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient-focused care.
• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Work flexibly over six days, including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Communication

Team Leadership

Clinical Skills

Education

First-level Registered Nurse

Teaching Qualification

Mentoring/Assessing qualification

Post-registration clinical course

ECDL or equivalent

Job description

Go back University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Registered Nurse - Outpatients Department

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Outpatient Departments at the Furness General Hospital & Ulverston Community Health Centre for a Registered Nurse (Adult) for a 24-hour post. You must be highly motivated, demonstrate a dedication to high-quality care, and be willing to work flexibly to promote high standards and support us in improving patient experience and safety in Outpatients.

Main duties of the job

Training and support will be provided to aid your development.

The hours will be worked flexibly over six days, including some evenings and weekends. Previous experience in an outpatient or clinical setting is advantageous.

You will be able to: work as an effective team leader, demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills, deliver high-quality patient-focused care, be dedicated to improving clinical practice, and be committed to personal and staff development.

About us

We operate from three main hospitals: Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, along with community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and RLI offer a range of general hospital services, including Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units, and various consultant-led services.

WGH provides general hospital services and an Urgent Treatment Centre for non-life-threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three hospitals provide planned care, including outpatient services, diagnostics, therapies, day case, and inpatient surgery, along with outreach services across Morecambe Bay.

Job responsibilities

For detailed information about the role and main duties, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification under the supporting documents. More information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be found on our website: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• First-level Registered Nurse
• Willingness to undertake Teaching Qualification, Mentoring/Assessing qualification, NVQ
• Assessors Award
• Post-registration clinical course relevant to the area
• ECDL or equivalent

Experience

• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
• Evidence of recent professional development
• Experience establishing effective communication
• Experience implementing change
• Previous experience in the designated area
• Mentoring and assessing junior staff experience
• Experience as a shift team leader

Skills, ability, and knowledge

• Willingness to undertake specific clinical skills relevant to the specialty
• Ability to prioritize own workload and that of others
• Up-to-date knowledge of professional issues
• Understanding of current NHS issues
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance
• Actions supporting equality, diversity, rights, and quality assurance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to assess any criminal convictions.

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

£29,970 to £36,483 per annum (pro rata)