Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Staff Nurse - Surgical Assessment Unit

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Job summary

Due to expansion of the Surgical Assessment Unit, we are looking for Band 5 nurses.

Come and join our enthusiastic and dynamic nursing team on the Surgical Assessment Unit at Stoke Mandeville Hospital striving to provide high quality specialist surgical care to our patients.

SAU is a team of registered and unregistered nurses working closely with several Specialist surgical teams to provide acute care to a wide demographic of patients within Buckinghamshire.

As a senior team, we strive to develop and 'grow' our staff. We actively promote professional development and strive to offer a learning environment where staff feel empowered to enhance their knowledge.

Shifts are based on a 24/7 shift rotation of long days and night shifts to meet the needs of the service.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is designated to regularly take charge of the ward/department, and provide an effective, professional and managerial leadership focus, in the absence of the Ward Sister or Deputies.

Is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care, maintaining a high standard of nursing care within the framework of Trust policies.

Supervises qualified and/or unqualified staff.

Teaches qualified and unqualified staff including Student nurses and Nursing associate trainees.

About us

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, youll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

Were committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.

As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.

Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Date posted

04 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

434-SCC6404663

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Good general education
Registered General Nurse

Desirable

Evidence of further surgical nursing specific education
Mentorship qualification

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Previous Surgical nursing experience

Desirable

Previous work-related experience
Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Ability to write clearly and legibly in English
Cannulation and venepuncture skills
Ability to communicate clearly with patients and multidisciplinary team
Knowledge of the role of a band 5
Ability to work all shifts including night duty
Knowledge of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Computer skills
Self-motivated

Desirable

Able to manage own case load with supervision
Knowledge of evidence based practice
Good time management skills

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Desirable

Ability to travel to other sites for training etc.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Good general education
Registered General Nurse

Desirable

Evidence of further surgical nursing specific education
Mentorship qualification

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Previous Surgical nursing experience

Desirable

Previous work-related experience
Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Ability to write clearly and legibly in English
Cannulation and venepuncture skills
Ability to communicate clearly with patients and multidisciplinary team
Knowledge of the role of a band 5
Ability to work all shifts including night duty
Knowledge of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Computer skills
Self-motivated

Desirable

Able to manage own case load with supervision
Knowledge of evidence based practice
Good time management skills

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Desirable

Ability to travel to other sites for training etc.

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)