Staff Nurse, Outpatients (SPH)

NHS; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Nurse in the Outpatients Department at St. Peters Hospital. The successful candidate will join a supportive team, responsible for providing high-quality patient care, promoting health education, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. The role offers numerous development opportunities in a caring environment.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Staff health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with NMC registration required.
• Specialist professional knowledge in nursing.
• Enthusiastic and committed to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Follow safe working practices and protect patients.
• Promote health education for patients and carers.
• Act as a role model and demonstrate leadership.

Skills

Leadership skills

Clinical knowledge

Communication

Health education

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Job summary

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

If you are interested in working with us, would like further information, or wish to come for an informal visit, please contact Sister Liz Cosnahan at [e-mail].

Main duties of the job

1. General Responsibilities
2. Follow safe working practices and take reasonable measures for the protection of yourself and patients.
3. Adhere to the Trust's Code of Conduct for Support Staff at all times.
4. Be aware of and contribute to the protection of vulnerable adults/individuals from abuse.
5. Adhere to Health and Safety and Infection Control Policies; report concerns immediately.

Clinical Responsibility

1. Promote and provide health education for patients and their carers.
2. Ensure clinical and housekeeping practices follow policies to prevent hospital-acquired infections, in collaboration with the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse.
3. Support quality assurance initiatives to improve patient care and environment.
4. Work effectively as part of the ward team, aligned with nursing philosophy.

Leadership or managerial

1. Act as an effective role model and demonstrate leadership skills.
2. Deputise for the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse and deputies.
3. Ensure nursing staff understand their duties, responsibilities, and expected standards of performance and conduct.
4. Promote good communication and collaborative working within the multidisciplinary team, both within the unit and across the Trust.

About us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves over 410,000 people in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow, and beyond. Our workforce of over 3,700 staff provides a wide range of services across our two hospital sites—St. Peters, Chertsey, and Ashford Hospital, Ashford Surrey. We also operate numerous community clinics and support services.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. We are committed to staff health and wellbeing, continuous professional development, staff benefits, and flexible working arrangements to support our workforce and enhance patient care.

Details on how to apply and more about joining the ASPH team can be found via the links on the right-hand side of this job advert. Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.