Staff Nurse Outpatients

East Cheshire NHS Trust; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

East Cheshire NHS Trust is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join our busy Outpatients Department. You will deliver patient-centred care across specialties, assess, plan, and evaluate care, and support clinics while ensuring a positive patient experience.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, develop junior staff, contribute to service improvement, and uphold governance and safeguarding standards in a welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and safeguarding knowledge.
• Experience delivering patient-centred care in outpatient settings desirable.
• Ability to use electronic patient record systems and document care accurately.
• Understanding of trust policies, governance and health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate individualised nursing care.
• Support clinics and ensure smooth, efficient outpatient services.
• Mentor and develop junior staff and learners within the department.
• Contribute to quality improvement and service development initiatives.

Skills

Assess/Plan/Deliver/Evaluate care

Communication skills

Teamwork & delegation

Time management

Electronic patient records

Clinical procedures (IV, catheter)

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC)

Understanding of NMC Code & safeguarding

Post-registration course relevant to clinical area

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse to join our busy Outpatients Department.

As a Staff Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across a range of specialties, supporting patients throughout their outpatient journey. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating care, while ensuring an excellent patient experience and the smooth running of clinics.

You will contribute to service improvement, support the development of junior colleagues and students, and help maintain a safe, effective and welcoming environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who is passionate about delivering outstanding care and developing their skills within a dynamic outpatient setting.

Non-UK or Irish applicants: you are responsible for checking your visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job

As a Staff Nurse within the Outpatients Department, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating individualised nursing care to meet the needs of patients attending outpatient services.

You will support the smooth and efficient running of clinics, undertaking clinical procedures and investigations within your scope of practice while ensuring care is delivered in line with Trust policies, professional standards and best practice.

Working closely with consultants, nursing colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to positive patient outcomes and an excellent patient experience.

You will provide advice, support and health education to patients and their carers, maintain accurate and timely clinical records, and promote a safe, clean and welcoming environment.

The role also includes supporting and developing junior staff and learners, acting as a positive role model, participating in quality improvement and service development initiatives, and maintaining compliance with clinical governance, safeguarding, infection prevention and health and safety requirements.

In the absence of senior staff, you will assist in coordinating the department to ensure the continued delivery of safe and effective care.

About us

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Job responsibilities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council NMC)
• Understanding of NMC Code, safeguarding and consent; working knowledge of NHS values and standards
• Post-registration course relevant to clinical area

Knowledge and Skills

• Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care; effective documentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to build therapeutic relationships
• Ability to work within a team and take delegated responsibility, understanding of professional boundaries
• Able to prioritise and manage time effectively in a busy clinical setting
• Confident in using electronic patient records and digital systems
• Compassionate, reliable, committed to person centred care; demonstrates resilience and emotional maturity
• Proficient in clinical procedures relevant to the area (e.g., IV administration, catheterisation)
• Experience liaising with families and multi agency professionals
• Knowledge of local and national healthcare initiatives
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Experience

• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Previous experience mentoring students or supervising junior staff
• Experience of taking charge or leading a shift
• Experience contributing to service improvement or change
• Experience using audit or reporting tools

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.