Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a registered Nurse to join our fantastic team within the Day Surgery Units at Mexborough Montagu Hospital.
The dedicated nurse led units provide pre and post operative care for elective adult surgery comprising of , Urology, Vascular, Ophthalmic, General Surgery, Max fax surgery, Gynaecology, Orthopaedic and Podiatry surgery. We are looking for a highly motivated and flexible individual to assist in providing excellent and efficient care for our patients. In depth preceptorship will be provided to newly qualified nurses.
We have committed teams within each department and staff who rotate through departments and specialities who are keen to share their knowledge and skills to the right candidates.We offer yearly mandatory training, ongoing support and an opportunity for you to develop a successful and exciting surgical nursing career.
We are looking for highly motivated and adaptable individuals who take pride in their work to complement our established and friendly day unit at Mexborough. Rotation across sites is possible for those wanting to develop their broader knowledge and experience.
Main duties of the job
Provide care for patients requiring day surgery from admission to discharge.
Ability to adapt to changing situations assessing and recognising the deteriorating patient and escalate accordingly.
Providing psychological support and coaching for patients. Support with discharge planning and teaching.
Ensure informative and precise post-operative information for patients.
Flexibly to cover the hours of duty from 07.00 to 21.00 Monday to Friday and 0700-16.00 Saturday.
To work with an enthusiastic, hardworking and knowledgeable team committed to providing the best experience for patients, and in a caring environment supportive of colleagues and welcoming to new members of staff.
Although your base of employment will be at Mexborough Montagu Hospital , there may be occasions when you are required to support the Day Surgery Service at any one of our three hospital sites.
About us
Doncaster & Bassetlaw NHS FT is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas. Our services are based over three main hospital sites employing over 6,000 colleagues.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, so whether you spend just one year or fifty with us, it's our pledge to help youDevelop,BelongandThrive,Here.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to support a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement commencing at 27 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata).o Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse - current registration
- Up to date knowledge of professional issues
Desirable
- Demonstrate professional post-registration development
- Any relevant specialised qualifications
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good written and verbal communication with multi-disciplinary team/ client / relatives
- Demonstrate a caring, compassionate manner with an understanding disposition
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working as required and good attendance.
- Precise and methodical in working practice and able to work under own initiative
- Evidence of effective team working skills
Desirable
- Provide evidence of supervision of students/nurses eg preceptorship, education, mentorship.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a surgical ward or day surgical unit
Desirable
- 2 years recent ward experience
- Previous experience in a day surgery setting
- Evidence of research based practice
- Evidence of ward/department management under supervision
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse - current registration
- Up to date knowledge of professional issues
Desirable
- Demonstrate professional post-registration development
- Any relevant specialised qualifications
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good written and verbal communication with multi-disciplinary team/ client / relatives
- Demonstrate a caring, compassionate manner with an understanding disposition
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working as required and good attendance.
- Precise and methodical in working practice and able to work under own initiative
- Evidence of effective team working skills
Desirable
- Provide evidence of supervision of students/nurses eg preceptorship, education, mentorship.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a surgical ward or day surgical unit
Desirable
- 2 years recent ward experience
- Previous experience in a day surgery setting
- Evidence of research based practice
- Evidence of ward/department management under supervision
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).
