We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic nurse to join our team at Parkside Outpatients Frimley.
As a staff nurse in Parkside outpatients, you will be expected to lead in the day-to-day organisation of our clinics to ensure they run smoothly for both patients and consultants.
You will be responsible for supporting our consultants with clinical procedures as well as undertaking nurse-led clinics, so it is essential you are able to work autonomously as well as part of a team. You must be able to take clinical direction from consultants and also give direction to junior staff as appropriate.
The ideal candidate is someone who has outpatient experience and wants to develop their skills further. You will be well organised and have excellent time management. Given the nature of our area, we are seeking a candidate with flexibility around shift patterns to ensure we can maximise the service we can offer to both consultants and our patients.
Main duties of the job
Supporting patients and consultants during private outpatient clinics
Collecting and testing urine
Uroflows
Collection of specimens for laboratory and department examinations when requested
Urine and faecal samples as required
Collection of swabs for culture and sensitivity
Collection of venous blood
Blood glucose monitoring
Recording and reporting patients' physical measurements as directed by the consultant (e.g., pulse, temperature, respiration rate, blood pressure, ECG, peak flow, escalation of NEWS and others specific to the area concerned)
Prepare and maintain environments for clinical procedures
Prepare and support patients for clinical procedures
Undertake specific nursing skills on Parkside as per competency sheets
Preparing and assisting with sterile procedures where directed
TWOC clinics
Assisting with cystoscopy clinics
Assisting with colposcopy and hysteroscopy clinics
Vision tests
About us Parkside outpatients is a positive, dynamic, and busy area to work. We cover all aspects of private practice and hold many procedure lists as well as consultation clinics.
Our team embraces trust values and providing excellent service and care is at the forefront of everything we do.
Job responsibilities As an integral member of the Outpatients department, you will be expected to manage a variety of clinics efficiently to ensure patient and consultant experience is of the highest standard.
To work in other areas of private patients as required by Senior Sister or Matron.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
To open up and prepare the department for the day
To ensure the department is clean, tidy, and well presented
To ensure all clinic rooms are set up in accordance with the consultants' requirements for their clinics
To ensure rooms are adequately stocked and stock is rotated to minimise waste
You will be required to act as a chaperone for patients for various reasons and ensure their privacy and dignity is upheld at all times
As part of the day-to-day running of clinics, you will be required to perform basic clinical examinations (including but not limited to obtaining baseline observations, venepuncture, and urine tests)
To ensure that all patients, visitors, and staff are treated in a courteous, professional, and caring manner and receive prompt assistance when required
To promote equality for all individuals, taking into consideration their cultural and religious beliefs, customs, and values
To promote patient independence and maintain the individual's dignity at all times
To adhere to hospital policy in relation to patient confidentiality at all times
To be aware of their responsibilities under the 1974 Health and Safety at Work Act. Care should be taken in all aspects of work to ensure that these and other safety regulations, e.g., C.O.S.H.H. and Manual Handling Policy are adhered to
To report any accidents and/or incidents occurring to patients, visitors, staff, or oneself according to hospital policy
To report any suspicious circumstances/individuals/packages immediately to Unit Manager or her deputy
To be aware of procedures to be followed in the case of Fire, Cardiac Arrest, and any other emergencies
To be aware that the Post-holder should not become involved in any financial matters with, or on behalf of a patient or relative, e.g., witnessing a Will, receipt of gifts, etc., and to adhere to hospital policy on this issue
As an important member of the team, the post holder should attend and participate in any meetings and training sessions as required
To be aware of own levels of competence and at no time attempt tasks above and beyond their ability or training
KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in the efficient running of outpatient clinics:
Managing clinic lists and keeping the consultant up to date with their patient load
Obtaining any observations/tests prior to seeing consultant as required
Assisting with minor procedures
Acting as a chaperone for patients as requested
Setting up clinics in advance of the consultant starting their list to ensure clinics start on time
Taking clinic bookings in accordance with available space and staffing levels to maximise efficiency of the department
Receive, transmit, store and receive information relating to the delivery of a Care service by:
