Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity available at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust for an experienced Registered Nurse to join our committed team in the Planned Surgery Centre at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital.
We are seeking applications from experienced Registered Nurses who have the ability and determination to learn and to gain new skills and competencies and who are motivated to develop the highest standards of care and who are committed to continuous improvement.
We are an innovative and busy unit, specialising in Day Surgery, where patients are admitted and then discharged on the same day as their operation. Candidates will also perform 2nd stage recovery for the patients. There are many specialities that we work closely with, including General surgery, gynae, urology, breast, orthopaedic, vascular, ENT and Max Fax.
The unit strives to provide exceptional levels of patient care in order to meet the expanding needs of the local community.
The shift patterns are Early shifts 07am - 5pm, Mid shifts 10am - 8pm and late shifts 12pm - 10pm. This service covers Monday to Friday, with an additional 'Super Saturday' once a month.
This post is not suitable for newly qualified nurses or those soon to qualify.
Please contact the Ward Manager on 07811698007 or 07484471022 for further information.
Main duties of the job
Admit day surgery and inpatients completing a comprehensive assessment.
Demonstrate the ability to provide safe, quality care to post-operative patients undergoing various surgical procedures.
Safely discharge patients and ensure they meet all day surgery criteria, as well as providing patients with all relevant discharge and recovery information.
Be able to manage post-operative pain and nausea
Demonstrate and apply clinical decision-making skills to all clinical specialties.
Liaise with specialist teams to create and organise post-operative care.
Be IV competent ,venepuncture and cannulation competent.
Be able to monitor catheters and when to raise concerns regarding fluid input and output.
To be able to perform a bladder scan, ECG's, Vital observations
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
Maintain patient dignity, respect, equality and diversity as per Trust Policies.
Act as a mentor to junior staff and create a positive learning culture
Provide teaching to all students and new staff as part of an ongoing development programme.
Participate in local audits.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job
Job description
Job responsibilities
See main job description for full list
Admit day surgery and inpatients completing a comprehensive assessment.
Demonstrate the ability to provide safe, quality care to post-operative patients undergoing various surgical procedures.
Safely discharge patients and ensure they meet all day surgery criteria, as well as providing patients with all relevant discharge and recovery information.
Be able to manage post-operative pain and nausea
Demonstrate and apply clinical decision-making skills to all clinical specialties
Job description
Job responsibilities
See main job description for full list
Admit day surgery and inpatients completing a comprehensive assessment.
Demonstrate the ability to provide safe, quality care to post-operative patients undergoing various surgical procedures.
Safely discharge patients and ensure they meet all day surgery criteria, as well as providing patients with all relevant discharge and recovery information.
Be able to manage post-operative pain and nausea
Demonstrate and apply clinical decision-making skills to all clinical specialties
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable
- Mentorship or teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute hospital setting at Band 5
- Good level of clinical skills within one or more of the perioperative disciplines
Desirable
- Experience of dealing with emergency situations
- Knowledge of clinical effectiveness, research and audit
Communication
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates the ability to undertake challenging conversations
- Ability to communicate with the MDT
Desirable
- Counselling or coaching skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure and seek help when required
- Team Player
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload
Desirable
- Enthusiasm and motivation
- Good use of initiative
Skills
Essential
- Good organisational / time management skills
- Ability to problem solve
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Competent in the administration of intravenous medication
Desirable
- Knowledge of patient administration systems e.g. PAS
- Venepuncture and Cannnulation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable
- Mentorship or teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute hospital setting at Band 5
- Good level of clinical skills within one or more of the perioperative disciplines
Desirable
- Experience of dealing with emergency situations
- Knowledge of clinical effectiveness, research and audit
Communication
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates the ability to undertake challenging conversations
- Ability to communicate with the MDT
Desirable
- Counselling or coaching skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure and seek help when required
- Team Player
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload
Desirable
- Enthusiasm and motivation
- Good use of initiative
Skills
Essential
- Good organisational / time management skills
- Ability to problem solve
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Competent in the administration of intravenous medication
Desirable
- Knowledge of patient administration systems e.g. PAS
- Venepuncture and Cannnulation
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).
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