Staff Nurse

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated and enthusiastic Staff Nurse with excellent communication skills to work as part of the Wimborne Hospital Outpatient nursing team.

Wimborne Hospital Outpatient Department hosts a variety of specialist clinics, including cardiology, general surgery, and orthopaedics.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate an ability to provide high standards of nursing care which is driven by patient experience and evidence based best practice. The successful candidate will also be required to demonstrate good leadership qualities.

The successful candidates will be dealing with both staff and patient issues, therefore will need to be able to demonstrate enthusiasm and motivation, excellent team working skills and forward thinking.

Experience of working in the NHS is essential.

Main duties of the job

To act up in the absence of senior staff.

To work as a member of the Outpatient Team as a competent practitioner.

To facilitate a high standard, efficient and friendly service for patients attending Clinics in the outpatient department.

To work across the outpatient services at various sites if required with the base outpatients at Wimborne Hospital.

To meet service objectives and work within the operational  policy.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.  Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification.  When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

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