Staff Nurse - Outpatients Assessment Centre

NHS Jobs; Poole; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Staff Nurse for the Outpatients Assessment Centre. The role focuses on safe and compassionate patient care within a multidisciplinary team, liaising with consultants and practitioners to ensure smooth handovers and continuity of care.

The post emphasises patient safety, infection control, safeguarding, and medicines management, with involvement in audits and CPD activities.

Qualifications

• Must hold current NMC registration.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Patient-centered care with compassionate approach.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development (CPD).

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team with consultants and healthcare staff.
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, and carers, and answer queries.
• Escalate clinical concerns promptly to senior staff.
• Participate in audits, patient feedback, and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

NMC Registration

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Job description

Staff Nurse - Outpatients Assessment Centre

Teamwork and Communication Work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team, liaising with consultants, advanced clinical practitioners, healthcare assistants, and administrative staff. Participate in daily team briefings, safety huddles, and handovers to ensure continuity and safety of care. Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, families, and carers, offering reassurance and answering queries. Escalate any clinical concerns promptly to senior nursing or medical staff. Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Adhere to all Trust policies related to patient safety, infection control, safeguarding, and medicines management. Participate in audits, patient feedback surveys, and quality improvement initiatives to support service development. Report incidents, near misses, or risks using the Trust reporting systems and contribute to any follow-up or learning. Professional Development Take responsibility for maintaining NMC registration and completing revalidation requirements. Engage in mandatory training and continuing professional development (CPD) activities. Take part in supervision, appraisal, and learning opportunities to develop clinical skills and knowledge. Support junior staff and student nurses, acting as a positive role model within the team. Working Conditions / Physical Demands Required to stand and walk for most of the shift, with some moving and handling of equipment and patients. Exposure to bodily fluids and clinical environments such as procedure rooms and recovery areas. Some exposure to emotionally challenging situations when supporting patients and families.

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust