Job summary
We are looking for experienced ward nurses to join a Post-Operative Surgical Ward caring for patients recovering from major colorectal and upper GI surgery.
Main duties of the job
1. Post operative Monitoring & Pain Management
2. Gastrointestinal & Bowel Function Care
3. Wound, Drain & Stoma Care
4. Infection Prevention & Sepsis Awareness
5. Nutrition & Hydration Support
About us
18 Week Support is the leading insourcing provider to the NHS, specializing in clinical demand, capacity management, and waiting list initiatives for both outpatients and day case surgery. Our insourcing services provide expert clinical teams to work closely with your in-house teams, allowing you to increase the number of patients seen, reduce waiting lists, and meet RTT expectations without compromising patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Contract Length: 2-3 monthsResponsibilities: Managing patients post-major abdominal, colorectal, or upper GI surgery. Candidates must be proficient in handling epidurals, PCA (Patient-Controlled Analgesia), stomas, arterial lines, and potentially central lines.Shift Patterns: Night shifts - 20:00 - 08:00Start Date: Late February/Early March
Job description
Job responsibilities
Contract Length: 2-3 monthsResponsibilities: Managing patients post-major abdominal, colorectal, or upper GI surgery. Candidates must be proficient in handling epidurals, PCA (Patient-Controlled Analgesia), stomas, arterial lines, and potentially central lines.Shift Patterns: Night shifts - 20:00 - 08:00Start Date: Late February/Early March
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Must have 3 years experience working within a similar unit in the NHS
- Experienced in comprehensive patient care
- Experienced in medication administration
- Experienced in post-operative wound care
- Experienced in clinical escalation in a fast-paced hospital setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Must have NMC Registration
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Must have 3 years experience working within a similar unit in the NHS
- Experienced in comprehensive patient care
- Experienced in medication administration
- Experienced in post-operative wound care
- Experienced in clinical escalation in a fast-paced hospital setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Must have NMC Registration
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
