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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

25d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Healthcare
  • Oxford

AI generated summary

  • You must ensure excellent patient care, assess needs, support medical teams, mentor students, and comply with health and safety regulations while reporting incidents or hazards.
  • You will assess patient care needs, support medical teams in clinics, maintain patient records, mentor nursing students, and ensure a safe environment by reporting hazards.

Requirements

  • To ensure excellent patient care by planning and implementing the relevant procedures to meet the individual needs of the patients attending the outpatient department and maintaining patient records accordingly.
  • Be responsible for the assessment of care needs for the patients attending the Outpatients department, including the development, implementation and evaluation of care.
  • Support the medical teams within their clinics, carrying out all care appropriate to their grade and competency.
  • Actively contribute to the continuing development of nursing practice and to act as a mentor for pre and post registration students.
  • The post holder must be aware of the individuals responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act and identify and report, as necessary any untoward incident or accident or potentially hazardous environment.

Responsibilities

  • To ensure excellent patient care by planning and implementing the relevant procedures to meet the individual needs of the patients attending the outpatient department and maintaining patient records accordingly.
  • Be responsible for the assessment of care needs for the patients attending the Outpatients department, including the development, implementation and evaluation of care.
  • Support the medical teams within their clinics, carrying out all care appropriate to their grade and competency. To contribute to the effective running of clinics, liaising with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of patient care.
  • Actively contribute to the continuing development of nursing practice and to act as a mentor for pre and post registration students.
  • The post holder must be aware of the individuals responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act and identify and report, as necessary any untoward incident or accident or potentially hazardous environment.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of a Staff Nurse in the Outpatient department?

The primary responsibilities include assessing patient care needs, planning and implementing relevant procedures, maintaining patient records, supporting medical teams, contributing to the effective running of clinics, mentoring students, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Is this position permanent?

No, this position is a 12-month fixed term contract.

What values underpin the approach to patient care at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?

The values are compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence, collectively aimed at delivering compassionate excellence in healthcare.

Who should I contact for more information about the job?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Lynn Short, Lead Nurse, at lynn.short@ouh.nhs.uk or call 01865 234873.

Is there a requirement to visit the department before the interview?

Yes, it is essential to book an informal visit to the department prior to the interview.

How do I schedule an informal visit?

To book an informal visit, please contact Cynthia Okpala at cynthia.okpala@ouh.nhs.uk.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, the role involves contributing to the continuing development of nursing practice and acting as a mentor for pre and post-registration students.

What type of clinical services does the trust provide?

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services, medical education, training, and research activities.

Are team collaborations encouraged in this role?

Yes, the role requires liaising with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of patient care, emphasizing teamwork and collaboration.

What should I be aware of regarding health and safety in this role?

The post holder must be aware of their responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act and should identify and report any untoward incidents, accidents, or potentially hazardous environments.

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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

A world renowned centre of clinical excellence and one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the UK. Care to join us?

Science & Healthcare
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10,001+
Employees
2011
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

OXFORD UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (OUH) is a world renowned centre of clinical excellence and one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the UK. The Trust is made up of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital (which includes the Children's Hospital, West Wing, Eye Hospital, Heart Centre and Women's Centre), the Churchill Hospital and the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, all located in Oxford, and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury, north Oxfordshire. The Trust provides a wide range of clinical services, specialist services (including cardiac, cancer, musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation) medical education, training and research.