Staff Nurse - Outpatients (Bank) inTaunton inTaunton PUBLISHED WED 15 JAN 2025

£20 to £20 an hour BANK GOOD SALARY

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Competitive pay rate of up to £20.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Flexibility of working on an ad-hoc basis, allowing you to manage your own schedule.

Opportunity to work in a busy and fast-paced environment, dealing with a varied and interesting caseload.

Involvement in a wide range of procedures, using extensive clinical skills to aid patient recovery.

Commitment from Nuffield Health to support staff well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including discounted gym membership and holiday in line with the Working Time Directive.

Ability to build meaningful relationships with patients and provide education on aftercare, enhancing patient care and satisfaction.

The role of Staff Nurse - Outpatients at Nuffield Health's Taunton Hospital involves delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced outpatient environment. Responsibilities include managing a diverse caseload, participating in various procedures, and providing education on aftercare while offering comfort to patients and their families. This position requires clinical expertise, empathy, and the ability to collaborate with other healthcare practitioners to ensure continuity of care.

As a bank nurse, you will work on an ad-hoc basis, allowing flexibility in your schedule while earning up to £20.00 per hour, depending on experience. Nuffield Health promotes a supportive workplace with benefits such as holidays aligned with the Working Time Directive, access to a pension scheme, and discounted gym membership. The hospital is known for its commitment to clinical excellence and high standards of care, making it a promising place to advance your nursing career.

Staff Nurse - Outpatients Taunton Hospital | Outpatients | Bank | Ad hoc | Includes weekend work Up to £20.00 per hour, depending on experience

As an Outpatients Staff Nurse, you will: Show your passion for delivering excellent patient care Working in a busy and fast environment you will manage a varied and interesting caseload in Outpatients services Take part in a wide range of procedures, manage clinics and apply your extensive clinical skills to aid recovery Instinctively meet the needs of patients and their families, offering comfort and reassurance Work with practitioners in other areas to ensure continuity in patient care Enjoy more time to care and get to know your patients Providing education on aftercare Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, Access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £15.00 a month. Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.

About us
Staff Nurse - Outpatients Taunton Hospital | Outpatients | Bank | Ad hoc | Includes weekend work Up to £20.00 per hour, depending on experience Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we're committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you. As a Staff Nurse in our hospital, you'll be alert, focused, detail-oriented and empathetic. You're registered with the appropriate governing body, and you bring the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC. With post-registration experience, you're a team player with a passion for exceptional patient care. As an Outpatients Staff Nurse, you will:
Show your passion for delivering excellent patient care
Working in a busy and fast environment you will manage a varied and interesting caseload in Outpatients services
Take part in a wide range of procedures, manage clinics and apply your extensive clinical skills to aid recovery
Instinctively meet the needs of patients and their families, offering comfort and reassurance
Work with practitioners in other areas to ensure continuity in patient care
Enjoy more time to care and get to know your patients
Providing education on aftercare
Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, Access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £15.00 a month. Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability. Nuffield Health Taunton Hospital Nuffield Health Taunton Hospital is one of the leading providers of private healthcare in the South West. We've built a reputation for clinical excellence and outstanding patient care over the last 40 years. We are constantly investing in our modern hospital. With three new state of the art Ultra Clean Air operating theatres and an endoscopy suite we are proud of the wide range of surgical services and treatments available. The hospital has 41 private en-suite bedrooms split over 2 wards and 11 consulting rooms within our Outpatients Department. Our areas of specialty include orthopedics and spinal surgery, ophthalmology, dermatology, bariatric treatments and diagnostic imaging. Our most recent CQC inspection was undertaken in 2024 and we were enormously proud to be rated overall as Good, with Outstanding for Well Led. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

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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.