Staff Nurse Outpatients (Based at Canterbury and covering Ashford) in Kent

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic Outpatients team! We are looking for a friendly, flexible and motivated Staff Nurse to join our forward thinking Outpatients Department in Canterbury based in the Kent and Canterbury hospital. Working closely with our fantastic nursing team and consultants, you will play a key role in supporting patients who access our consultant led clinics, minor surgery and clinical procedures and pre-operative assessment services. Our department delivers high quality care across a broad range of specialities including Ophthalmology, Gynaecology, Urology, ENT, Orthopaedics, Dermatology, Paediatrics and General Surgery.

Main duties of the job:

• Registered Nurse 1st Level
• Evidence of continual professional development
• Demonstrates a patient focus approach
• Experience in a surgical/medical environment with a knowledge and understanding of surgical/medical procedures
• Commitment to professional development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Able to cope under pressure
• Committed to providing a quality clinical service

About us:

The opportunity to work with a friendly, supportive and innovative team. Exposure to a wide range of specialities, maintaining and developing valuable clinical skills. A workplace culture that encourages professional growth and continuous learning. The chance to make a real difference in a caring, patient-focused environment.

If you are passionate about delivering excellent care and want to be part of a collaborative team where your contribution is truly valued, we would love to hear from you! Apply now and help us CREATE exceptional experiences for every patient, every day.

Our principle sites are in Margate, Ashford and Canterbury. The role is based in Canterbury predominantly, with occasional travel to other sites (Ashford, Margate or Deal). Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.

We offer enhancements for Saturdays and any work between 8pm and 7.30 am on weekdays at time + 30% of your basic salary rate. For Sundays and Bank Holidays, we offer at time + 60% of your basic salary.

Job responsibilities:

• To contribute to the maintenance of patient care standards and to assist with the implementation of changes to care delivery systems, methods and nursing practice in order to bring about improvements in the quality of care.
• To contribute to the development and implementation of nursing standards which reflect customer requirements and professional best practice.
• Carry out planned care for a group of patients without direct supervision providing individualised patient care.
• Provide professional leadership, advice and guidance within the team, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.
• Assist and advise staff both registered and unregistered in the delivery of patient care.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records in line with professional standards.
• Have responsibility for the administration and custody of medicines in line with Spencer Private Hospitals (SPH) policy and professional standards.
• Assist in the maintenance of professional standards, highlighting to the line manager when standards are not seen to be met.
• Uphold the corporate values of SPH.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience within the outpatients department and in a surgical/medical environment with a knowledge and understanding of surgical/medical procedures.
• Delivery of evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrates a patient focus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent employee relations track record.
• Commitment to professional development.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Venepuncture.
• Recording of ECGs.
• Participation in research.
• Counselling Skills.

Personal Attributes/Other:

• Tactful.
• Caring and friendly personality.
• Able to cope under pressure.
• Committed to providing a high quality clinical service.
• Clean and tidy presentation.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent teamwork and organisational skills.
• Flexibility in hours to suit the department's needs.
• Ability to travel to other sites when required.

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse 1st level.
• Evidence of continual professional development.
• Teaching and Assessing Course or equivalent.

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.

Location: Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road, Kent CT1 3NG

Salary: £33,043.73 to £40,219.49 a year dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Annualised hours

Reference number: E0005-26-0020