Job Description

This role is offered on a permanent basis. The hours are part-time, 30 hours per week.



The role of the Senior Registered Nurse band 6 working clinically with team , to support the efficient running of the Outpatients Department , enabling patients to receive care closer to home from visiting Specialists including Nurses, Allied Health Professionals and other Consultants/Registrars in their field of speciality.



Deliver a safe and effective patient centred care to our service users, their families and carers



Ensure the clinical care requirements of patients are communicated effectively.



Responsible, for supervising, developing, mentoring newly qualified staff, non-qualified staff, students, volunteers etc.



To lead the team in the overall running of the department in the absence of a Outpatients Manager not on duty and ensuring safe staffing levels - including informing senior staff/managers of any problems and providing solutions.



Participate in clinics, acting as a chaperone when required.



Undertake assessments and making onward appropriate referrals.



To be competent in the administration of medications as prescribed by Consultants.



Responsible for ensuring patients records are kept up to date, accurate and in line with the Trust's Record Keeping Policy



Supporting Outpatients Manager as clinical Senior Nurse supporting all junior staff, to cover when Manager not in department or on leave .



Flexibility working within time of 08.00 hrs to 20.00 hrs Monday to Friday



To attend Meetings and activities at other sites if required due to operational demand .



Develop knowledge and expertise on People Management to support their own development.



Responsible for the safe use, inspection, maintenance and security of all goods and equipment, ensuring appropriate stock levels.



Review and appraise processes and policies to allow for continuous improvement within the Trust which ensure delivery of best practice.



Carry out individual risk assessments and contribute in line with Trust Policy.



Implement and conform to Trust and Departmental Infection Control policies and procedures.



Take responsibility for own development, knowledge and skills are up to date using clinical audit in order to improve the standards of patient care and reflective practice in preparation for on-going re-validation.



To work in other departments or Hospitals to ensure levels of safe staffing are maintained across the Trust.



Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of people is maintained at all times.



Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities seeking advice appropriate staff.



The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the /Person Specification.



We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.



Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:



72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.

76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.

81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.



This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.



Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our people's skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.



Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.



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