Taking clinic bookings as requested
Ensuring that all relevant paperwork is ready prior to the start of clinic
Utilising EPIC and liaising with private secretaries as appropriate
Answering the department telephone and recording/delivering messages accurately
Providing clerical support where required
Ensure that department stores/stock supply is maintained by:
Assisting with the ordering of supplies and recording the receipt of stock
Monitoring the efficient storage of supplies and the maintenance of appropriate stock levels
Stock rotation
Contribute to the health, safety and security of patients and their environment by:
Ensuring the tidiness and cleanliness of the entire department and equipment
Cleaning and re-prepping couches/treatment areas after use in consultation/treatment rooms
Dealing with the disposal of soiled linen and refuse as per hospital policy
Following hospital policies with regard to the control of infection
Monitoring and checking all department equipment and ensuring that the appropriate requisition for any repairs are completed, and that the team leader is informed
Providing for the health, safety, and wellbeing of the patient/client during escort duties; such as transferring from one area to another; or when undertaking a messenger service to other parts of the Trust
Prepare and undertake clinical activities:
Collecting and testing urine
Uroflows
Collection of specimens for laboratory and department examinations when requested
Collection of venous blood
Blood glucose monitoring
Recording and reporting patients' physical measurements as directed by the consultant (e.g., pulse, temperature, respiration rate, blood pressure)
ECG
Peak flows
Escalation of NEWS and others specific to the area concerned
Prepare and maintain environments for clinical procedures
Prepare and support patients for clinical procedures
Undertake specific nursing skills on Parkside as per competency booklets
Preparing and assisting with sterile procedures where directed
Eye tests and associated procedures
TWOC clinics
Colposcopy and hysteroscopy clinics
Teaching ISC
Person Specification Qualifications and experience
Current NMC pin
Clinical duties
Competent in recording observations
Competent in obtaining urine samples for testing (including from catheters)
Competent using computer systems including EPIC
Competent in catheterisation of male and female patients
Experience with eye clinics/tests/procedures
Competent in hysteroscopy and colposcopy clinics
Experience in private patients
Competent in TWOC clinics
Competent in teaching ISC
Experience/competent in minor operations
Organisational skills
Able to work effectively as part of a team
Able to organise staffing to ensure best utilisation of staff and clinics
Flexible to shift changes to accommodate needs of the department
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.
£31,469 to £38,307 a year per annum INCL HCAS
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As a staff nurse in Parkside outpatients, you will be expected to lead in the day-to-day organisation of our clinics to ensure they run smoothly for both patients and consultants.
You will be responsible for supporting our consultants with clinical procedures as well as undertaking nurse-led clinics, so it is essential you are able to work autonomously as well as part of a team. You must be able to take clinical direction from consultants and also give direction to junior staff as appropriate.
The ideal candidate is someone who has outpatient experience and wants to develop their skills further. You will be well organised and have excellent time management. Given the nature of our area, we are seeking a candidate with flexibility around shift patterns to ensure we can maximise the service we can offer to both consultants and our patients.
Main duties of the job
Supporting patients and consultants during private outpatient clinics
Collecting and testing urine
Uroflows
Collection of specimens for laboratory and department examinations when requested
Urine and faecal samples as required
Collection of swabs for culture and sensitivity
Collection of venous blood
Blood glucose monitoring
Recording and reporting patients' physical measurements as directed by the consultant (e.g., pulse, temperature, respiration rate, blood pressure, ECG, peak flow, escalation of NEWS and others specific to the area concerned)
Prepare and maintain environments for clinical procedures
Prepare and support patients for clinical procedures
Undertake specific nursing skills on Parkside as per competency sheets
Preparing and assisting with sterile procedures where directed
TWOC clinics
Assisting with cystoscopy clinics
Assisting with colposcopy and hysteroscopy clinics
Vision tests
About us Parkside outpatients is a positive, dynamic, and busy area to work. We cover all aspects of private practice and hold many procedure lists as well as consultation clinics.
Our team embraces trust values and providing excellent service and care is at the forefront of everything we do.
Job responsibilities As an integral member of the Outpatients department, you will be expected to manage a variety of clinics efficiently to ensure patient and consultant experience is of the highest standard.
