Staff Nurse - Outpatients

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Band 5 Staff Nurse on a 12-month secondment, 37.5 hours per week, to join the Main Outpatient Department at Heatherwood Hospital. The role supports adult and paediatric outpatient care, with seven-day service and a dynamic, collaborative team environment.

Newly qualified nurses are welcome as the department fosters clinical development and leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

• Visible leadership, direction, and co-ordination of OPD services within the Frimley Health Outpatient nursing team.
• Coordinate specific OPD areas to maintain high standards of care and patient experience.
• Flexibility to meet service needs and support the Senior OPD team.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical activity in Outpatient Department (OPD) areas.
• Provide visible clinical presence and forward planning for OPD services.
• Support a culture of respect and equality within the OPD team.

Skills

OPD Leadership

Clinical Skills

Newly Qualified

Patient Care

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Job description

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our friendly and dynamic team on a 12 month secondment (37.5 hours per week) at the Main Outpatient Department, Heatherwood Hospital.

Our department delivers high-quality care to both adult and paediatric patients, providing a wide range of outpatient services seven days a week (Monday to Sunday, 08:00 – 18:00). The department is made up of five zones, each with a variety of clinical consultation and procedure rooms designed to support diverse patient needs.

Our dedicated team is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based, and patient-centred care, ensuring the best possible outcomes and experiences for all who use our services. We foster an environment that supports professional development and encourages clinical excellence within a collaborative and supportive setting.

• Please note, this role is suitable for Newly Qualified Nurses, including those due to qualify in the coming months*
• To work clinically providing visible leadership, direction, co-ordination, and forward planning of Outpatient Department (OPD) services within the Frimley Health Outpatient nursing team.
• You will serve as a prominent, inclusive role model, leading by example, demonstrating diverse expert clinical skills, clear professional and organisational values while overseeing the OPD areas.
• You will foster a culture of respect, belonging, and equality within the OPD team.
• Manage service needs and provide support to the Senior OPD team.
• Practice competently and develop within the role to ensure a high standard of care and patient experience are maintained in line with the Frimley Health Strategy, Vision, and Values.
• You will be expected to coordinate specific OPD areas, providing a visible clinical presence, ensuring a high standard of care and patient experience are maintained in line with the Frimley Health Strategy, Vision, and Values.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rafael Miguel Protacio Job title: Senior Charge Nurse Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 03006 144063