Job summary
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic Staff Nurse to join the progressive and dedicated Day Surgery Services team at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, based in the Sandbourne suite at the Bournemouth site on a 6 month secondment.
The Sandbourne Suite incorporates an Admission Suite and Day Surgery services.
The service is currently open Monday to Friday 07:00-21:00.The successful candidate will be responsible for admitting and preparing patients for theatre ensuring that local policy is adhered to, caring for patients post-operatively and discharging patients under the nurse led discharge criteria. Once in post, they will be a key stakeholder in the development and expansion of the Day Surgery Service with the ultimate aim of enhancing the patient's experience.
The successful candidate will require significant experience within general surgical/orthopaedic nursing; have excellent communication skills and a commitment to maintaining and developing high standards. A friendly and patient-centred approach is vital to this exciting role. Previous experience in a Day Surgery setting is not essential as there is an opportunity for further training in this field, although a surgical background is preferred.
Base Location: Bournemouth
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
There is a planned move for this service during 2025, when this role and base of work will relocate to Poolesite. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the post holder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Additional contact details: DS Lynne Hastings, DS Dianne Leonard 0300 019 6081
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Additional contact details: DS Lynne Hastings, DS Dianne Leonard 0300 019 6081
Person Specification
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- In depth knowledge of speciality
- Problem solving experience
Desirable
- Venepuncture and punctuation
- ECG's
- Catheterisation
- IT skills
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience working in Day Surgery/Surgery/Orthopaedics
Desirable
- Experience of recovery and pre assessment
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level Registered Nurse
- Qualifications in teaching and assessing/mentorship
Desirable
- Degree or working towards a management qualification
- Day surgery qualification
- Appraisal training
- Managing absence
Person Specification
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- In depth knowledge of speciality
- Problem solving experience
Desirable
- Venepuncture and punctuation
- ECG's
- Catheterisation
- IT skills
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience working in Day Surgery/Surgery/Orthopaedics
Desirable
- Experience of recovery and pre assessment
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level Registered Nurse
- Qualifications in teaching and assessing/mentorship
Desirable
- Degree or working towards a management qualification
- Day surgery qualification
- Appraisal training
- Managing absence
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).
