Staff Nurse - Spinal Outpatients

Cabinet d'avocats Cristina Vannier; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a dedicated Staff Nurse within a leading healthcare provider. Join a team that delivers exceptional spinal services at a renowned center. This role involves caring for patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings, ensuring high standards of nursing care. You will have the chance to work alongside professionals who are committed to providing inclusive and compassionate care. With flexible working options and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for those looking to make a real difference in patients' lives while advancing their career in a dynamic setting.

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 experience in spinal cord injury care.
• Strong communication and time management abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily management of Spinal Outpatient Clinics.
• Provide care for out-patients and participate in clinical supervision.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Time management skills

Ability to solve problems

Knowledge of NMC code of conduct

Self-motivation

Education

Registered Nurse/Awaiting NMC PIN

Evidence of further continued professional development

NMC approved mentoring qualification

Job description

Full time

Part time

Job share

Flexible working

Job ref: 434-CR7066964

Employer: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: National Spinal Injuries Centre - Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Town: Aylesbury

Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 Per annum pro rata

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 31/03/2025 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:

1. Provide specialist spinal services at our world-renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics.
2. Nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services.
3. Regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services.
4. 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

1. Assist in the daily organisation and management of Spinal Outpatient Clinics.
2. Regularly take charge of clinic sessions, as determined by the Department Sister and in line with clinic activities.
3. Preserve the patient’s privacy and dignity.
4. Participate in registration nurse training and for multi-disciplinary team training.
5. Care for out-patients admitted to wards.
6. Provide care for children and young people.
7. Participate in Clinical Supervision to enhance patient care.
8. 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.

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

1. Registered Nurse/Awaiting NMC PIN
2. Evidence of further continued professional development
3. Post qualification experience in relevant specialty
4. Hold / be working towards an NMC approved mentoring qualification

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential criteria

1. High self-motivation plus ability to motivate others
2. Good time management skills
3. Ability to work required shifts
4. Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to negotiate
5. Ability to manage and prioritise own caseload with supervision
6. Ability to solve problems and use initiative
7. Willingness to undergo training (e.g. medications)
8. Knowledge of the NMC code of conduct
9. Ability to maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care
10. Adaptable to change
11. Knowledge of Research based practice
12. Willingness to develop teaching skills
13. Awareness of the NHSE guidance of clinical governance in order to continuously improve quality of care e.g. quality, safety and ward audit standards
14. Knowledge of care planning, preceptorship, reflection and clinical supervision

Experience

Essential criteria

1. Clear interest in spinal cord injury
2. Experience of teaching students, HCAs and qualified staff
3. Awareness of current professional nursing issues
4. Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
5. Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

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

PPE requirements:

COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations

If 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 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.