Skip to main content
Please wait, loading

Job summary

Main area
Outpatients
Grade
NHS AfC; Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Job ref
209-A-24-6649622
Employer
East Cheshire NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Macclesfield District
Town
Victoria Road, Macclesfield
Salary
£28,407 - £34,581 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/10/2024 23:59

Employer heading

East Cheshire NHS Trust logo

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.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveDisability confident leaderInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesCare quality commission - GoodStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Step into health

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

Apply online now

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
Apply online nowAlert me to similar vacancies