Job summary
Have you got what it takes to become a Staff Nurse on our fast paced Rawcliffe day case Unit at Chorley Hospital. If so then come and join our team!
We are looking for enthusiastic, forward thinking, nurses to join us on our experienced nursing team on the surgical day case unit. You will need to have excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills and a good knowledge of IT systems in order to maintain our high standards to deliver nurse led patient care.
Working in a fast paced nurse led day case surgical unit with multiple specialities including upper GI, breast, urology, orthopaedics, plastics, colorectal, vascular, max fax, Gynae and ENT and supporting paediatric surgical lists.
Main duties of the job
You will have knowledge regarding governance and its importance in promoting and maintaining a safe and quality driven environment for patients, visitors and staff.
Rawcliffe Day case unit based in Chorley comprises of, urology, upper GI, breast, plastics, colorectal, ENT, max fax and vascular elective areas .
The role includes admissions, discharges and risk assessments of pre and post op surgical patients undergoing general and local anaesthetic procedures, working and supporting Senior and junior colleagues including student nurses.
Training needs are fully supported on the unit and you will always be encouraged to develop.
You will be warmly welcomed and well supported by a fantastic team who are passionate and aspire to provide excellent care.
About us
We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.
You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Admission of surgical patients, including completing relevant documentation and risk assessments.
Pre and Post op Care, including monitoring of vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, vena puncture, ECG, catheterisation, administration of medication and IV infusions, wound and drain care, pain management. Recognising signs and symptoms of post op complications , deteriorating patients and appropriate escalation in a timely manner.
Working with multidisciplinary teams to maintain a safe discharge including post op advice, referrals and appointments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Admission of surgical patients, including completing relevant documentation and risk assessments.
Pre and Post op Care, including monitoring of vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, vena puncture, ECG, catheterisation, administration of medication and IV infusions, wound and drain care, pain management. Recognising signs and symptoms of post op complications , deteriorating patients and appropriate escalation in a timely manner.
Working with multidisciplinary teams to maintain a safe discharge including post op advice, referrals and appointments.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Willing to expand clinical role eg IV additives, venepuncture and cannulation
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality eg surgery
- Knowledge of Leadership and Management
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Appropriate NMC Registration
- RN1, RN2 General Nursing Posts oRN8 or RNC Children's Nursing Posts
- Diploma in Nursing
- NMC recognised Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards following 18 months commencement in post
- Evidence of continuing education or development for more experienced Band 5 nurses
Desirable
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Willing to expand clinical role eg IV additives, venepuncture and cannulation
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality eg surgery
- Knowledge of Leadership and Management
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Appropriate NMC Registration
- RN1, RN2 General Nursing Posts oRN8 or RNC Children's Nursing Posts
- Diploma in Nursing
- NMC recognised Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards following 18 months commencement in post
- Evidence of continuing education or development for more experienced Band 5 nurses
Desirable
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).
