Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a full-time Band 5 Staff Nurse to join their team in London, focusing on Outpatient Service Users. The role offers 37.5 hours of work per week, split into 7.5-hour shifts, and is suitable for motivated and skilled nurses with either clinical experience or a keen interest in outpatient care. The position involves developing clinical knowledge, participating in quality improvement projects, and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, patient-centered care.
Key responsibilities include assisting in operational management of outpatient clinics, engaging in patient pathway redesign to enhance service efficiency, and supporting departmental leadership in maintaining care standards. The nurse will also play a role in local governance, supervise staff professional development, and work towards improving the patient experience across various outpatient pathways.
Key responsibilities include assisting in operational management of outpatient clinics, engaging in patient pathway redesign to enhance service efficiency, and supporting departmental leadership in maintaining care standards. The nurse will also play a role in local governance, supervise staff professional development, and work towards improving the patient experience across various outpatient pathways.
We are seeking a dedicated, full-time Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a motivated, enthusiastic, and skilled nurse with clinical experience or a strong interest in caring for Outpatient Service Users.
This is a permanent Band 5 position, working 37.5 hours per week with shifts of 7.5 hours each.
You will have excellent clinical knowledge and skills and enjoy Multidisciplinary team working.
You will have the opportunity to:
-develop Outpatients Services knowledge and clinical skills.
-participate in audits and quality improvement projects.
-become part of a supportive and dynamic multidisciplinary team committed to delivering accessible, high quality, evidence-based care.
- To support the departmental leadership in the provision of professional role modelling that inspires the professional development of nursing within outpatients
- To assist the departmental leadership in ensuring the delivery of high-quality care.
- Ensuring that the needs of the patient are placed at the centre of care delivery.
- To ensure effective operational management of outpatient clinics to ensure standards are monitored and maintained /improved
- To work with the multi-professional team on patient pathway redesign to enhance the quality of the patient experience whilst reducing delays, and ensuring patient flows are managed within elective access targets
- Ensure local governance structures are in place and lead on delegated projects
- Support strategies to improve the patient experience across multidisciplinary groups within outpatients and the outpatient pathways.
- To supervise the professional development and appraisal of staff through their line management structure
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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.
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