Job summary
25 Hours weekly
An opportunity
has arisen within the Day Surgery and Theatre Admissions Unit for an experienced
Registered Nurse to join our team. We
are looking for a positive role model who can engage others and help drive the
services we already provide forward. The
successful candidate will help manage the services we provide across the Day
Surgery Centre and Theatre Admissions Unit. Good communication and organisational skills
are essential, with the ability to lead a team to deliver a high quality
service to patients. We are looking for a leader with a flexible and motivated
attitude who thrives in a teamwork environment.
The work rota
does not currently include Bank Holidays; however, the successful candidate
will be expected to cover evening and weekend sessions.
Main duties of the job
The
position involves managing the workload and team of both TAU and DSC ensuring
high standards of patient care are delivered.
The successful candidate will oversee both departments to ensure that
theatre activity is utilised by co-orinating patients are prepared for theatre
safely and on time. They will also be responsible for the safe management of
the nurse led discharge unit of day surgery. Both Units care for pre and
post-operative elective surgical patients and Orthopaedic Day Case Trauma
patients.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community Trust serving a population of over 260,000 with over 4,500 staff. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. We are working successfully with partners across South Yorkshire as part of the Integrated Care Board where we are leading and collaborating in several key work streams and service areas, including workforce development. We combine our patient first approach with innovation and care against a backdrop of system working, as encapsulated in our Trust values
AMBITIOUS - We set high standards for the services we deliver. We aim to be an outstanding Trust and we are enthusiastic about delivering excellent health care for our patients.
CARING - We embrace the importance of giving the highest possible quality of care for our patients. We also care for each other as colleagues and for the community, our resources, our environment and our future.
TOGETHER - We value the importance of working together with patients, carers and families to ensure that we provide high quality patient centred care. We are committed to working with partners and stakeholders across Rotherham, South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to develop sustainable services for the population we serve. Getting the right leaders in the Trust is critical to achieving.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, for both our patients and our workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for
full details of the role and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for
full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Nursing Degree or equivalent including a recognised teaching qualification/experience
- Evidence of continued professional development through maintenance of an ongoing NMC revalidation
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification related to an area of practice
- Non-medical prescribing qualification UK recognised Degree
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of relevant legislation including Health & Safety.
- An understanding of professional standards.
- Awareness of current initiatives in the NHS.
- Awareness of Clinical Governance
- Understands the need for strict confidentiality.
- Able to participate in the collection of data to support effective service delivery.
- Ability to use and evaluate complex information.
- Demonstrates an understanding of audit and quality issues.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a Band 5 role in nursing relevant to post.
- Experience of Pre & Post-operative surgical patient care.
- Proven organisational skills
- Supervisory experience
- Understands and is committed to a caring approach to patients and relatives.
- Able to lead, manage and support team.
Desirable
PIN
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Nursing Degree or equivalent including a recognised teaching qualification/experience
- Evidence of continued professional development through maintenance of an ongoing NMC revalidation
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification related to an area of practice
- Non-medical prescribing qualification UK recognised Degree
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of relevant legislation including Health & Safety.
- An understanding of professional standards.
- Awareness of current initiatives in the NHS.
- Awareness of Clinical Governance
- Understands the need for strict confidentiality.
- Able to participate in the collection of data to support effective service delivery.
- Ability to use and evaluate complex information.
- Demonstrates an understanding of audit and quality issues.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a Band 5 role in nursing relevant to post.
- Experience of Pre & Post-operative surgical patient care.
- Proven organisational skills
- Supervisory experience
- Understands and is committed to a caring approach to patients and relatives.
- Able to lead, manage and support team.
Desirable
PIN
Essential
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).
