Outpatients Staff Nurse
Job Description
Job summary
Are you a registered nurse looking for a new challenge?The Outpatient Department in Newtown Hospital are looking to recruit a dynamic and motivated registered nurse to join the team. You will work, as part of a team, to ensure a high standard of nursing care and safety for patients and all service users with the Out-patients Department.
Main duties of the job
There are a range of specialties delivered at the hospital such as:
ENT, Gynaecology, Oral surgery, Colorectal surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, Rheumatology, and OphthalmologyThe post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, participating and contributing to the wider clinical governance agenda including service developments, and flexible working to meet the needs of patients. The nurse will evaluate assigned patients within an outpatient facility or clinic, determine the appropriate equipment that will be needed, make preparations, and assist physicians during examinations. You will also perform various patient tests and administer medications within the scope of practice of a registered nurse.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don't speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don't worry: the health board will support you with training.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- NMC Registration/ Degree qualification or relevant clinical experience
- Evidence of current professional development
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of leading audit cycles
- Leadership skills
- Excellent clinical skills
- Required to run a department
- Up to date knowledge of professional issues in the nursing profession
- Experience of clinic speciality
- Knowledge of management processes
- Participation in SOP development
- Computer literate
- Data entry
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- Experience of having a lead role in change management
- Budgetary / financial awareness
- Leadership skills
- Dynamic and motivated
- Approachable
- Caring towards patients and colleagues
Desirable
- Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn
Other
Essential
- Ability to meet travel requirements of the post
- Be flexible in working patterns both within the designated clinical area but also being prepared to support other services across Powys
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
Powys Teaching Health Board
Address
Montgomeryshire County Infirmary (Newtown)
Llanfair Road
Newtown
SY16 2DW
United Kingdom
