Job summary
We have an exciting full-time/part time considered opportunity for registered nurses with surgical experience or any other background, who have a keen interest in Surgery to join our dynamic team on ward 2 SEU (Surgical Emergency Unit).
Ward 2 is a 16 bedded ward caring for General Surgical, Urology, Plastic and ENT patients. We are also proud of establishing a new service SDEC with trolley/chaired area for assessment, treatment and ambulatory care to provide Same Day Emergency Care for surgical and urology patients.
You must have a keen interest within a surgical field. You must also be committed to excellence with a friendly, positive attitude, and be an active team member.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision. To assist in the monitoring of performance and work of the Nursing Team, providing education and support as appropriate. To regularly take charge of the shift, managing the shift as safely and effectively as possible.
The ward has a positive approach to flexible working in order to help our staff achieve a healthy work/ life balance, an ethic that is strongly supported by the Trust. Consideration will be given to applicants looking for part-time working hours. As a department we take extreme care pride in our staff, ensuring that your professional development is paramount. If you wish to broaden your professional skills and gain expert knowledge in a fantastic specialist field, then this opportunity is for you!
About us
Working with us at Frimley Health will give you the chance to deliver care you can be proud of! We work closely as a Multi-disciplinary Team working alongside general surgeons, Physiotherapists, Occupational therapist and specialist nurse practitioners, all striving to provide the highest standards of clinical excellence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Responsible for the assessment of patient care need, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision.
- To participate and assist in systematic monitoring and evaluation of nursing practice.
- To participate and assist in setting standards of patient care based on sound evidence-based findings, implementing these into practice.
- Ensure that the nursing practices of the area comply with the Trusts Nursing policies and procedures and maintain high standards of nursing practice.
- To comply at all times with the NMC Code of Conduct.
- Communicate effectively and liaise with all health care staff as appropriate.
- To encourage and maintain good relationship with Medical Staff and other members of the Primary care & Social Services teams in order to provide the best care.
- To support the implementation and maintenance of Team Nursing within the clinical area, taking responsibility for a caseload of patients. Within this system of case management, co-ordinate and monitor the progress of patients along their clinical pathway, reporting any variance from the pathway. Take named responsibility for co-ordinating individual patient discharge.
- To participate in Quality Assurance initiatives within the unit, implementing action as a result of these initiatives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Responsible for the assessment of patient care need, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision.
- To participate and assist in systematic monitoring and evaluation of nursing practice.
- To participate and assist in setting standards of patient care based on sound evidence-based findings, implementing these into practice.
- Ensure that the nursing practices of the area comply with the Trusts Nursing policies and procedures and maintain high standards of nursing practice.
- To comply at all times with the NMC Code of Conduct.
- Communicate effectively and liaise with all health care staff as appropriate.
- To encourage and maintain good relationship with Medical Staff and other members of the Primary care & Social Services teams in order to provide the best care.
- To support the implementation and maintenance of Team Nursing within the clinical area, taking responsibility for a caseload of patients. Within this system of case management, co-ordinate and monitor the progress of patients along their clinical pathway, reporting any variance from the pathway. Take named responsibility for co-ordinating individual patient discharge.
- To participate in Quality Assurance initiatives within the unit, implementing action as a result of these initiatives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration.
- Evidence of recent Continuous Professional Development.
- Working towards gaining a mentorship course
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work without supervision
- Teaching experience
- Good interpersonal skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration.
- Evidence of recent Continuous Professional Development.
- Working towards gaining a mentorship course
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work without supervision
- Teaching experience
- Good interpersonal 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
