Job overview

MCHFT's Main Outpatients department is renowned for its commitment to excellence.

We are looking for a dynamic and dedicated Band 5 RGN to be a valuable asset to our team. This role offers the chance to work alongside skilled professionals, providing exceptional care to our patients. Additionally, you will have the exciting opportunity to assist in minor operations and dermatology clinics alongside our clinicians.

While previous dermatology knowledge and skills are desirable, they are not essential, as we believe in providing training and growth opportunities to our team members.

The successful candidate will be expected to primarily work in Main Outpatients Department Leighton Hospital, but would need to be able work at Victoria Infirmary if and when required. 

Main duties of the job

 JOB PURPOSE

As a Band 5 Staff Nurse within the Outpatient Department, you will be responsible for delivering safe, high-quality, and person-centred nursing care across a wide range of clinical specialities. You will provide skilled clinical support during consultations and procedures, including acting as a chaperone, and will coordinate the effective running of outpatient clinics to ensure a seamless patient experience.

You will carry out holistic nursing assessments, develop individualised care plans, and implement and evaluate interventions in line with best practice and clinical guidelines. You will act as a key point of contact for patients and carers, providing professional advice, health promotion, and emotional support throughout their outpatient journey.

This role requires adaptability and clinical competence across various specialities including dermatology, vascular, breast, and multiple surgical and medical clinics, many of which involve minor procedures or interventions. You will work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, demonstrating leadership in the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate care, and supporting junior colleagues and students in their development.  Please see attached Job Description for further information

Staff Nurse Main OPD

Working for our organisation

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.

We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.

The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its ‘Be Safe Be EquiPPEd’ campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.

At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.