Our client is looking for an experienced and talented Outpatient Nurse to join their vibrant and dynamic team in London!
The successful candidate will work effectively as a member of the clinical nursing team to ensure the provision of the highest standard of patient and customer care, accepting delegated responsibility for specific activities from the Outpatient Sister.
Duties
Deliver skilled practical nursing care and participate in the monitoring of planning, delivery and evaluation of individualised patient care in relevant areas of practice.
Prepare and maintain clinical records of patient care in line with NMC standards for records and record keeping.
Administer treatments and care to patients following company policies and in accordance with Consultant protocols.
Meet legal and statutory requirements e.g. Health and Safety, COSHH Regulations, Manual
Handling and the control of drugs.
Participate in the implementation and evaluation of standards of care within the department.
Provide support and training to other members of staff, such as staff orientation and procedures and equipment handling.
Continue to develop clinical knowledge and professional skills of practice
Ensure completion of mandatory training within 3 months of start date.
Report to Outpatient Sister any complaints, accidents, incidents and near misses both verbally and in writing.
Monitor and maintain clinic equipment and manage any deficiency in services.
Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
Undertaking any other duties as required by the line manager.
Take ownership for the delivery of patient care for outpatients.
Take charge of the nursing department in the absence of senior staff.
Be able to prioritise a constantly changing workload along with meeting patients' demand ensuring both clinical care and the safety of patients are not compromised.
Requirements
RGN
A minimum of 2 years post-registration experience
Undertaken a relevant phlebotomy course and current clinical practice in this area
Evidence of continuous professional development
Relevant orthopaedic experience
Good IT skills and ability to use clinical data systems
Basic understanding of patient care issues in day surgery.
Be able to demonstrate knowledge of NMC professional code of conduct and its application.
Understanding of fundamentals of nursing care and ability to deliver a high standard of individualised care.
Up to date clinical skills
Ability to work as part of a team and some experience of managing a small team.
Ability to work on own initiative and manage own workload.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
Comprehensive private medical and dental insurance with Bupa upon passing probation
Lifestyle and wellness benefits with Perkbox upon passing the 3-month probationary period.
Cycle to work, Gym, and Season Ticket loan schemes upon passing probation.
26 days annual leave rising by 1 day for every 2 years’ service up to 31 days + bank holidays.
15 days paid company sick pay.
Optional overtime at enhanced rates.
Flexible shift patterns – 4 or 5 days per week.
Yearly pay review.
Pension scheme with Scottish Widows, with 3% employer contributions.
Workplace nursery benefit.
Our client promotes a safe and healthy work environment through the following:
Equality & Diversity
All employees must have respect for every individual, treating everyone with dignity, courtesy, fairness, and consideration, and welcoming and accepting differences between people. It is the responsibility of every employee to work towards the elimination of all discrimination and prejudice.
Health & Safety
All employees have a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Employees are required to co-operate with management to meet the companies own legal duties.
Infection Control
It is the responsibility of all staff to recognise their role in maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff to minimise the risk of avoidable Healthcare Associated Infection. Employees are responsible for ensuring that they are fully aware of the Infection Prevention and Control policies.
Quality Governance
All employees must adhere to policies and procedures and seek advice on these when in doubt as to their scope and applicability. Employees are specifically reminded that they must respect the confidentiality of all information they have access to during their employment including personal data.
Value
All staff are expected to display and aspire to the companies Values.
Making it Happen
Be proactive in keeping the service under review, making recommendations, and implementing changes to continuously improve the patient journey
Stronger Together
Work in partnership with the multidisciplinary team to challenge and influence clinical and managerial decision making
Personalised Service
Deliver a patient-centred specialist nursing service for patients admitted to the ward, provide patients with information regarding their care and treatment
If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, then please apply, we will take care of the rest!