Job summaryBedford Hospital Outpatients department are looking for dynamic individual/s who have a genuine interest in Outpatient services. The individual/s must be willing to demonstrate the trust values and perform efficiently in their job role ensuring our patients receive a gold star service.They must have excellent communication skills and willing to undertake any further training necessary to expand our Outpatient services further.You will be part of a large team of qualified nurses, clinical support workers, booking teams and admin staff who work collaboratively on a day to day basis which is essential to the role.Main duties of the jobThe post-holder/s will be responsible for direct clinical care for individual patients and groups of patients within their area of work. After an agreed period, the post holder will be designated to co-ordinate the department in the absence of the department Sister, The post holder is expected to supervise junior staff and be able to teach qualified and unqualified staff, including pre and post registration students.The post holder will be responsible for running clinics efficiently and ensuring patients have a positive experience within our OPD department.Although this post will be based in Outpatients, it will be primarily located in Main Outpatients; you will be expected to rotate to other OPD areas to support other specialties if required to meet the needs of the service. The post holder will be required to work flexible working times including evenings and weekends. Set days of working will not be authorised due to the flexibility of the service.About usBedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.These positions will be based within Main Outpatients department primarily working this area however the posts may include the rotation to 4 other OPD areas including ENT, Cardiology, OMF, Chest & T&O Outpatients.You will be joining a team of both qualified nurses and clinical support workers who work in all 4 areas which specialise in all medical and surgical conditions.You will be expected to have an excellent knowledge of outpatient clinics and general knowledge of medical and surgical conditions. However a special interest or a willingness to increase knowledge in this speciality would be beneficial.You will be responsible for the day to day coordination and management of Outpatient clinics utilising your organisational skills in ensuring the staffing skill mix is safe in all areas in the absence of the band 7/6 and daily be responsible and proficient in managing daily clinics ensuring patients receive a gold standard service.You will be expected to be proficient or working towards proficiency in wound dressings i.e. compression & VAC dressings, ECG recording, minor operations procedures and have a wide knowledge of surgical and medical conditions.You will be expected to become proficient in assisting with minor surgery clinics supporting the clinician and ensuring WHO checklist are completed as per trust policy.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialRegistered NurseDesirableEvidence of Continued professional DevelopmentExperienceEssentialExperience with Dressings/Wound managementExperience in an Outpatient setting or similar settingExperience of outpatient's clinic procedures and multiple conditionsDesirableMinor Surgery ExperienceExperience in Theatre or Recovery environmentExperience of Mentoring, Assessing & Teaching of StaffKnowledgeEssentialExcellent communication skills (written and verbal)Demonstrates an awareness of organisational and clinical issues.Demonstrate an ability to work as a team leader or supportive role.Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workloadsDesirableCompetency or working towards competency in VAC/ Compression dressingsPersonal SkillsEssentialProfessional attitudeOpen/Reflective/WarmDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameBedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressBedford HospitalKempston RoadBedfordMK429DJEmployer's websitehttps://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)