Staff Nurse, Band 5
Gloucestershire
Job summary
To work as part of the General Outpatients Department [GOPD] team assisting in the delivery of high-quality services. The post-holder works to support the department sisters in all aspects of the role including managing junior staff and physical resources effectively. To ensure day to day running of depts are within Trust policies and procedures with effective staff utilisation supported by Sisters and Managers. To ensure robust reporting and auditing systems are upheld within the dept to ensure service delivery for our patients is paramount. To maintain an allocated link role within the dept to support all aspects of GOPD services provided linking with wider teams as appropriate [e.g. infection control, student mentoring, quality audits]
This job description outlines current duties and responsibilities; however, it is subject to review and amendment in the light of developing or changing services and as part of the annual Individual Performance Development Review.
Additional working pattern details: Rotational Cross site
Main duties of the job
- Staff member acts as a role model, demonstrating high levels of clinical expertise, managing and delivering individual patient care and coordinating clinic allocations.
- Contribute on a designated, recurrent basis to act as coordinator for clinics.
- The post-holder supports the department sisters in ensuring robust clinical practices amongst all staff are upheld
- To support regular and flexible cross county service provision within our General Outpatient areas to meet patient and service needs
- Staff member proactively promotes staff education and development, ensuring its relevance to the practice area and individual needs.
- Staff member will ensure that the Standard Operating Procedures are followed ensuring achievement of all performance targets.
- Staff member will be involved in quality improvement initiatives.
About us
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.
As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Details
Date posted
11 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year (pro rata if part time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
318-25-T0503
Job locations
Trustwide -Cross trust rotational role [GRH & CGH]
Gloucestershire
GL1 3NN
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Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 a year
