Band 5 Staff Nurse - Day Surgery

Job summary

The Operating Theatres at The Royal Free London Trust - Chase Farm Hospital site is an exciting and interesting place to work.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive , experienced day surgery nurse to support the day to day duties in the Chase Farm Day Surgery Unit.

Our facilities combined with the latest in technology and on-site support services enable our consultants to undertake a wide range of procedures from routine investigations to complex surgery.

The purpose of days surgery nurse is to provide the optimal level of care for patients who are due to have surgical intervention and immediately after anaesthetics & recovery.

The day surgery team admits pre-operative and post-general anaesthetic patients The department provides immediate post-operative and post-general anaesthetic services to various specialities Maxillo facial , ENT, General Surgery , Endoscopy and Orthopaedics.

We are an organisation that is committed to delivering excellence in patient care and values its staff and patients.These are exciting opportunities in a vibrant Trust, which is committed to staff education and development with Practice Educators available to teach on site and support is provided through mentors and a highly experienced team.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

• Pre-operative Care:
  • Admitting patients, completing pre-operative checklists, and ensuring informed consent.
  • Conducting pre-operative assessments, including medical history, allergies, and medication reconciliation.
  • Educating patients about the surgical procedure and expected outcomes

• Post-operative Care:
  • Managing pain and nausea, administering medications, and providing post-operative care.
  • Preparing patients for discharge, providing discharge instructions and follow-up care recommendations.
• Other Responsibilities:
  • Communicating effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals. Working as part of our team, following our world class values,
  • Supervising and directing the care of other nursing staff.
  • Contributing to the ongoing development and improvement of the day surgery unit.
  • Maintaining accurate records and documentation

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.