Staff Nurse - Outpatients inWatford inWatford PUBLISHED TUE 31 DEC 2024

Band 5: £18 to £29 an hour BANK GOOD SALARY

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The role of "Staff Nurse - Outpatients" at NHS Professionals Limited in Watford involves providing comprehensive nursing care in outpatient settings at West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust. The staff nurse will be responsible for assessing and monitoring patient conditions, managing vital signs, arranging diagnostic tests, and ensuring effective communication within the healthcare team. This position offers flexible working hours, with day shifts typically scheduled between 8am-6pm, and includes competitive pay rates based on shift type.

Candidates should possess relevant nursing qualifications (RGN), ongoing professional development, and experience in clinical settings, ideally with skills in areas such as ENT or Diabetes care. The role emphasises teamwork, patient safety, and adherence to trust policies, while also offering opportunities for personal and professional development. By joining NHS Professionals, staff nurses can benefit from flexible scheduling, support services, and member activities that enhance their experience in the healthcare community.

By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England,as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.

Assessing and monitoring patient conditions
Checking symptoms and vital signs and arranging diagnostic tests
Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinicalsituations.
Working as an effective team member and promoting team and interdisciplinaryrelationships.

About us
Job Title: - Staff Nurse - Outpatients
Trust :- West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Location: Hemel Hempstead General Hospital
Pay Rates: Day:- £18.57 per hour
Sat/Nights:- £23.88 per hour
Sun/Bank Hols:- £29.18 per hour
Contract length: On going full time Long term
Working hours: 8am-6pm, 8am-5:30pm, 8am-2pm
Shifts will depend on service needs - Monday to Friday
Trust Info: -
West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust provides acute hospital-based and specialist healthcare services to around half a million people living in Hertfordshire, north London and further afield. The Trust was the first hospital in Europe to treat patients with Puritan Bennett 980 ventilators, a type of ventilator that helps patients to breathe more naturally.
Why might this job interest you?
Being a Staff Nurse for Out Patients in the NHS is a specialised and vital role within surgical teams, ensuring the smooth and safe operation of procedures in operating rooms. This position involves preparing and maintaining sterile equipment, assisting surgeons during operations, and ensuring patient safety throughout surgical interventions. The flexibility in scheduling enables scrub nurses to manage their work hours effectively, contributing to a balanced lifestyle while providing essential support in high-pressure surgical environments. It's a role that requires precision, teamwork, and a dedication to upholding the highest standards of patient care, making scrub nursing both challenging and immensely rewarding.
What you can add:
Expert Clinical : Practice acquired through post registration academic study.
Leadership to motivate the department and team to ensure excellent nursing care supervision and support to junior staffs.
Professional Role: To ensure that all nursing procedures are carried out in accordance with West herts Trust policies.
Maintaining personal contact with patients, relatives and carer being sensitive to their needs for courtesy, dignity and privacy.
Managing the department in the absence of Senior and Junior Sister co-ordinating the clinical team and delegating duties as appropriate. Storing, checking and administering drugs in accordance with Trust policy.
The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.
What youll need:
Education & Qualifications :-
RGN
Evidence of ongoing development and education related to speciality
Awareness of professional responsibilities
Diploma in ENB 998 / or equivalent Nursing
Knowledge :-
An awareness of relevant political & professional issues in health care.
Experience :-
Experience in a relevant clinical area.
Post registration
Experience in mentoring and assessing, students
Skills :-
Act as Role model
Ability to prioritise work and to co-ordinate your clinical area
Good communication and written skills
Experience of working autonomously and within team
Special skills in an area of nursing desirable(i.e. ENT, Diabetes, Wound care, compression dressings
I.T literate
*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.
The benefits we can offer you in return:
Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider
First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.
Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.
Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.
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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

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To work as a Staff Nurse in the UK, you'll need a combination of formal education, clinical skills, practical experience, and personal attributes. Here are the essential skills and qualifications required:

Educational Qualifications:

1. Nursing Degree: A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc) or an equivalent nursing degree is typically required.

2. Nursing Registration: You must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK. This typically involves passing an approved nursing program and the NMC's competency tests.

Clinical Skills:

1. Patient Assessment: Ability to perform thorough assessments of patients' health and identify needs.

2. Medication Administration: Knowledge of pharmacology and the ability to safely administer medications.

3. Wound Care: Skills in managing and dressing wounds, observing for signs of infection.

4. Infection Control: Understanding infection prevention practices and how to implement them in a clinical setting.

5. Basic Life Support (BLS): Certification in BLS and other emergency response skills, such as Advanced Life Support (ALS) if applicable.

6. Clinical Procedures: Proficiency in various clinical skills specific to your area of nursing (e.g., IV insertion, catheterization).

Soft Skills:

1. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, families, and colleagues effectively.

2. Empathy and Compassion: The ability to provide emotional support and understand patients’ perspectives.

3. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team.

4. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify issues and implement solutions quickly.

5. Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills:

1. Attention to Detail: Precision in following medical procedures and documenting patient care.

2. Adaptability: Flexibility to handle changing patient situations and workloads.

3. Technical Skills: Familiarity with medical technology and electronic health records (EHR).

Continuing Professional Development:

1. Lifelong Learning: Commitment to ongoing education and training to stay current with nursing practices and policies.

Employment Considerations:

1. Experience: Many positions may require previous experience in a clinical setting, such as placements during your nursing degree.

2. Specialization: Depending on the area of nursing you wish to work in (e.g., surgical, pediatric, psychiatric), additional qualifications or experience may be necessary.