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Spire Healthcare, Thames Valley | Reading | Registered Nurse - Outpatients (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)
Are you looking for a nursing role working across a variety of outpatient clinics and specialties?
Spire Thames Valley Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Outpatients team on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to use and develop your clinical skills, including ECGs, wound care and minor operations dressings, whilst supporting patients throughout their healthcare journey. You'll become part of a friendly, professional team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care across a wide range of outpatient specialties.
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Duties and Responsibilities
Assess patients' health and wellbeing across a varied outpatient caseload. Deliver safe, effective and compassionate patient care. Support Consultants and nursing colleagues during outpatient clinics and procedures. Perform ECGs and support patients undergoing diagnostic investigations. Undertake wound care, including post-operative and minor operations dressings. Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation. Recognise and respond appropriately to changes in a patient's condition. Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes.
About us Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.
We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards.
Job description Job responsibilities
About the Role
As a Registered Nurse - Outpatients, you will play an important role in delivering safe, high-quality care across a varied outpatient caseload.
You'll work closely with Consultants and multidisciplinary colleagues, carrying out patient assessments, supporting clinics and procedures, performing ECGs and undertaking wound care, including minor operations dressings. You'll help ensure every patient receives a professional, efficient and positive experience whilst maintaining the high clinical standards expected within our hospital.
This role offers variety, autonomy and regular patient interaction, making it ideal for a nurse who enjoys a fast-paced outpatient environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional patient care.
Why Join Us
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and experienced Outpatients team where you'll have the chance to work across a wide range of specialties and clinics.
Contract - 12-Month Fixed Term Contract
Days/Hours - Monday to Saturday
Who We're Looking For
NMC Registered Nurse with no restrictions or conditions on practice. Essential: Experience undertaking wound care and minor operations dressings. Competent in performing ECGs. Previous Outpatients experience is desirable. Confident supporting and leading outpatient clinics. Able to recognise and respond appropriately to clinical concerns. Strong communication and organisational skills with a patient-focused approach.Benefits
We offer colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, both inside and outside of work. This includes:
35 days' annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, helping you maintain a healthy work-life balance. Access to private healthcare and health insurance options, giving you reassurance and faster access to care. Gym and wellbeing benefits, supporting your physical and mental wellbeing. A supportive team within a leading independent healthcare provider, where you'll feel valued and part of something meaningful. Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options, supporting your future. 'Spire for You' reward platform, offering discounts and cashback from over 1,000 retailers. Free Bupa wellness screening, helping you stay on top of your health.We commit to our colleagues' wellbeing through work-life balance, ongoing development, support and reward.
Contact Information
For further information about this role, please contact Alison Roberts on [email protected].
Closing Date
We're reviewing applications as they come in, so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close vacancies once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Please see above
Experience Essential
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Spire Healthcare Ltd
Address Wexham St, Wexham Street, Slough SL3 6NH
Slough
SL3 6NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)