Overview
Coordinate all clinics for all specialities. Coordinate minor procedure clinics adhering to NICE guidelines and theatre processes with WHO checklist guidance. Assist with fine needle biopsies and core biopsies. Chaperone and advocate for patients in all clinics. Assist patients with all aspects of care while attending OPD departments. The post-holder is responsible for direct clinical care for individual patients and groups of patients within their area of work and may be designated to coordinate the department in the absence of the department Sister. The post-holder is expected to supervise junior staff and be able to teach qualified and unqualified staff, including pre and post registration students. The post-holder may be required to work in all areas to meet service needs and to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to around 700,000 people across two sites in Bedford and Luton, offering A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. The Trust supports high quality training and development and is committed to delivering the best patient care using the latest clinical knowledge and technology. The Trust values diversity and inclusive recruitment, and is committed to equality and fairness in its practices. Vacancies may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period of six months. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Review all documents attached to ensure familiarity with job requirements.
Key Responsibilities
1. Act as a professional role model to junior staff and demonstrate leadership qualities.
2. Provide expert clinical knowledge and skills within the departments.
3. Work with the department manager and nursing team to develop and promote best nursing practice.
4. Ensure self and other professionals adhere to infection control best practices and policies in all aspects of clinical work; seek advice as necessary from senior staff or the infection control team.
5. Maintain accurate and clear documentation of all nursing care and communication with the multidisciplinary team.
6. Communicate with patients and relatives in a sensitive manner, providing information regarding care and progress as required.
7. Actively assist the department manager in implementing change and service developments.
8. Undertake projects/link roles for the ward as designated by the department manager, disseminating information to all staff as required.
9. Adhere to the outpatient local E-Rostering policy for off-duty production and work flexibly to enhance teamwork and patient care (usually 3 weeks notice).
10. Acknowledge clinical limitations, seek advice appropriately, and act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Practice.
11. Coordinate the day-to-day running of clinics, assisting and supporting team members in all OPD areas.
12. Prepare clinical areas for clinics (including Chest/Ombersley House) and be aware of other departmental areas where rotation may be required; have awareness and competence of decontamination procedures and policies.
13. Assist clinicians in undertaking sterile procedures including minor procedure clinics, fine needle biopsies, core biopsies, and nasal endoscopes.
14. Organise own workload and take responsibility for the maintenance of the work area.
15. Be aware of the safe storage of hazardous substances (e.g., formalin and liquid nitrogen).
Please see the job description for specific duties which may be amended at any time. This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Sep 2025.
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