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The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

9d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare

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  • You must assess and deliver nursing care independently, maintain clinical standards, train students, assist in procedures, and manage wound care effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • You will assess and implement nursing care, maintain clinical standards, assist with procedures, train staff, manage patient records, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

  • To be responsible for the assessment, delivery, implementation and evaluation of nursing care in the department without direct supervision.
  • To act as a role model to nursing staff.
  • To maintain high standards of clinical performance and take an active role in the monitoring of clinical standards.
  • To maintain confidentiality of information regarding patients, families, and friends at all times.
  • To maintain legible and accurate clinical records and legal documentation.
  • To participate and assist in setting standards of patient care based on sound research findings.
  • To assist with the training and development of apprenticeship candidates and student nurses.
  • Undertake the responsibility for the control of clinics including the early identification of problems and liaise with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure necessary action is taken and evaluated.
  • To assist Doctors with minor operation procedures and other clinical procedures such as plaster cast application/ removal, all wound care, assist in colposcopy, hysteroscopy and cystoscopy clinics.
  • To manage patients wound care / tissue viability as part of the multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

  • To be responsible for the assessment, delivery, implementation and evaluation of nursing care in the department without direct supervision.
  • To act as a role model to nursing staff.
  • To maintain high standards of clinical performance and take an active role in the monitoring of clinical standards.
  • To maintain confidentiality of information regarding patients, families, and friends at all times.
  • To maintain legible and accurate clinical records and legal documentation.
  • To participate and assist in setting standards of patient care based on sound research findings.
  • To assist with the training and development of apprenticeship candidates and student nurses.
  • Undertake the responsibility for the control of clinics including the early identification of problems and liaise with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure necessary action is taken and evaluated.
  • To assist Doctors with minor operation procedures and other clinical procedures such as plaster cast application/ removal, all wound care, assist in colposcopy, hysteroscopy and cystoscopy clinics.
  • To manage patients wound care / tissue viability as part of the multidisciplinary team.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Staff Nurse - Outpatients position?

Applicants must be a Registered Nurse with relevant nursing qualifications and experience in an outpatient setting.

Will I have opportunities for professional development?

Yes, there are numerous development opportunities available in specialties such as colposcopy, hysteroscopy, casting, dressing development, and diabetic outpatient care.

Where will I be required to work?

Staff will work in all areas of Outpatients and may occasionally need to work at Mount Vernon Hospital.

How does the Outpatient department ensure patient satisfaction?

The department prioritizes providing an exceptional patient experience by aiming to see patients within half an hour of their appointment times and communicates any delays to patients to help reduce their anxieties.

Will I be required to assist doctors with procedures?

Yes, you will assist doctors with minor operation procedures, clinical procedures, and support in clinics such as colposcopy, hysteroscopy, and cystoscopy.

How is confidentiality maintained in the Outpatient department?

All staff are required to maintain confidentiality regarding patients, families, and friends' information at all times.

Can I assist with training new staff?

Yes, staff nurses will have the opportunity to assist with the training and development of apprenticeship candidates and student nurses.

Are wounding care and tissue viability part of the role?

Yes, managing patients' wound care and tissue viability is a key responsibility as part of the multidisciplinary team.

Is there an emphasis on teamwork in the Outpatient department?

Yes, the role involves collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to provide the best care for patients.

Who can I contact for more information about this position?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Christine Lowe-Faria, the Matron, via email at christine.lowefaria@nhs.net or telephone at 01895279210. Please note that she works on Wednesday and Friday only.

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We provide clinical services to over half a million patients a year, including over 94,000 in our Emergency Department.

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1991
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Mission & Purpose

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of healthcare services in Hillingdon, including acute, emergency, and elective care. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care, ensuring safety and improving health outcomes. Their purpose is to enhance community well-being by offering excellent clinical services, advancing medical practice, and supporting health education and research.