NHS
Staff Nurse Outpatients (Based at Canterbury and covering Ashford)
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Job Description
- Req#: E0005-25-0025?language=en&page=427&sort=publicationDateDesc
- 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
- Maths and English (GCSE or equivalent) grade C or above.
- Registered Nurse 1st level.
- Evidence of continual professional development.
- Diploma or Degree.
- Teaching and Assessing Course or equivalent.
- Previous OPD or Pre Assessment experience.
- 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
- Computer skills
- Good time management
- Venepuncture
- Participation in research
- Counselling Skills
- Flexible and 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 communication skills
- Excellent team work and organisational skills
- Flexibility in hours to suit the departments needs
- Maths and English (GCSE or equivalent) grade C or above.
- Registered Nurse 1st level.
- Evidence of continual professional development.
- Diploma or Degree.
- Teaching and Assessing Course or equivalent.
- Previous OPD or Pre Assessment experience.
- 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
- Computer skills
- Good time management
- Venepuncture
- Participation in research
- Counselling Skills
- Flexible and 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 communication skills
- Excellent team work and organisational skills
- Flexibility in hours to suit the departments needs
Job summary
Spencer Private Hospitals is a subsidiary healthcare provider to East Kent Hospitals, dedicated to delivering compassionate high-quality care. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, patient-centred environment and are currently seeking a dedicated skilled Registered Nurse to join our friendly Outpatient Department team.
Our department offers pre-operative assessment, consultant led clinics and minor procedures across multiple specialties such as gynaecology, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, general surgery, ENT andvUrology.
We are looking for an exceptional Staff Nurse with excellent clinical skills in minor procedures & diagnostics. Strong communication skills & interpersonal skills are a must.
Working shifts are between the hours of 08.00-20.30 Monday to Saturday. Flexibility is required.
The post holder will promote the vision and values of Spencer Private Hospitals, leading by example and ensuring that they demonstrate those values in their leadership behaviors and how we support our teams and deliver our services
The post holder will work as a team member within the department by carrying out tasks involving the direct/indirect care of patients ensuring that appropriate direction, supervision and control is used when in charge of the shift & junior members of the team. Depending on the Outpatient activity there may be an element of loan working involved.
Interview Date: Week Commencing 26th May 2025
Main duties of the job
About us
Spencer Private Hospitals Ltd recognise and value all of their staff and are committed to developing a well-trained and flexible workforce. You can expect a generous holiday allowance, increasing with length of service, company contribution pension scheme, family and friends discounts on Physiotherapy and Health Screening services as well as uniform and free onsite parking.
Independent hospitals are dedicated to finding the very best staff. This means searching for the most enthusiastic and motivated staff who are passionate about delivering excellent care to patients.
Date posted
29 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,929.23 to £38,850.82 a year Dependent upon qualifications and experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Annualised hours
Reference number
E0005-25-0025
Job locations
Spencer Private Hospitals Limited
Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 3NG
Spencer Private Hospitals Ltd
Arundel Unit, William Harvey Hospital, Kennington Road
Ashford
Kent
TN24 0LZ
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
The post holders will be expected to work across all areas of Spencer Private hospitals within their role remit
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
Job responsibilities
The post holders will be expected to work across all areas of Spencer Private hospitals within their role remit
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 SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Personal Attriuties/ Other
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Personal Attriuties/ Other
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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
Spencer Private Hospitals Ltd
Address
Spencer Private Hospitals Limited
Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 3NG
Employer's website
https://www.spencerprivatehospitals.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Spencer Private Hospitals Ltd
Address
Spencer Private Hospitals Limited
Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 3NG
Employer's website
https://www.spencerprivatehospitals.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.