Staff Nurse - Spinal Outpatients

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Staff Nurse at a renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre. This role involves providing high-quality nursing care to patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. You will be part of a dedicated team, striving to maintain the highest standards of care while supporting the diverse needs of patients. The position offers flexible working options and the chance to grow within a supportive environment that values inclusion and professional development. Join a family-friendly organization committed to making a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous annual leave entitlement

Access to NHS discount schemes

Learning and development opportunities

Health and wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a focus on spinal cord injury care.
• Experience in teaching students and healthcare assistants.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily organisation and management of Spinal Outpatient Clinics.
• Participate in Clinical Supervision to enhance patient care.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Good time management skills

Ability to work required shifts

Ability to manage and prioritise own caseload

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of the NMC code of conduct

Ability to maintain a safe clinical environment

Willingness to develop teaching skills

Education

Registered Nurse/Awaiting NMC PIN

Post qualification experience in relevant speciality

Evidence of further continued professional development

NMC approved mentoring qualification

Job description

Full time

Part time

Job share

Flexible working

Job ref434-CR7066964EmployerBuckinghamshire Healthcare NHS TrustEmployer typeNHSSiteNational Spinal Injuries Centre - Stoke Mandeville HospitalTownAylesburySalary£29,970 - £36,483 Per annum pro rataSalary periodYearlyClosing31/03/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Band 5

Be part of our BHT family

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.

We care for over half a million patients every year:

provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics

nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services

regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services

deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.

More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.

We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.

If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone [phone].

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work – and invite you to join our BHT family.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse post within the National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.

The post holder will work within the Spinal Outpatients Department providing inpatient and outpatient services. You will be self-driven, striving to provide a high standard of nursing care.

Working with both NSIC Outpatients and In-patients within the Spinal Outpatients Department.

Main duties of the job

Assist in the daily organisation and management of Spinal Outpatient Clinics.

Regularly take charge of clinic sessions, as determined by the Department Sister and in line with clinic activities.

and preserve the patient’s privacy and dignity.

registration nurse training and for multi-disciplinary team training.

(SPOP) and out-patients admitted to wards.

and young people.

Participate in Clinical Supervision to enhance patient care.

To have a broad knowledge and understanding of all relevant Trust policies, and procedures.

Working for our organisation

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.

As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.

Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

Our vision

Our mission

Our CARE

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person specification

Education, Qualification & Training

Essential criteria

Registered Nurse/Awaiting NMC PIN

Evidence of further continued professional development

Post qualification experience in relevant speciality

Hold / be working towards an NMC approved mentoring qualification

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential criteria

High self-motivation plus ability to motivate other

Good time management skills

Ability to work required shifts

Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to negotiate

Ability to manage and prioritise own caseload with supervision

Ability to solve problems and use initiative

Willingness to undergo training (e.g. medications)

Knowledge of the NMC code of conduct

Ability to maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care Adaptable to change

Knowledge of Research based practice

Willingness to develop teaching skills

Awareness of the NHSE guidance of clinical governance in order to continuously improve quality of care e.g. quality, safety and ward audit standards

Knowledge of care planning, preceptorship, reflection and clinical supervision

Experience

Essential criteria

Clear interest in spinal cord injury

Experience of teaching students, HCA’s and qualified staff

Awareness of current professional nursing issues

Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality

Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Able to travel to other sites and off site as necessary Maybe required to work in other departments if requested to do so

PPE requirements:

COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations

I f you are successful at interview, we will require you to complete a Covid-19 risk assessment document.

Application deadline: This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight. If we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before to the closing date.

Contacting you: We will contact candidates through the email address supplied on their application form. Please make sure you check this regularly.

Application information: If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Shortlisting: The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into.

Travel expenses: It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interview will not be reimbursed.

Smoking: All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.