The Role
This role will support the Clinical Operations Manager for outpatient services in providing safe and effective care to the patients within Living Care clinical services. As a Registered General Nurse (RGN) you will provide expert advice to the clinical teams and promote excellence in clinical practice by participation of staff training, research, audit processes and taking charge of the outpatient in the absence of the Lead Nurse.
The role involves working within a multidisciplinary team providing clinical expertise and support to clinicians and consultants, nurses and HCAs in the formulation, implementation and review of policies, guidelines and protocols, providing training to staff thus ensuring we are adhering to best practice guidelines.
As a general outpatient nurse within the Living Care clinical setting, you will have an integral role in providing mentoring, coaching students, and other staff members in the team.
Responsibilities
* The post holder will be responsible for supporting all services within the LivingCare clinical setting, involving services such as ENT, Ophthalmology, Cardiology, Phlebotomy and other new services which may be introduced at Living Care in the future
* The role of the post holder within the service will include medication management, specimen sampling, supporting clinicians within a variety of services.
* The post holder will contribute to the smooth and efficient running of all services and help to develop, monitor, and evaluate good clinical practice.
* The role will include working closely with a variety of clinical staff members to include GP's, Audiology Services, Radiographers, Sonographers.
* To support the Clinical Operations Manager in the development and implementation of all relevant SOPs and Policies in line with best practise.
* To provide and support education to other professionals.
* The Post holder be required at times to support other services i.e. Radiology as part of their outpatient's role if staffing levels/ service needs require.
* To provide support in the triage of referrals to clinical services within Living Care.
* To deliver outpatient services within our clinic to improve accessibility for patients and reduce unnecessary hospital attendance improving patient communication and care pathway.
* Deliver nurse led clinics, to undertake assessments, care planning and clinical management plans for those patients who meet the referral criteria.
* Refer patients to other professionals, as appropriate.
* Advise patients on preventative measures with health issues which may impact on their care.
* Provide nurse led clinics alongside the delivery of training and ongoing support for HCAs.
* Provide specialist knowledge to other healthcare professionals, GP's, nurse practitioners, practice nurses, district nurses, nursing, and residential homes.
* Establish and recognise any need for change to clinical management plans, offer advice and support to patient.
* Record keeping/maintenance of patient records/audit of service.
* Medicine management.
* To act as the lead for Infection control.
* Maintain a Personal Professional Portfolio in accordance with the requirements of NMC revalidation
Non Clinical Duties
* Provide support in the line management of the outpatient team to the Clinical Operations Manager for outpatients which may include the delivery of 1:1s, team meetings, probations, and appraisals
* To have an oversight of the importance of managing departmental budgets and stock to ensure that all services can run proficiently.
* Provide support in the line management of the outpatient team to the Clinical Operations Manager for outpatients which may include the delivery of 1:1s, team meetings, probations, and appraisals
* To have an oversight of the importance of managing departmental budgets and stock to ensure that all services can run proficiently.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* Essential previous managerial experience
* Excellent communication and influencing skills
* Basic IT skills and ability to work with online programmes such as SystmOne
* Good time/resource management skills
* Knowledge and understanding of NHS recruitment and selection
* Essential NMC registered nurse
Why Work for Us?
* Up to 10% discount on a number of cosmetic treatments at Skinfinity Cosmetic Clinic
* NHS discount at a range of shops and restaurants
* Cycle 2 Work scheme
* Birthday paid holiday
* 27 days minimum holiday plus bank holidays
* Quality working environment
* Support available on a wide range of personal and work issues
* Access to in-house quality healthcare
* Peoples pension
* Compassionate leave days
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £17.00-£19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 28.5 per week
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Experience:
* Nursing: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* NMC (required)
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 13/03/2025