Job overview
We are currently in the process of expanding the nursing team based within the outpatient department at St Bartholomew’s Hospital located within the City of London. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and hardworking band 5 registered nurse to join us in this exciting and varied area of nursing.
The outpatient team moved to a brand new purpose built outpatient department designed to meet specific outpatient requirements for patients and staff. The clinics are based mainly around cardiology, specialist cardiology, oncology, respiratory, endocrine and diabetes. The clinics are operated between a team of specialist doctors, Clinical Nurse Specialists, physiotherapists, dieticians, pharmacist and clinical psychologist. Successful candidates will be professionally and clinically supported within the larger outpatient nursing team.
Main duties of the job
1. To work within the Outpatient Nursing Team ensuring the smooth running of the clinics at St Bartholomew’s Hospital
2. Supervisory responsibility of the Nursing Assistants and others in the absence of the Sisters.
3. To work in close relationship with different medical/MDT staff on a session by session basis within the Outpatient clinic areas.
4. To work closely with the Receptionist and Reception Managers.
5. To assist in the maintenance of infection control
6. To undertake customer care training and implement best practice when dealing with patients, relatives and other members of staff
7. To demonstrate a flexible approach to team work within the department
8. To undertake other duties within scope of practice as requested by nurse in charge
9. To support clinics throughout the department within St Bartholomew’s Hospital
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
10. General standard of education
11. Registered Nurse with current NMC PIN
Desirable criteria
12. Recognised teaching and assessing qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
13. Experience in acute hospital environment and general nursing at least 6 months.
Desirable criteria
14. Previous similar role in Outpatients
15. Evidence of mentoring and development of staff
Knowledge
Essential criteria
16. Good communication skills (both verbal and written)
17. Patient assessment skills
18. Demonstrate knowledge of good infection control principles and how to apply them in practice
Desirable criteria
19. Awareness of current professional issues
20. Complex wound management
21. Ability to support and mentor learners
Skills
Essential criteria
22. Demonstrate an ability to listen and comprehend
23. Ability to prioritize and organize workload
24. Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate interventions and/or treatments Ability to develop own skills and knowledge
25. Physiological assessment of acutely unwell patient
26. Demonstrate a positive welcoming approach
27. Demonstrate a positive welcoming approach
28. Ability to be supportive and empathetic
29. To be able to communicate information in a timely, concise and accurate manner
30. Patient focused – committed to ensuring a high quality experience for patients and their relatives/carers
Desirable criteria
31. Experience of surgical wound management
32. Ability to manage potentially difficult situations
**Visa Sponsorship Information**
Recent changes to UK immigration policy on the Health and Care Visa and Skilled Worker Visa could mean that this role is not eligible for sponsorship or that you may not meet the eligibility criteria.
Sponsorship can only be offered if this post and any individual offered employment meet all the Home Office’s requirements under the UK Skilled Worker visa scheme.
If you are applying from outside the UK or will require sponsorship, please mention this clearly in your application.
To be eligible for sponsorship, the following conditions must be met:
33. Eligible role: The position must be on the UK Skilled Worker visa list. You can check your eligibility here: -.
34. Salary threshold: The role must meet the minimum salary set by the Home Office. Please note that for roles employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, the High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included when calculating the basic salary for the purposes of sponsorship.
35. Skill level: The role must meet the minimum skill requirement of RQF Level 6 or above (graduate level).
36. English language: Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency at CEFR level B1 or higher.
37. Other criteria: Applicants must meet all other criteria as set out by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)