Staff Nurse, Outpatients (SPH)

Job Summary
Would you like the opportunity to work with an Outpatients Department? If so, this is the role for you! An opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Nurse within the DTC Nursing division at St. Peters Hospital Outpatient Department. We are looking for an enthusiastic, independent, and committed registered nurse with NMC registration and with specialist professional knowledge to join our highly motivated team. We offer a supportive, friendly, and caring environment and an abundance of development opportunities to showcase your skills. The post holder will be primarily based at St. Peters Outpatients Department, however, may need to work across both Trusts and any other Trust site as required.

Main Duties of the Job
General Responsibilities

• To follow safe working practices and to take reasonable measures for the protection of themselves and patients.
• To adhere at all times to the Trust's Code of Conduct for Support Staff.
• Be aware of and contribute to the protection of vulnerable adults/individuals from abuse.
• Be aware of and adhere to Health and Safety and Infection Control Policies, reporting any concerns to nurse-in-charge/registered nurse immediately.

Clinical Responsibility

• Promote and provide health education for patients and their carers.
• With the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse ensure that clinical and housekeeping practice follows policies/procedures designed to prevent hospital acquired infection.
• Support the implementation of quality assurance initiatives which will improve patient care and the patients' environment.
• Work effectively and efficiently as part of the ward team, and in accordance with the nursing philosophy.

Leadership or Managerial

• Act as an effective role model and demonstrate competent organisational and leadership skills.
• Deputise for the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse and their deputies.
• Ensure nursing staff under your supervision have a clear understanding of their duties and responsibilities, and of the standards of performance and conduct expected of them.
• Promote good communication and working relationships and collaborative working with the multi-disciplinary team, both within the Unit and the rest of the Trust.

About Us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, St. Peters, Chertsey, Surrey and Ashford Hospital, Ashford Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

Details

• Date posted: 19 November 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £32,602 to £39,686 a year pa inc. HCAS
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: 323-NM6229-MH
• Job locations:
  St Peters Hospital
  Guildford Road
  Chertsey
  KT16 0PZ

Job Responsibilities
The Post Holder Will:

• Work effectively and efficiently within the framework of Team nursing and individualised Patient Care.
• In collaboration with department integrated multidisciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate Patient care.
• To contribute towards developing and maintaining a suitable and stimulating learning environment.

Internally the post holder will develop effective working relationships with:

• All members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Colleagues in other NHS Trusts and organisations.

Person Specification
Attitude, Behaviour and Values
Essential

• Always puts patients first
• Willing and able to take personal responsibility
• Demonstrates passion for excellence
• Takes pride in their work and their team

Essential Qualifications

• Must be an NMC registered nurse (RGN)
• Diploma level qualification or equivalent knowledge, skills and competency gained through experience.
• Willingness to undertake further professional development

Desirable

• Evidence of further training

Essential Experience

• Must have a minimum of 12 months post qualification experience in a healthcare environment

Desirable

• Basic knowledge of speciality nursing (e.g. vascular)
• Wound management

Knowledge
Essential

• NHS Constitution
• NMC Code of Conduct
• NMC Record Keeping Guidance

Essential Skills

• You have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights as appropriate to your role
• You are able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role

Desirable

• Computer skills

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.

Employer Details
Employer Name: Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address:
St Peters Hospital
Guildford Road
Chertsey
KT16 0PZ