Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Registered Day Surgery Nurse, Band 5

The closing date is 29 March 2026

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Job summary

You will be working as part of the day surgery team delivering exceptional care for the patients attending the unit. Day case surgery is becoming more common, it now makes up approximately 70% of all surgery performed. The patients will expect, and will receive, the highest standards of professional care by all members of the team who will be involved.

To work in a clinical environment and provide a high standard of patient care, able to assess and prepare both major and day surgery patients prior to undergoing elective surgery either under local or general anaesthesia. Provide post-operative care to the day case patients and ensure a safe discharge home the same day. To liaise with the MDT, to ensure a positive patient experience and optimal surgical outcome. We care for patients undergoing surgery from multiple specialities.

Main duties of the job

Our patients will expect, and will receive, the highest standards of professional care by all members of the team. You will work in a clinical environment and provide a high standard of patient care, whilst being able to assess and prepare both major and day surgery patients prior to undergoing elective surgery either under local or general anaesthesia. You will provide post-operative care to day case patients and ensure a safe discharge home the same day. You will also liaise with the MDT, to ensure a positive patient experience and optimal surgical outcome.

About us

Mayhill Unit and Chedworth Surgical Unit have a fantastic team of dedicated Surgical Nurses who pride themselves in delivering outstanding care. Staff are actively encouraged to participate in further development which results in accelerated personal development whilst enhancing the delivery of safe care to all of our patients. Whilst the unit experiences high numbers of patient turnover we ensure a consistently high level of care is provided by our highly motivated team.

Details

Date posted

13 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year (pa, pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

318-26-T0170

Job locations

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Gloucester

GL1 3NN


Job description

Job responsibilities

To communicate effectively, especially where patient ability to do so is compromised.

Ability to disseminate contentious and delicate information appropriately

To deliver safe care within a challenging and changing clinical day surgery environment.

To adhere to all Trust policies and procedures and professional code of conduct.

To input and retrieve patient and staff information from computer-based systems.

Delivery of high quality care / services to patients

Responsible for pre and post operative care for multiple patients from differing specialities including safely conducting nurse led discharges

Assisting patients with activities of daily living including personal care and nutritional and dietary support

Recording of observations and assessments of patients additional supportive tasks e.g. venepuncture and ECGs

Undertaking activities which include the moving and handling of both patients and equipment.

You may occasionally be asked to work across sites to cover short notice sickness or leave.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To communicate effectively, especially where patient ability to do so is compromised.

Ability to disseminate contentious and delicate information appropriately

To deliver safe care within a challenging and changing clinical day surgery environment.

To adhere to all Trust policies and procedures and professional code of conduct.

To input and retrieve patient and staff information from computer-based systems.

Delivery of high quality care / services to patients

Responsible for pre and post operative care for multiple patients from differing specialities including safely conducting nurse led discharges

Assisting patients with activities of daily living including personal care and nutritional and dietary support

Recording of observations and assessments of patients additional supportive tasks e.g. venepuncture and ECGs

Undertaking activities which include the moving and handling of both patients and equipment.

You may occasionally be asked to work across sites to cover short notice sickness or leave.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council NMC

Desirable

  • Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of professional portfolio and registration revalidation

Experience

Essential

  • Experience (through placement or employment) of working in an acute clinical environment

Desirable

  • Previous Day Surgery experience
  • Previous experience in a relevant surgical speciality

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work in a fast paced high pressure environment
  • Ability to identify and appropriately escalate the deteriorating patient

Desirable

  • Evidence of completing nurse led discharges competently and confidently
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council NMC

Desirable

  • Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of professional portfolio and registration revalidation

Experience

Essential

  • Experience (through placement or employment) of working in an acute clinical environment

Desirable

  • Previous Day Surgery experience
  • Previous experience in a relevant surgical speciality

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work in a fast paced high pressure environment
  • Ability to identify and appropriately escalate the deteriorating patient

Desirable

  • Evidence of completing nurse led discharges competently and confidently

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Gloucester

GL1 3NN


Employer's website

https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Gloucester

GL1 3NN


Employer's website

https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister (Mayhill Unit)

Naomi Brown

Naomi.Brown7@nhs.net

03004226751

Details

Date posted

13 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year (pa, pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

318-26-T0170

Job locations

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Gloucester

GL1 3NN


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