Staff Nurse - Day Surgery Unit
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Job summary
We are recruiting enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Staff Nurses to join our Day Stay Unit (DSU) and Theatre Admission and Day Stay Unit (TADSU).
DSU undertakes a surgical pathway for patients undergoing an elective procedure who are admitted, operated upon, and discharged on the same day.
TADSU undertakes a surgical pathway for patients undergoing an elective procedure who are admitted, operated upon, and discharged on the same day and an inpatient pathway.
They work together in order to provide safe and effective care to our patients across specialities including urology, vascular, breast, general, gynaecology, max fax, ENT, orthopaedic, plastic, ophthalmology and pain clinic.
The successful candidates will be expected to complete Band 5 day surgery ward based competencies relevant to the surgical patient pathway.
The successful candidates may have the opportunity if allocated to DSU, to undertake both ward and Theatre competencies.
We are proactive in offering training and educational development which includes Preceptorship for newly qualified Nurses and ongoing training opportunities for all our staff.
A willingness to work across the areas is essential .
If you are a highly motivated and dynamic practitioner with excellent communication interpersonal skills, the ability to work as an effective team player and are committed to your own and others' personal and professional development, we would welcome your application.
Main duties of the job
If successful you, some of your duties will include:
- Nurse led admission and discharge providing holistic patient care.
- Working as part of a team with good communication skills liaising with multiple departments.
- Flexibility is essential to ensure the safe delivery of this service.
About us
With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Details
Date posted
14 October 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
390-T&A-BR-6050
Job locations
Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
Employer's website
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