Registered Nurse: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

2 part time posts available with hours between 22.5-30 hours per week. Hours to be discussed.

We are looking for applications from enthusiastic, experienced and flexible Nurses, who are interested in enhancing their knowledge within our Outpatient Department at Forest of Dean Community Hospital.The post involves working over a five-day week with varying shifts allocated depending on the activity and clinical need. Our Community Hospital Outpatient department is an exciting and rewarding place to work. We are a supportive and motivated team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care within a positive working environment.

Working within our Outpatient Department offers a varied and engaging role. Our team is actively involved in many aspects of patient care and service delivery, including:

o Phlebotomy and blood sample collectiono Pathology requesting and clinical documentationo Ordering and managing clinical storeso Supporting a variety of clinics across a diverse patient population, including paediatric, adult and geriatric patients

Our department emphasises:o Respectful communication and shared accountabilityo Daily safety briefs to ensure clear communication and patient safetyo A culture where staff feel empowered to speak up, share feedback and champion transparencyo Team collaboration and mutual supporto Maintaining high standards of infection prevention and environmental cleanliness

Main duties of the job

Our Community Hospitals Outpatient Departments host and support a variety of clinical activity for both our Gloucestershire Health and Care NHSFT and Gloucestershire Royal NHSFT colleagues covering a range of services including Therapies, General, Medical, Surgical, Elderly Care Rehabilitation, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Pain management, Dermatology, Phototherapy, Gynaecology, Rheumatology, Respiratory and Paediatrics.

Perform and record clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulseo Undertake clinical tasks including venepuncture, cannulation, ECGs – appropriate to competence and settingo Demonstrate understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions for example dementia, mental illness, learning disabilitieso Engage in reflective practice including management of self and reflection on own reactions, asking questions and reflecting on answers giveno Signposting patients to services which may be of benefit to their wellbeing, promoting community connections and make best use of local assets.o To administer medications in accordance with NMC code.o Demonstrate knowledge of clinical audit and clinical effectiveness

o Participation in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Diploma / degree in Nursing
• Evidence of ongoing development , e.g. teaching , leadership and management qualification
• NMC registration
• UK driving licence with vehicle access

LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Skills relevant to OPD setting

Closing Date: 13 November 2026