Job summary
Employer heading
Staff Nurse in Outpatients - Band 5
NHS AfC; Band 5
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse to join our friendly team in the Outpatients Department at East Cheshire NHS Trust.
This is an exciting opportunity for staff to work within Outpatients including the Elective Treatment Centre to enhance their knowledge within the role and develop with excellent training opportunities.
Outpatient clinics cover a wide range of specialties making this a varied and interesting role. Outpatients at East Cheshire covers 5 sites across the Trust and some out of hours work is needed as services require, so flexibility is essential.
Hours per week: 37.5
Main duties of the job
To be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care within the Outpatient Department. To take charge of the department in the absence of senior staff.
Working for our organisation
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC registration
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable criteria
- Degree
Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work without supervision
Desirable criteria
- Be aware of political influences on healthcare
- Be aware of relevant issues in the Trust
- Extended clinical skills
Experience
Essential criteria
- Post registration experience
Desirable criteria
- Teaching experience
Other Role Requirements
Essential criteria
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further role requirements.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Elaine Preston
- Job title
- Senior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01625 661117
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
East Cheshire NHS Trust
Macclesfield District General Hospital
Victoria Road
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK10 3BL
- Telephone
- 01625 656510
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