Job summary
Do you have a positive and welcoming attitude? Are you polite, friendly and interested in people?An excellent opportunity has arisen for a band 5 staff nurse to join the Day Care Unit and Urology Treatment Suite on a fixed term basis as we expand into 7 day working. The unit has 21 trolley's with a fast high turnover of patients all undergoing day surgery.
We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated individuals with an interest in providing direct patient care to a high standard. This is a busy, friendly environment where teams are required to have a pro-active approach to a rapidly changing service . You will have the opportunity to develop skills in all surgical day case specialities including covering shifts within the urology suite.
The successful applicant will join a dynamic team working in a friendly multi-disciplinary environment. Good communication skills are essential as is an ability to work well independently and with others. You will have excellent nursing skills, be compassionate, flexible and a great team player.
The role will concentrate on tasks that directly support the needs of the day case patients and assist them in their journey, which includes nurse led discharge. You will be expected to deliver high quality individualised care to patients. You will also be given the opportunity to support and work alongside recovery and theatre staff.
Main duties of the job
- Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team focusing on the unit team.
- Admission and preparation of patients for surgical procedures.
- Recovery and discharge of patients following different anaesthetics and procedures, giving accurate and essential post-op information to patients to enable them to safely and confidently care for themselves at home.
- Being proactive in recognising patients ready for discharge to utilise trolley turnover effectively.
- Effective communication should be maintained at all times.
- You will play a key role in the education, development and support of all learners and unregistered staff on the unit, and will be supported to undertake your assessor-ship training.
- Work autonomously in a nurse-led unit.
- Maintaining accurate patient records.
- To assist in ordering and maintaining the clinical area.
- Advocate for patients.
About us
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team focusing on the unit team.
- Admission and preparation of patients for surgical procedures.
- Recovery and discharge of patients following different anaesthetics and procedures, giving accurate and essential post-op information to patients to enable them to safely and confidently care for themselves at home.
- Being proactive in recognising patients ready for discharge to utilise trolley turnover effectively.
- Effective communication should be maintained at all times.
- You will play a key role in the education, development and support of all learners and unregistered staff on the unit, and will be supported to undertake your assessor-ship training.
- Work autonomously in a nurse-led unit.
- Maintaining accurate patient records.
- To assist in ordering and maintaining the clinical area.
- Advocate for patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team focusing on the unit team.
- Admission and preparation of patients for surgical procedures.
- Recovery and discharge of patients following different anaesthetics and procedures, giving accurate and essential post-op information to patients to enable them to safely and confidently care for themselves at home.
- Being proactive in recognising patients ready for discharge to utilise trolley turnover effectively.
- Effective communication should be maintained at all times.
- You will play a key role in the education, development and support of all learners and unregistered staff on the unit, and will be supported to undertake your assessor-ship training.
- Work autonomously in a nurse-led unit.
- Maintaining accurate patient records.
- To assist in ordering and maintaining the clinical area.
- Advocate for patients.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with NMC
Desirable
- Undertaken Mentorship training
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant experience in the last 12-18 months of looking after patients in a healthcare environment
- Previous experience within a surgical setting
Desirable
- Experience within speciality would be advantageous
- Evidence of competence in clinical skills pertinent to speciality
Skills, Abilities and competencies
Essential
- Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code Ability to demonstrate behaviours and attitudes which align with the trusts care behaviour framework
- Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model for student nurses, other learners and HCSW's as required within the clinical setting
- Information technology literate
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, such as moving and handling patients and assembling, operating and maintaining clinical equipment
Behavioural qualities
Essential
- Courteous and respectful
- Kind and helpful
- Responsive communication
- Effective and professional
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with NMC
Desirable
- Undertaken Mentorship training
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant experience in the last 12-18 months of looking after patients in a healthcare environment
- Previous experience within a surgical setting
Desirable
- Experience within speciality would be advantageous
- Evidence of competence in clinical skills pertinent to speciality
Skills, Abilities and competencies
Essential
- Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code Ability to demonstrate behaviours and attitudes which align with the trusts care behaviour framework
- Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model for student nurses, other learners and HCSW's as required within the clinical setting
- Information technology literate
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, such as moving and handling patients and assembling, operating and maintaining clinical equipment
Behavioural qualities
Essential
- Courteous and respectful
- Kind and helpful
- Responsive communication
- Effective and professional
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. 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
