Job summary
We are pleased to invite candidates to apply for Band 5 nursing role working primarily in the Surgical Day Unit at Lymington.An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a dynamic and friendly team on the Surgical Day Unit. The role will cover day shifts with rotation onto night shifts (currently the service offers provision for one night every other week to provide overnight post op services).The successful candidates will have the opportunity to feedback their vision of how best to continually improve the service that we deliver for our patients.We are looking for a dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic individual, who is a team player, ready to embrace the challenge of working in a busy Day Surgical Unit. We require you to be forward thinking, as well as eager to develop your own clinical skills.Within this wide variable role you will be offered opportunities to develop both clinically and professionally within a supportive environment.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Knightwood Ward cares for up to 20 day cases 5 days per week. We are looking for an individual who is conscientious and an effective team player with a calm and organised style of working.Demonstration of excellent communication and prioritisation skills to effectively deliver a consistent high standard of care is required.An individual who has an interest in day surgery and is happy to assist with the ongoing development of the unit and the service it provides.Own vehicle to travel to Lymington is highly recommended.
Knightwood Ward is currently open Monday to Friday 07:00 hrs until 19:30 hrs with occasional rotation to cover the night shift (offered on alternate Mondays for urology) future surgical activity may involve Saturday working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Knightwood Ward cares for up to 20 day cases 5 days per week. We are looking for an individual who is conscientious and an effective team player with a calm and organised style of working.Demonstration of excellent communication and prioritisation skills to effectively deliver a consistent high standard of care is required.An individual who has an interest in day surgery and is happy to assist with the ongoing development of the unit and the service it provides.Own vehicle to travel to Lymington is highly recommended.
Knightwood Ward is currently open Monday to Friday 07:00 hrs until 19:30 hrs with occasional rotation to cover the night shift (offered on alternate Mondays for urology) future surgical activity may involve Saturday working.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)
- Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register
- Knowledge of own role within the team
- Provide evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice in the role of practice supervisor
- Awareness of responsibilities for management of infection control
Desirable
- Evidence of recent study
- Previous experience/qualification in relevant specialty
- Teaching experience
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Prioritisation
- Teamwork
- Multitasking
- Time management
- People management
- Facilitation skills
- General IT skills
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)
- Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register
- Knowledge of own role within the team
- Provide evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice in the role of practice supervisor
- Awareness of responsibilities for management of infection control
Desirable
- Evidence of recent study
- Previous experience/qualification in relevant specialty
- Teaching experience
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Prioritisation
- Teamwork
- Multitasking
- Time management
- People management
- Facilitation skills
- General IT skills
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).
