
Job requirements
Essential
9 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Demonstration of team working and ability to work effectively within a team
- Skills
Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
- Skills
Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge and Experience
Experience of delivering nursing care to a group of patients
- Educations, Training and Qualifications
Educated to Degree/Diploma level or equivalent level of education, training or experience
- Educations, Training and Qualifications
Evidence of commitment to revalidation as per NMC requirements
- Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Proven ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, families and carers from a diverse background
- Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Ability to work under pressure and seek help when required
- Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust vision and values. Evidence of commitment to revalidation as per NMC requirements
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
The post holder will provide support in a variety of outpatient clinics, working as part of a team to ensure the effective running of the outpatient department.
The post holder will maintain professional registration through the revalidation process.
Provide effective input into the work of the Trust, to support the achievement of our vision and values.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will deliver high standards of care to patients and their families, ensuring excellent patient experience. In particular, take responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidenced-based nursing care to a group of patients. The post holder will participate in the daily management of the department when required, ensuring smooth and efficient running in the absence of the manager. They will take responsibility for their own self-development helping to provide a suitable learning environment and high standards of clinical practice. To recognise own limitations and seek advice and support from senior staff. The post holder will be an advocate for compliance with Trust values, policies and providing the Best Possible Care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
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.
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This advert is for Staff Nurse with Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust in Northampton, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Staff nurse role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 21 Oct 2026.
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