Staff Nurse - Outpatients

Job summary

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our friendly and dynamic team on a 12 month secondment (37.5 hours per week) at the Main Outpatient Department, Heatherwood Hospital.

Our department delivers high-quality care to both adult and paediatric patients, providing a wide range of outpatient services seven days a week (Monday to Sunday, 08:00 - 18:00). The department is made up of five zones, each with a variety of clinical consultation and procedure rooms designed to support diverse patient needs.

Our dedicated team is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based, and patient-centred care, ensuring the best possible outcomes and experiences for all who use our services. We foster an environment that supports professional development and encourages clinical excellence within a collaborative and supportive setting.

*Please note, this role is suitable for Newly Qualified Nurses, including those due to qualify in the coming months*

Main duties of the job

• To work clinically providing visible leadership, direction, co-ordination, and forward planning of Outpatient Department (OPD) services within the Frimley Health Outpatient nursing team.

• You will serve as a prominent, inclusive role model, leading by example, demonstrating diverse expert clinical skills, clear professional and organisational values while overseeing the OPD areas.

• You will foster a culture of respect, belonging, and equality within the OPD team.

• Manage service needs and provide support to the Senior OPD team.

• Practice competently and develop within the role to ensure a high standard of care and patient experience are maintained in line with the Frimley Health Strategy, Vision, and Values.

• You will be expected to coordinate specific OPD areas, providing a visible clinical presence, ensuring a high standard of care and patient experience are maintained in line with the Frimley Health Strategy, Vision, and Values.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and reflective

Desirable

• Post-registration study in Outpatients, Ambulatory Care, Wound Care, ENT, Ophthalmology, or equivalent area.
• Practice Assessor or Practice Supervisor qualification (or willingness to complete)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of providing direct patient care in an acute, community, or outpatient setting (including student placements)
• Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care

Desirable

• Previous experience within an Outpatient or Ambulatory environment
• Experience contributing to audit or quality improvement
• Experience supporting students or developing staff

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to deliver safe, effective, and person-centred care
• Competent in basic clinical skills (observations, ECGs, venepuncture, wound care, catheterisation etc.) or willingness to train
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with patients and colleagues
• Able to use IT and electronic patient record systems confidently
• Demonstrates sound clinical judgement, prioritisation, and organisational skills
• Flexible and adaptable to meet service needs
• Understanding of the NMC Code and professional standards
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control, consent, safeguarding, and confidentiality
• Awareness of equality, diversity, and inclusion in patient care and workplace practice

Desirable

• Proficiency in specialist OPD procedures (e.g. assisting with minor ops)
• Experience of service improvement or audit participation
• Interest in education, mentorship, or leadership development
• Demonstrates initiative and problem-solving abilities
• Awareness of clinic flow, booking systems, and outpatient performance targets
• Understanding of NHS priorities and Trust values