Job summary
Ward 12 is a 20 bed elective surgical unit, providing surgical care to patients 7 days per week
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic Staff Nurse to join the progressive and dedicated Day Surgery Services team at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital.
You 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, you will be a key member in the development and expansion of the Elective Surgery Service with the aim of enhancing the patient's experience.
The ideal candidate will require experience within general surgical i.e. gynaecological, urology, breast and endocrine; have excellent communication skills and a commitment to maintaining and developing high standards of care. A friendly and patient-centred approach is vital to this exciting role.
Additional contact details:
Deputy Sister Eva Rackova- 0300 019 4767
Deputy Sister Eleanor Casas - 0300 019 4767
This role required a valid NMC Registration
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
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 team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a 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 at interview.
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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level registered nurse (NMC registered)
Desirable
- Degree or working towards a management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience working in Day Surgery/Surgery/Orthopaedics
Desirable
- Experience of recovery and pre assessment
Technical Skills and Competencies
Essential
- In depth knowledge of speciality
- Problem solving experience
- Ability to make sound clinical judgements and use sound clinical reasoning.
Desirable
- Venepuncture & punctuation.
- Catheterisation
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge of anatomy and physiology and surgical procedures
- Evidence of professional development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level registered nurse (NMC registered)
Desirable
- Degree or working towards a management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience working in Day Surgery/Surgery/Orthopaedics
Desirable
- Experience of recovery and pre assessment
Technical Skills and Competencies
Essential
- In depth knowledge of speciality
- Problem solving experience
- Ability to make sound clinical judgements and use sound clinical reasoning.
Desirable
- Venepuncture & punctuation.
- Catheterisation
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge of anatomy and physiology and surgical procedures
- Evidence of professional development
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).
