Job summary
We are currently seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Outpatients team within the world renowned St Andrew's Centre for Plastic Surgery.
The department is the hub for the plastic surgery services across the region, with spoke clinics in other locations and both adult and children's trained nurses work alongside each other treating patients of all ages.
We are seeking nurses who are required to work in the minor operations theatre within our outpatient service. An interest in reconstructive surgery is essential and candidates must have excellent organisational and communication skills.
Do you have an interest in Plastic Surgery?
Do you enjoy a busy interesting working environment?
We have a dynamic , hardworking and welcoming team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join us who enjoys a fast paced working environment!
Main duties of the job
- Providing excellent and safe care to a variety of patients.
- Promoting Trust values and behaviors.
- Delivering advanced wound care.
- Delivering Nursing care within our Outpatient Day Surgery Unit.
- Delivering Nursing care within our procedure room acting as either a scrub or circulating Nurse.
- Providing safe pre, peri and post operative care to plastic surgery patients.
- Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Contributing to service improvement strategies and data collection.
- Contributing to wider research projects within the Plastic Surgery department.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached Job Description but responsibilities will include:
- Liaising with multi disciplinary team (Hand Therapy and CNS's) in regards to patient care- Covering outlying clinics ( at other sites), and other plastic surgery departments within the unit when service requires.
We look forward to your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached Job Description but responsibilities will include:
- Liaising with multi disciplinary team (Hand Therapy and CNS's) in regards to patient care- Covering outlying clinics ( at other sites), and other plastic surgery departments within the unit when service requires.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Degree/diploma in nursing
- NMC Registered
Desirable
- Burns and Plastic surgery
- Surgical experience
Skills/Attitude
Essential
- Good written communication skills
Desirable
- Ability to organise and plan own workload
Personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to work within a team and remain calm under pressure
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Degree/diploma in nursing
- NMC Registered
Desirable
- Burns and Plastic surgery
- Surgical experience
Skills/Attitude
Essential
- Good written communication skills
Desirable
- Ability to organise and plan own workload
Personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to work within a team and remain calm under pressure
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).
