Staff Nurse - Outpatients Assessment Centre

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Poole; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Poole is looking for a dedicated nurse to deliver safe and effective care to patients undergoing minor procedures. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, proactive, and committed to improving patient outcomes while working closely with a team. If you're keen on innovation in healthcare and are passionate about patient care, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a theatre setting or related specialties.
• Strong commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to provide safe and effective care.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients undergoing minor procedures.
• Assist in minor surgical and diagnostic procedures.
• Monitor patients’ conditions during and after procedures.

Skills

Compassionate nursing

Teamwork skills

Innovation enthusiasm

Job description

Clinical Care Delivery

Provide safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care to patients undergoing minor procedures across multiple specialties.

Prepare patients, equipment, and procedure areas in line with infection prevention and control policies.

Assist in minor surgical and diagnostic procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout.

Monitor patients during and after procedures, recognising and responding to changes in condition.

Provide discharge information and advice in accordance with Trust policies and individual care plans.

Administer medications and treatments in line with Trust protocols and NMC guidelines.

Ensure accurate and timely documentation of nursing assessments, care provided, and post-procedure outcomes.

Assist in setting up and smooth running of clinics and support Health care support workers.

This role would suit someone who has experience in the theatre setting or in any of the specialities. The service is focusing on how we can deliver diagnostic care and treatment in new ways, so an enthusiasm for innovation is essential.

We're looking for a compassionate, proactive person who demonstrates strong team work skills and a commitment to continuous improvement. You'll be instrumental in building a positive team culture and ensuring the service runs safely and efficiently.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.