A permanent, full-time staff nurse post in the outpatient unit at Spire Portsmouth Hospital, working within a team that covers a range of specialisms. The work centres on running nurse-led dressing and phlebotomy clinics, supporting consultants during examinations and minor procedures, and keeping outpatient records and patient information. The post combines clinic work, chaperoning and pre-operative investigations, with duties delegated by the OPD manager or team leader. NMC registration with no restriction on practice is required.
What the job involves
- Run nurse-led dressing and phlebotomy clinics
- Assist with pre-operative investigations
- Chaperone and assist consultants during examinations and minor surgical procedures
- Arrange investigations requested by consultants
- Complete outpatient documentation to a high standard
- Deliver individualised nursing care and procedures in line with hospital policy
- Give patients relevant, accessible written information about their procedures and treatments
- Carry out other duties delegated by the OPD manager or team leader
What’s required
Qualifications
- ECG and phlebotomy training
Registration & licences
- Current NMC registration with no restriction on practice
Experience
- Experience of working in an outpatient or surgical environment
- Experience of working in teams with minimal supervision
Skills & knowledge
- Competence across a range of nursing skills
Nice to have
- Experience of working in an outpatient or surgical environment
- ECG and phlebotomy training
What’s offered
- 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
- Spire for you reward platform with discounts and cashback at over 1,000 retailers
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Employee assistance programme
- Sharesave
- Free DBS check
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
