Outpatients Staff Nurse

Main duties of the job

There are a range of specialties delivered at the hospital such as ENT, Gynaecology, Oral surgery, Colorectal surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, Rheumatology, and Ophthalmology. The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, participating and contributing to the wider clinical governance agenda including service developments, and flexible working to meet the needs of patients.

The nurse will evaluate assigned patients within an outpatient facility or clinic, determine the appropriate equipment that will be needed, make preparations, and assist physicians during examinations. You will also perform various patient tests and administer medications within the scope of practice of a registered nurse.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don't speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don't worry: the health board will support you with training.

• NMC Registration/ Degree qualification or relevant clinical experience
• Evidence of current professional development
• Recognised teaching qualification

• Experience of leading audit cycles
• Excellent clinical skills
• Required to run a department
• Up to date knowledge of professional issues in the nursing profession
• Experience of clinic speciality
• Knowledge of management processes

• Ability to work alone and as part of a team
• Experience of having a lead role in change management
• Budgetary / financial awareness
• Dynamic and motivated
• Approachable
• Caring towards patients and colleagues
• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn

• Ability to meet travel requirements of the post
• Be flexible in working patterns both within the designated clinical area but also being prepared to support other services across Powys

This 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.

Permanent

Part-time

£32,557 to £39,631 per annum pro rata

Montgomeryshire County Infirmary (Newtown)

070-NMR
067-0726