Job summary
Are
you a dedicated and compassionate nurse looking to join a dynamic and
supportive healthcare team? We are seeking an enthusiastic Band 5 Nurse to join
our Day Surgery/ Short Stay Unit, where youll play a vital role in delivering
high-quality care to patients undergoing elective and day case and short stay
procedures. This will be over a 6 day service and include night shift.
As a Day Surgery Nurse, you
will be responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing care for patients
before, during, and after surgical procedures. Youll work closely with a
multidisciplinary team, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and dignity at every
stage of their journey. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include pre-operative
admission, post-operative care, and patient discharge planning.This role offers
an excellent opportunity to develop a wide range of clinical skills in a
fast-paced and varied environment. Youll work with advanced technologies and
have access to ongoing professional development to enhance your expertise. We
pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative atmosphere where
your contributions are valued.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the
person specification document which provides more detail about the essential
and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend
you review this document and use it when completing your application as these
criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For
an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and
Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day
responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document
attached.
In
times of escalation there may be a requirement to work across other wards
within surgery, ,weather that be Orthopaedic or General surgery.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.
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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintain
a safe environment for patients and staff, adhering to all applicable Health
and Safety and COSHH regulations
Assess, develop, implement
and evaluate programmes of care
Specialised area: Provide
experienced nursing care and support to patients during the pre and
post-operative phases of surgery/procedures, including nurse-led clinics. The
postholder must be competent in assessing the efficacy of the patients
progress through the day surgery pathway.
Is responsible for
decision to discharge patients from hospital within agreed protocols (nurse led
discharge)
Carry out all relevant
forms of care, supervising junior members of staff and delegating duties as
appropriate
Lead with agreed assigned
duties/projects within speciality i.e. link nurse roles
Teach and assess all
staff, both formally and informally
Act as a
Supervisor/assessor to student nurses and other learners, providing guidance
and supervision of practice
Act as a preceptor to
newly qualified staff
Participate in the
assessment of equipment before use, in accordance with the clinical Monitoring
and Risk Assessment policies
Undertake nursing
procedures and techniques in accordance with agreed local protocols, within
specialised area, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical
experience
Follow and work within the
NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Act as a role model for
students and other staff by professional performance and example
Participate in research,
applying evidence-based practice i.e. prescribing, implementing and evaluating
care
Participate in clinical risk management and assessment
Participate in clinical
audit activities and development of outcomes
Assist with the individual
performance review of support staff
Advise on the promotion of
health and the prevention of illnessrea: Provide experienced nursing care and
support to patients during the pre and post-operative phases of
surgery/procedures, including nurse-led clinics. The postholder must be
competent in assessing the efficacy of the patients progress through the day
surgery pathway
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintain
a safe environment for patients and staff, adhering to all applicable Health
and Safety and COSHH regulations
Assess, develop, implement
and evaluate programmes of care
Specialised area: Provide
experienced nursing care and support to patients during the pre and
post-operative phases of surgery/procedures, including nurse-led clinics. The
postholder must be competent in assessing the efficacy of the patients
progress through the day surgery pathway.
Is responsible for
decision to discharge patients from hospital within agreed protocols (nurse led
discharge)
Carry out all relevant
forms of care, supervising junior members of staff and delegating duties as
appropriate
Lead with agreed assigned
duties/projects within speciality i.e. link nurse roles
Teach and assess all
staff, both formally and informally
Act as a
Supervisor/assessor to student nurses and other learners, providing guidance
and supervision of practice
Act as a preceptor to
newly qualified staff
Participate in the
assessment of equipment before use, in accordance with the clinical Monitoring
and Risk Assessment policies
Undertake nursing
procedures and techniques in accordance with agreed local protocols, within
specialised area, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical
experience
Follow and work within the
NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Act as a role model for
students and other staff by professional performance and example
Participate in research,
applying evidence-based practice i.e. prescribing, implementing and evaluating
care
Participate in clinical risk management and assessment
Participate in clinical
audit activities and development of outcomes
Assist with the individual
performance review of support staff
Advise on the promotion of
health and the prevention of illnessrea: Provide experienced nursing care and
support to patients during the pre and post-operative phases of
surgery/procedures, including nurse-led clinics. The postholder must be
competent in assessing the efficacy of the patients progress through the day
surgery pathway
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Student assessor/supervisor
Experience
Essential
- Can be newly qualified or experienced nurse
- Have an understanding of the concept of modern day surgery.
- Experience of working within a busy ward environment.
Desirable
- Previous day surgery experience
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse (adult or Child) on part 1 of the NMC register
- Valid UK NMC PIN
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Very good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work using own initiative.
- Plan own workload and work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Organisational abilities.
- Teaching/presentation skills.
- Computer skills
Desirable
- An understanding of pre-operative assessment for day/short stay surgery
- Understanding and experience of nurse-led Discharge
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Student assessor/supervisor
Experience
Essential
- Can be newly qualified or experienced nurse
- Have an understanding of the concept of modern day surgery.
- Experience of working within a busy ward environment.
Desirable
- Previous day surgery experience
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse (adult or Child) on part 1 of the NMC register
- Valid UK NMC PIN
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Very good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work using own initiative.
- Plan own workload and work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Organisational abilities.
- Teaching/presentation skills.
- Computer skills
Desirable
- An understanding of pre-operative assessment for day/short stay surgery
- Understanding and experience of nurse-led Discharge
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).
