Staff Nurse- Outpatients

Affidea is Europe's leading provider of out-of-hospital healthcare, operating over 450 centres across 14 countries, providing high-quality medical services to nearly 15 million patients every year. We specialise in advanced diagnostic imaging, community based poly-clinics and specialist healthcare services. Our continued growth reflects our commitment to bringing high-quality, accessible healthcare closer to the communities we serve. 

Affidea UK & Ireland

In the UK and Ireland, Affidea operates a growing network of diagnostic imaging and minor injuries centres, delivering a broad range of cutting-edge imaging technology and healthcare services to the public, private insurers, employers, and other organisations. As part of our ongoing expansion, we're extending our presence into new regions, including our upcoming clinic in London and hospital in Belfast offering exciting opportunities to be part of a business that's shaping the future of accessible, community-based healthcare across the region

Join Affidea and be part of an exciting period of growth in healthcare services across Northern Ireland. We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse to join our established Outpatient Department in Hillsborough, supporting patients through consultations, investigations and clinical procedures while delivering the highest standards of care.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care within the outpatient setting.

• Support consultants during clinics, investigations and minor procedures.

• Conduct patient assessments, observations and monitor clinical conditions.

• Prepare patients for consultations and procedures, providing information and reassurance.

• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with NMC standards.

• Promote patient safety, infection prevention and quality care standards.

• Participate in audits, quality improvement initiatives and service development.

• Support colleagues, contribute to staff development and assist with the smooth running of the department.

Essential Criteria

• Registered Nurse on Part 1 (Adult) of the live NMC Register.

• Minimum of one year's post-registration experience.

• Experience managing patients with general medical and general surgical conditions.

• Experience in a clinical environment involving direct patient assessment and care.

• Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively across a range of situations.

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

• Flexible and adaptable approach to changing workloads and priorities.

• Understanding of research and evidence-based nursing practice.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating a respectful and positive attitude.

• Ability to use initiative and exercise sound clinical judgement when managing patient care issues.

• Commitment to personal and continuous professional development

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience working within an outpatient or ambulatory care setting.

• Experience assisting with minor procedures and clinical investigations.

• Experience undertaking clinical observations, wound care and patient education.

• Experience within a private healthcare or elective care setting.
  

Application Process:

By clicking apply to this role your application will not only be considered for this position, but your details will be stored on our database and may be considered for similar future positions that may arise. This means that the personal data contained in your application and provided to Affidea as part of the application process may be retained by us for up to 12 months from the date of your application. After this time, it will be deleted. If you do not wish your details to be stored on our recruitment database, please email Affidea recruitment stating this and we will ensure that such information is not stored other than for the purposes of this application. Please refer to our Recruitment Privacy Notice for more information or to Affidea’s Data Privacy Notice for Recruitment