To work in other areas of private patients as required by Senior Sister or Matron.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
To open up and prepare the department for the day
To ensure the department is clean, tidy, and well presented
To ensure all clinic rooms are set up in accordance with the consultants' requirements for their clinics
To ensure rooms are adequately stocked and stock is rotated to minimise waste
You will be required to act as a chaperone for patients for various reasons and ensure their privacy and dignity is upheld at all times
As part of the day-to-day running of clinics, you will be required to perform basic clinical examinations (including but not limited to obtaining baseline observations, venepuncture, and urine tests)
To ensure that all patients, visitors, and staff are treated in a courteous, professional, and caring manner and receive prompt assistance when required
To promote equality for all individuals, taking into consideration their cultural and religious beliefs, customs, and values
To promote patient independence and maintain the individual's dignity at all times
To adhere to hospital policy in relation to patient confidentiality at all times
To be aware of their responsibilities under the 1974 Health and Safety at Work Act. Care should be taken in all aspects of work to ensure that these and other safety regulations, e.g., C.O.S.H.H. and Manual Handling Policy are adhered to
To report any accidents and/or incidents occurring to patients, visitors, staff, or oneself according to hospital policy
To report any suspicious circumstances/individuals/packages immediately to Unit Manager or her deputy
To be aware of procedures to be followed in the case of Fire, Cardiac Arrest, and any other emergencies
To be aware that the Post-holder should not become involved in any financial matters with, or on behalf of a patient or relative, e.g., witnessing a Will, receipt of gifts, etc., and to adhere to hospital policy on this issue
As an important member of the team, the post holder should attend and participate in any meetings and training sessions as required
To be aware of own levels of competence and at no time attempt tasks above and beyond their ability or training
KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in the efficient running of outpatient clinics:
Managing clinic lists and keeping the consultant up to date with their patient load
Obtaining any observations/tests prior to seeing consultant as required
Assisting with minor procedures
Acting as a chaperone for patients as requested
Setting up clinics in advance of the consultant starting their list to ensure clinics start on time
Taking clinic bookings in accordance with available space and staffing levels to maximise efficiency of the department
Receive, transmit, store and receive information relating to the delivery of a Care service by:
Taking clinic bookings as requested
Ensuring that all relevant paperwork is ready prior to the start of clinic
Utilising EPIC and liaising with private secretaries as appropriate
Answering the department telephone and recording/delivering messages accurately
Providing clerical support where required
Ensure that department stores/stock supply is maintained by:
Assisting with the ordering of supplies and recording the receipt of stock
Monitoring the efficient storage of supplies and the maintenance of appropriate stock levels
Stock rotation
Contribute to the health, safety and security of patients and their environment by:
Ensuring the tidiness and cleanliness of the entire department and equipment
Cleaning and re-prepping couches/treatment areas after use in consultation/treatment rooms
Dealing with the disposal of soiled linen and refuse as per hospital policy
Following hospital policies with regard to the control of infection
Monitoring and checking all department equipment and ensuring that the appropriate requisition for any repairs are completed, and that the team leader is informed
Providing for the health, safety, and wellbeing of the patient/client during escort duties; such as transferring from one area to another; or when undertaking a messenger service to other parts of the Trust
Prepare and undertake clinical activities:
Collecting and testing urine
Uroflows
Collection of specimens for laboratory and department examinations when requested
Collection of venous blood
Blood glucose monitoring
Recording and reporting patients' physical measurements as directed by the consultant (e.g., pulse, temperature, respiration rate, blood pressure)
ECG
Peak flows
Escalation of NEWS and others specific to the area concerned
Prepare and maintain environments for clinical procedures
Prepare and support patients for clinical procedures
Undertake specific nursing skills on Parkside as per competency booklets
Preparing and assisting with sterile procedures where directed
Eye tests and associated procedures
TWOC clinics
Colposcopy and hysteroscopy clinics
Teaching ISC
Person Specification Qualifications and experience
Current NMC pin
Clinical duties
Competent in recording observations
Competent in obtaining urine samples for testing (including from catheters)
Competent using computer systems including EPIC
Competent in catheterisation of male and female patients
Experience with eye clinics/tests/procedures
Competent in hysteroscopy and colposcopy clinics
Experience in private patients
Competent in TWOC clinics
Competent in teaching ISC
Experience/competent in minor operations
Organisational skills
Able to work effectively as part of a team
Able to organise staffing to ensure best utilisation of staff and clinics
Flexible to shift changes to accommodate needs of the department
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.
£31,469 to £38,307 a year per annum INCL HCAS
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