Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Staff Nurse Outpatients
Closing date: 12 July 2026
Are you a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse looking for an opportunity to develop your career in a busy and diverse outpatient setting? We are seeking an enthusiastic Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our friendly and supportive Outpatients team, where no two days are the same.
You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across a range of specialties, supporting clinics, procedures and investigations while working closely with a multidisciplinary team. This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your clinical skills, gain exposure to a variety of specialisms and build strong relationships with patients throughout their care journey.
We are proud of our inclusive and supportive culture, where staff wellbeing, professional development and continuous learning are valued. In return, we offer comprehensive induction and training, opportunities for career progression, and the chance to be part of a team that is committed to delivering outstanding patient care.
If you are passionate about making a difference, enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment and want to be part of a team that values your contribution, we would love to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future of outpatient care.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 5 Staff Nurse within Outpatients, you will provide high-quality, compassionate nursing care to patients attending a wide range of specialist clinics and services. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive safe, effective and person-centred care throughout their outpatient journey.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting consultant‑led clinics and nurse‑led services across a variety of specialties.
- Undertaking clinical procedures and investigations within your scope of practice, such as venepuncture, cannulation, wound care, ECGs and the administration of medications.
- Monitoring patients before, during and after procedures, recognising and responding appropriately to any changes in condition.
- Providing patients and their families with information, advice and health education to support informed decision‑making and self‑management.
- Maintaining accurate and timely patient records and documentation.
- Working collaboratively with medical, nursing, allied health professional and administrative colleagues to ensure a positive patient experience.
About us
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond. The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester. Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised for providing good and outstanding patient‑centred care.
We value openness, honesty, compassion and respect for all. We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement and to offering flexible working as a flex‑positive employer.
DBS Checks and Costs
Any applicant who is offered a post requiring a DBS check will have the cost of this check deducted from their salary. Details are available in the supporting information section.
Person Specification
Experience
- Post registration experience at Band 5.
- Experience in a minor surgery environment.
Personal Qualities
- Articulate.
- High professional standards.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Aware of own strengths and weaknesses.
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Highly motivated.
- Committed to quality improvement.
Skills / Knowledge
- Excellent verbal and non‑verbal communication skills.
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues across health and social care settings.
- Good range of clinical skills including ECGs, bladder scans, wound care.
- Ability to undertake extended roles.
Qualifications
- 1st level degree or working towards it.
- Recognised NMC teaching and assessing qualification.
- Trained and competent in venepuncture.
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.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
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