Job summary
Blackpool teaching hospitals are looking for a highly motivated and committed band 5 Nurse to work on the Day Surgery Unit . This post is part time 19.5 hours per week. The unit is currently open Monday to Saturday 7am - 10pm. DSU also support an adult escalation ward that sometimes opens within the unit shifts. It is important that you are flexible with your working hours and location.
The unit cares for pre and post-operative patients undergoing a wide range of surgical procedures; these include general surgery, urology, orthopaedic, gynaecology, ENT, breast, vascular and maxillofacial. We also deliver care to patients attending for nephrostomy changes and a wide range of medical biopsies and many other procedures.
We are looking for an individual who can communicate clearly with a can do attitude who is You will need to demonstrate a passion for Surgical Nursing and have the ability to work within our friendly Day Surgery Team. You must support the Nurse in charge to maintain high standards of care, be enthusiastic, adaptable and outstanding communication skills and be willing to learn and develop new skills within your role.
If you are the kind of Nurse who is patient focused, committed to delivering high quality care and looking to improve the service then this could be the job for you.
Main duties of the job
Admission of patients pre operatively
Post op care and observations of patients
Recovery and safe nurse lead discharge of patients
Courtesy calls to patients pre procedure
Venepuncture, cannulation, catheterisation, administration of medication
IT skills use of Maxims, Nexus, Cyberlab, ORMIS, HISS
Supporting Escalation Wad and undertaking shift on that unit for the care of inpatients
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Post op care and observations of patients
Safe discharge of patients
Courtesy calls to patients pre procedure
Venepuncture, cannulation, catheterisation, administration of medication
IT skills use of Maxims, Nexus, Cyberlab, ORMIS, HISS
Supporting Escalation Wad and undertaking shift on that unit for the care of inpatients
Please ensure that you have read the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Post op care and observations of patients
Safe discharge of patients
Courtesy calls to patients pre procedure
Venepuncture, cannulation, catheterisation, administration of medication
IT skills use of Maxims, Nexus, Cyberlab, ORMIS, HISS
Supporting Escalation Wad and undertaking shift on that unit for the care of inpatients
Please ensure that you have read the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (1st)
- Willingness to undertake teaching and assessing qualification
- Willingness to undertake conversion course to Part 1 of the NMC register
- Diploma/willingness to undertake Diploma
Desirable
- Degree/working towards
- Leadership Course
- Post Registration Qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience within an Acute NHS Trust.
- Experience of Day Surgery including: Maxo Facial, Vascular, ENT, Orthopaedic, Gastroenterology, Gynaecology, Urology, Breast and General Surgery
- Experience of working in a ward environment
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Teaching within clinical area
- Experience of clinical audit
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to establish priorities
- Team Player & Team Leadership qualities
- Assertiveness
- Good time management
- Basic I.T. skills
- Decision maker
- Communicate at all levels
- Problem solver
- Lateral thinker
- Basic Life Support
Desirable
- Venepuncture & Cannulation skills
- Catheterization skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (1st)
- Willingness to undertake teaching and assessing qualification
- Willingness to undertake conversion course to Part 1 of the NMC register
- Diploma/willingness to undertake Diploma
Desirable
- Degree/working towards
- Leadership Course
- Post Registration Qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience within an Acute NHS Trust.
- Experience of Day Surgery including: Maxo Facial, Vascular, ENT, Orthopaedic, Gastroenterology, Gynaecology, Urology, Breast and General Surgery
- Experience of working in a ward environment
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Teaching within clinical area
- Experience of clinical audit
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to establish priorities
- Team Player & Team Leadership qualities
- Assertiveness
- Good time management
- Basic I.T. skills
- Decision maker
- Communicate at all levels
- Problem solver
- Lateral thinker
- Basic Life Support
Desirable
- Venepuncture & Cannulation skills
- Catheterization 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).
