Senior Staff Nurse - Outpatients

Senior Staff Nurse - Outpatients
Cheshire; The Wilmslow Hospital, 52-54 Alderley Rd

Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: Mon-Sat (early shift 7:30am-3:30pm or late shift 12:30pm-8:30pm)
Permanent
Salary: Up to £39,000 per annum, depending on experience

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Staff Nurse to join the team at The Wilmslow Hospital.

At the Wilmslow Hospital, we diagnose and treat a range of conditions using some of the most advanced technology in the region, from our 3T MRI scanner to our state-of-the-art laminar flow operating theatres.
 

The hospital is made up of 13 consultant rooms; a full diagnostic imaging suite; 2 operating theatres and a dedicated women’s health unit. The Outpatients Department services a wide range of specialities, within which the post holder will develop skills.
 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work alongside Head of Department
• Carry emergency bleep to support the crash team
• Complete audits and action plans, attend audit accountability meeting in the albescence of HOD
• Monitor Patient Satisfaction results and action plans
• Support with Management of rotas and daily out patient budget
• Coordinate shift and plan nurse cover against daily allocation of clinics
• Greet patients, visitors, consultants and staff in a professional and welcoming manner.
• Oversee stock control and careful use of equipment
• Ensuring patient comfort, dignity and privacy are maintained at all times and are specific to the patients’ needs.
• Chaperoning patients and required equipment as necessary for appointments and clinic.
• Ensure strict confidentiality is applied to all clients and staff, ensuring need to know basis is always applied.
• Communicate care to patients, their family and/or carers using appropriate language and rationale
• Under Direction develop skills in the instruction, advice and care of patients throughout their treatment process
• Carry out with accuracy other duties as instructed by your line manager  
• Reports any concerns to Head of Department or Matron
• Decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment
   

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
 

What you’ll bring:

• NMC registration
• Experience in a healthcare setting, ideally Outpatients
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work as a team as well as on your own
   

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing. 
 

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Senior Staff Nurse, you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers
   

Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.