Job summary By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England,as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.
Main duties of the job Assessing and monitoring patient conditions Checking symptoms and vital signs and arranging diagnostic tests Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinicalsituations.
Working as an effective team member and promoting team and interdisciplinaryrelationships.
About us Here at NHS Professionals, we run England'slargest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care.Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoybetter career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-lifebalance across our partnered Trusts.Career Progressionaccess to Learning & Development opportunities, so thatyou can take on new roles and challenges.Work-life Balanceflexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources andbuild paid annual leave.Opportunity &Accessover 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you theflexibility of choice to work how and where you want.
Job description Job responsibilities Job Title: - Staff Nurse - OutpatientsTrust :- West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS TrustLocation: Hemel Hempstead General HospitalPay Rates: Day:- £ per hourSat/Nights:- £ per hourSun/Bank Hols:- £ per hourContract length: On going full time Long termWorking hours: 8am-6pm, 8am-5:30pm, 8am-2pmShifts will depend on service needs - Monday to FridayTrust Info: -West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust provides acute hospital-based and specialist healthcare services to around half a million people living in Hertfordshire, north London and further afield.
The Trust was the first hospital in Europe to treat patients with Puritan Bennett 980 ventilators, a type of ventilator that helps patients to breathe more naturally.Why might this job interest you?Being a Staff Nurse for Out Patients in the NHS is a specialised and vital role within surgical teams, ensuring the smooth and safe operation of procedures in operating rooms.
This position involves preparing and maintaining sterile equipment, assisting surgeons during operations, and ensuring patient safety throughout surgical interventions.
The flexibility in scheduling enables scrub nurses to manage their work hours effectively, contributing to a balanced lifestyle while providing essential support in high-pressure surgical environments.
It's a role that requires precision, teamwork, and a dedication to upholding the highest standards of patient care, making scrub nursing both challenging and immensely rewarding.What you can add:Expert Clinical : Practice acquired through post registration academic study.Leadership to motivate the department and team to ensure excellent nursing care supervision and support to junior staffs.Professional Role: To ensure that all nursing procedures are carried out in accordance with West herts Trust policies.Maintaining personal contact with patients, relatives and carer being sensitive to their needs for courtesy, dignity and privacy.Managing the department in the absence of Senior and Junior Sister co-ordinating the clinical team and delegating duties as appropriate.
Storing, checking and administering drugs in accordance with Trust policy.The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.What youll need:Education & Qualifications :-RGNEvidence of ongoing development and education related to specialityAwareness of professional responsibilitiesDiploma in ENB 998 / or equivalent NursingKnowledge :-An awareness of relevant political & professional issues in health care.Experience :- Experience in a relevant clinical area.Post registrationExperience in mentoring and assessing, studentsSkills :- Act as Role modelAbility to prioritise work and to co-ordinate your clinical areaGood communication and written skillsExperience of working autonomously and within teamSpecial skills in an area of nursing desirable( ENT, Diabetes, Wound care, compression dressings literate*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.The benefits we can offer you in return:Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.Blue Light Card NHS Discount ProviderFirst choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.Who are NHS Professionals?NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work.
Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community.
Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.Apply TodayBy joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices.
Experience Essential A minimum of 6 months paid experience in as Staff Nurse - Outpatients in Acute Hospitals within the last 3 years.
In addition to experience, all Registered Nurse roles will be required to provide evidence of Statement of NMC Registration Degree /Diploma in Nursing