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Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You should have relevant nursing qualifications, strong clinical skills, and experience in outpatient care. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities are essential for this role.
  • You will manage clinics, prioritize workloads, supervise the team, handle complaints, maintain morale, ensure patient satisfaction, and uphold quality and safety standards.

Requirements

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Responsibilities

  • To manage the day-to-day clinics, prioritise the workload and supervise the team.
  • To ensure the clinics run smoothly, manage the handover at lunchtime.
  • Participate in the general management of the department.
  • Be part of daily morning huddle when staff are allocated to clinics.
  • To be proactive in dealing with problems or complaints.
  • Maintain morale and motivation within the working team.
  • Deputise when Team Leader is away from department.
  • Help to promote a learning environment.
  • Ensure patients have a good experience when attending outpatients, treat as you would like to be treated.
  • To ensure the clinics run smoothly, manage the handover at lunchtime.
  • Maintain high standards of Quality and Safety.

FAQs

What are the working hours for the outpatient staff nurse position?

The working hours are 22.5 hours per week from Monday to Friday.

What specialties will I be working in?

The clinics are varied but mostly include nephrology, gastroenterology, ophthalmology, rheumatology, and dermatology.

Will I have any leadership responsibilities?

Yes, the band 5 nurse will need to manage and take responsibility for the outpatient team when the Team Leader is away.

How will I ensure the clinic runs smoothly?

You will manage the day-to-day clinics, prioritize workload, supervise the team, and manage handovers, particularly during lunchtime.

What is expected in terms of team management?

You will be expected to maintain morale and motivation within the working team and be proactive in dealing with problems or complaints.

Is there an opportunity for professional development?

Yes, you are encouraged to help promote a learning environment within the department.

What is the hospital's commitment to diversity and inclusion?

The hospital encourages applications from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled, and LGBTQ+ backgrounds, and promotes an inclusive and collaborative work environment.

Who can I contact for further details or an informal visit?

You can contact Donna Staples, Team Leader, at donna.staples2@nhs.net or by calling 03000273001. You can also reach Gill Morris at 03000273000.

What are the hospital's core values?

The hospital upholds the values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity, and Courage.

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Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust provides general acute services for a population of 380,000 and hyper-acute stroke, vascular and renal services to people living throughout whole of Northamptonshire, a population of 684,000. The Trust is also an accredited cancer centre and provides cancer services to a wider population of 880,000 who live in Northamptonshire and parts of Buckinghamshire. We are one of the largest employers in Northampton and we are looking for talented nurses and doctors to join our MDT's and to deliver the best possible care to all of our patients. If you believe you can make a difference, come and join our team here at Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust.

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