Staff Nurse, Outpatients

Transformationunitgm; Ashford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Nurse for the Outpatients Department. This role offers the chance to join a supportive team, promote patient care, and perform clinical responsibilities with the aim of ensuring high-quality health services. As a key member of the nursing team, you'll lead and mentor junior staff while adhering to NHS standards.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive and friendly environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months post qualification experience in a healthcare environment.
• Basic knowledge of specialty nursing (e.g. vascular).
• Willingness to undertake further professional development.

Responsibilities

• Promote and provide health education for patients and carers.
• Work effectively as part of the ward team.
• Follow safe working practices to protect patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Leadership

Education

NMC registered nurse (RGN)

Diploma level qualification in nursing

Job description

Employer Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Ashford Hospital Town Ashford, Surrey Salary £32,602 - £39,686 pa inc. HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 27/06/2025 23:59

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

Would you like the opportunity to work with an Outpatients Department?

If so, this is the role for you! An opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Nurse within the DTC Nursing division at Ashford Hospital Outpatient Department.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, independent, and committed registered nurse with NMC registration and with a specialist professional knowledge to join our highly motivated team. We offer a supportive, friendly, and caring environment and an abundance of development opportunities to showcase your skills. The post holder will be primarily based at Ashford Outpatients Department, however, may need to work across both Trusts and any other Trust site as required.

If you are interested in working with us, would like further information or would like to come for an informal visit, please contact Tisyl Delacruz or Ann Roffey on 01784 88 4683 or via email on [e-mail] and [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

General Responsibilities

To follow safe working practices and to take reasonable measures for the protection of themselves and patients.

To adhere at all times to the Trust’s Code of Conduct for Support Staff.

Be aware of and contribute to the protection of vulnerable adults/individuals from abuse.

Be aware of and adhere to Health and Safety and Infection Control Policies, report any concerns to nurse-in-charge/registered nurse immediately.

Clinical Responsibility

Promote and provide health education for patients and their carers.

With the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse ensure that clinical and housekeeping practice follows policies/procedures designed to prevent hospital acquired infection.

Support the implementation of quality assurance initiatives which will improve patient care and the patients’ environment.

Work effectively and efficiently as part of the ward team, and in accordance with the nursing philosophy.

Leadership or managerial

Act as an effective role model and demonstrate competent organisational and leadership skills.

Deputise for the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse and their deputies.

Ensure nursing staff under your supervision have a clear understanding of their duties and responsibilities, and of the standards of performance and conduct expected of them.

Promote good communication and working relationships and collaborative working with the multi- disciplinary team, both within the Unit and the rest of the Trust.

Working for our organisation

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

Please see the supporting links which you can find on the right-hand side of this job advert. There is guidance on how to make an application on NHS Jobs as well as more information about joining the ASPH Team

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will:

Work effectively and efficiently within the framework of Team nursing and individualised Patient Care.

In collaboration with department integrated multidisciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate Patient care.

To contribute towards developing and maintaining a suitable and stimulating learning environment.

Internally the post holder will develop effective working relationships with:

All members of multidisciplinary team.

Colleagues in other NHS Trusts and organisations.

Person specification

Attitude, Behaviour and Values

• Always puts patients first
• Willing and able to take personal responsibility
• Demonstrates passion for excellence
• Takes pride in their work and their team

Qualifications

• Must be an NMC registered nurse (RGN)
• Diploma level qualification or equivalent knowledge, skills and competency gained through experience.
• Willingness to undertake further professional development
• Evidence of further training

Experience

• Must have a minimum of 12 months post qualification experience in a healthcare environment
• Basic knowledge of speciality nursing (e.g. vascular)

Knowledge

• NHS Constitution
• NMC Code of Conduct
• NMC Record Keeping Guidance

Skills

• You have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights as appropriate to your role
• You are able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.