Job summary
Working with the Clinical Lead, the post holder will be ensuring the delivery of care to a consistently high standard, following policies and procedures.
The post holder will be assisting the Clinical Lead in maintaining the efficiency of the Day Surgery Unit including Ward, Recovery and Pre Assessment, developing a team and monitoring quality standards. Day Surgery ward duties may be required.
Main duties of the job
Wimborne Day Surgery Unit welcomes applications from Registered Theatre Practitioners and Registered Nurses to join our friendly team. We pride ourselves in delivering the very highest standards of patient care at all times. We support professional development of our team to ensure that the service we deliver is of the highest quality.
Working at Wimborne is a real opportunity to work alongside our consultant surgeons and experienced colleagues, delivering General, Laparoscopic , Orthopaedic, Gynae, Podiatry, and Oral Surgery specialities.
As part of the team you will be valued and supported to use your existing knowledge and skills whilst developing any new skills required as opportunities arise to develop the service further.
This is a part-time post 20 hours per week. The unit is currently open from Monday - Friday from 07.00am - 20.00pm hours.
This post is for an experienced surgical nurse to join our team to work on the Day Surgery Ward, admitting patients and caring for them during their recovery period until they are ready to be discharged home.
Within the role there will be a requirement to work at other sites within the organisation and at University Hospitals Dorset.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential
- Registered Nurse to degree/diploma level supplemented by diploma level specialist training and/or short courses, or equivalent level of experience Or Theatre Practitioner with relevant certificate of qualification for practice
- relevant qualification
- post qualification experience
- Operating Theatre qualification
- recent experience within operating department practice
- Surgical Nursing experience
Desirable
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Deprivation of Liberty Act
- knowledge and experience of Theatre enviroment
- multiskilled within the enviroment
- Pre-assessment course
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- experience of Theatre enviroment
- experience within surgical specialities
- experience of surgical nursing
Desirable
- Recent previous experience within a comparable role
- Recent previous experience of working within a customer focused environment
- mutil skilled within enviroment
Surgical Experience
Essential
- Post operative care experience
Team Working
Essential
- Experience working within a team
post anaesthetic care experience
Essential
- Post Anaesthetic Care Experience
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential
- Registered Nurse to degree/diploma level supplemented by diploma level specialist training and/or short courses, or equivalent level of experience Or Theatre Practitioner with relevant certificate of qualification for practice
- relevant qualification
- post qualification experience
- Operating Theatre qualification
- recent experience within operating department practice
- Surgical Nursing experience
Desirable
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Deprivation of Liberty Act
- knowledge and experience of Theatre enviroment
- multiskilled within the enviroment
- Pre-assessment course
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- experience of Theatre enviroment
- experience within surgical specialities
- experience of surgical nursing
Desirable
- Recent previous experience within a comparable role
- Recent previous experience of working within a customer focused environment
- mutil skilled within enviroment
Surgical Experience
Essential
- Post operative care experience
Team Working
Essential
- Experience working within a team
post anaesthetic care experience
Essential
- Post Anaesthetic Care Experience
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).
