Cellular Pathologist Permanent ConsultantNHS Medical - Carshalton, United Kingdom - Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

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Job overview

Band 5 - Staff Nurse OPD

As an Outpatient Staff nurse you will be responsible and accountable for the provision of high quality care to all patients who attend the department.

This will encompass flexible working within the outpatient department including across site where required.

The post holder will be responsible for setting a high standard of clinical practice, will manage operational issues on a daily basis, and work collaboratively with all members of the wider patient services and clinical team

Main duties of the job

An opportunity has arisen for a Part time registered nurse position at St Helier Outpatients Department.

St Helier OPD is a large, dynamic adult outpatient unit. This role also incorporates cross site working to support Outpatient services at Epsom Hospital if required. We cover a wide variety of clinics covering Fracture clinics , Dermatology Minor ops , Rheumatology , ENT and many more specialty clinics.

Applicants must have evidence of updated personal development, excellent interpersonal skills, be flexible, have an ability to work under pressure, and a strong desire to work in an Outpatient setting.

Previous outpatient experience would be desirable. Outpatients services positively support the learning and development of their staff. A teaching or preceptorship qualification would be beneficial.

Please note that these hours don't form set shift patterns and will be worked flexibly according to the needs of the service, and may include some evening and weekend work. Under exceptional circumstances there may be an occasion where you will work in a ward area

Please include in your supporting statement why Outpatients would be your preferred place of work .

Working for our organisation

Epsom and St Helier

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.

We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.

The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Staff Nurse role

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Our mission: 'to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.'

There's never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.

Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.

We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you're attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.

FURTHER INFORMATION

**PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE STATED CLOSING DATE IF A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. IF YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU ARE ADVISED TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE**

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For new entrants into the NHS, your pay under the Agenda for Change or Medical & Dental Pay Bands, will normally be set at the minimum of the pay band as advertised.

If you apply for this position and do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short-listed for interview on this occasion.

ESTH values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Employer we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.

Internal applicants from underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to seek development support such as work shadowing and interview skills coaching.