Staff Nurse Medical OPD

• To provide a high standard of individualised compassionate care to patients, whilst maintaining at all times, their privacy and dignity.
• To assist the OPD Manager in the efficient running of medical outpatient clinics.
• To coordinate the clinics to ensure that patients visiting the outpatient area receive a first class service.
• To support patients visiting the outpatient setting; ensuring that they are kept updated & informed with their progress (in clinic) and explanation provided regarding any next steps (what happens next) through the service.
• To provide care for patients who attend the outpatient department and for their carers; within the recognized framework in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Calderdale & Huddersfield Foundation Trust policies, and Health & Safety legislation

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse in relevant field of practice (or within 6 months of completing a validated BSc or MSc course, resulting in NMC registration)
• Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor qualification or willingness to complete

Desirable

• Additional post-registration qualification relevant to field of practice
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Role Specific Training relevant to specialty of the post
• Teaching Qualification
• Leadership Qualification

Essential

• Knowledge and skill to plan, deliver, and evaluate high quality, evidence-based nursing care to a group of patients within the speciality of the post
• Experience of working with patients, and those that matter to them, from a range of diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Experience of working as part of a team, with the ability to prioritise own workload.
• Knowledge and skill in infection prevention and control principles and procedures
• Knowledge and skill in safeguarding principles and procedures
• IT literacy and ability to use NHS systems
• Competence in speciality or role specific extended skills required of the post or willingness to undertake necessary training.

Desirable

• Clinical experience in the specialty of the post
• Skills in research and audit methodology and application of findings to practice
• Evidence of introducing change and innovation into nursing practice

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to adapt to meet the requirements of patients, their families/carers, and professional colleagues.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexibility to meet the needs of the service