Staff Nurse - Peritoneal Malignancy

Job summary

We are one of the UK's leading centres for the treatment of Pseudomyxoma Peritonei. Our specialist unit also provides care for patients undergoing elective surgery such as Liver resections, Colorectal and Urological procedures. The care of our patients is clinically complex and requires the involvement of specialist nurses, physiotherapists, pharmacists and nutritionists. You will be working closely with a truly multidisciplinary team, on a ward which has currently obtained a Silver ward accreditation score.

Main duties of the job

Previous experience in this area is not essential as in-house training will be provided to ensure you are fully equipped to meet the demands of this role.

We are looking for a positive, kind and caring attitude, excellent team spirit and genuine interest in broadening and developing your nursing skills. In return we offer a friendly, motivated and caring environment, where all members of our team are respected and valued.With a constant focus on training and research in our area of surgery, we aim to ensure outstanding patient care as well as staff satisfaction. We offer flexible working patterns including long days, short shifts and nights, both full time, part-time and permanent nights are available. We genuinely care about a healthy work/life balance. If we sound like the place you would like to belong we look forward to meeting you soon.

Daily duties include all aspects of pre and post operative surgical nursing care. Management of NG tubes and feeds, CVC lines, Abdominal and Chest drains, PCA, Epidural, Catheters, care planning, wound management, discharge planning and maintaining excellent patient satisfaction..

About us

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) provides hospital services to around 570,000 people living in Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire, and specialist services to patients from all over the country. We deliver a full range of district hospital services in a variety of locations.