Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Staff Nurse to join our ENT and Maxillofacial Outpatients team. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care, supporting a wide range of outpatient clinics and minor procedures, as well as managing complex wound care in our maxillofacial nurse specialist clinic. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care, provide patient education and support, and contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the outpatient service. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse with strong clinical, communication and organisational skills who is committed to delivering safe, effective care and enhancing the patient experience.
Main duties of the job
Duties include patient assessment, assisting with outpatient procedures, delivering a range of clinical interventions, providing patient education, and maintaining accurate clinical records. The successful candidate will also provide complex wound assessment and management within the nurse led wound clinics, including post-operative head and neck wounds, in the absence of the Clinical Nurse Specialist, escalating concerns appropriately and ensuring continuity of care.
Skills Required
- Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
- Competence in wound care and dressing management, with the ability to undertake complex wound care following appropriate training and competency assessment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate, patient-focused approach.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
- Commitment to delivering safe, evidence-based care and maintaining high professional standards.
About us
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University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.
Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients attending ENT and Maxillofacial outpatient clinics.
- Support consultant-led and nurse-led clinics by preparing patients for examination and treatment, assisting with clinical procedures, and providing appropriate advice and education.
- Provide complex wound assessment and management, including caring for patients following head and neck surgery, when the Clinical Nurse Specialist is not on duty, ensuring continuity of specialist care and escalating concerns appropriately.
- Maintain accurate, timely and confidential patient records in accordance with Trust policies and professional standards.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and facilitate effective communication across services.
- Contribute to maintaining a safe, clean and well-equipped clinical environment, adhering to infection prevention and control policies.
- Support the supervision and development of students, nursing associates, healthcare support workers and new members of staff as appropriate.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audit and mandatory training to support continuous service development and maintain high standards of care.
Person Specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Educated degree level or equivalent level of education, training or experience
Desirable
- Mentor Qualification
- Leadership Qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous Outpatients experience
- Awareness and understanding of current issues within nursing, midwifery and the wider NHS
- Commitment to continuing professional development; with an enthusiasm for learning
Desirable
- Experience with assisting in minor operations
- Experience working within the ENT and Maxillofacial speciality
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in basic and complex wound care
- Computer literacy
Desirable
- Knowledge of IT systems (ie. CAMis, Mediviewer, ICE)
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
- Willingness to engage in continuous professional development
- Keen interest in complex wound care
- Able to allocate and delegate workload responsibly and monitor the work of others; clinical supervision of junior staff
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Northampton General Hospital
Address
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire
Northampton
NN1 5BD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Registered Staff Nurse in Northampton employer: Northampton General Hospital
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment for Paediatric Oncology Consultants. With a commitment to professional development, the hospital provides generous study budgets, mentorship opportunities, and a collaborative culture that encourages innovation in child health services. Located in Northampton, you will be part of an award-winning team dedicated to delivering high-quality care to children and young people, making a meaningful impact in the community.
Contact Details:
Northampton General Hospital Recruitment Team
