NHS
Job title:
Staff Nurse
Company
NHS
Job description
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 Unit, where youll play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to patients undergoing elective and day case procedures.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 jobAttached 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.About usIf you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the managerYou must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checksWe 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-representedFrom April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documentsDate posted16 January 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference numberC9439-25-0065Job locationsUniversity Hospital Of North DurhamNorth RoadDurhamDH1 5TWJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesMaintain a safe environment for patients and staff, adhering to all applicable Health and Safety and COSHH regulationsAssess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of careSpecialised 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 appropriateLead with agreed assigned duties/projects within speciality i.e. link nurse rolesTeach and assess all staff, both formally and informallyAct as a Supervisor/assessor to student nurses and other learners, providing guidance and supervision of practiceAct as a preceptor to newly qualified staffParticipate in the assessment of equipment before use, in accordance with the clinical Monitoring and Risk Assessment policiesUndertake nursing procedures and techniques in accordance with agreed local protocols, within specialised area, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experienceFollow and work within the NMC Code of Professional ConductAct as a role model for students and other staff by professional performance and exampleParticipate in research, applying evidence-based practice i.e. prescribing, implementing and evaluating careParticipate in clinical risk management and assessmentParticipate in clinical audit activities and development of outcomesAssist with the individual performance review of support staffAdvise 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 pathwayJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesMaintain a safe environment for patients and staff, adhering to all applicable Health and Safety and COSHH regulationsAssess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of careSpecialised 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 appropriateLead with agreed assigned duties/projects within speciality i.e. link nurse rolesTeach and assess all staff, both formally and informallyAct as a Supervisor/assessor to student nurses and other learners, providing guidance and supervision of practiceAct as a preceptor to newly qualified staffParticipate in the assessment of equipment before use, in accordance with the clinical Monitoring and Risk Assessment policiesUndertake nursing procedures and techniques in accordance with agreed local protocols, within specialised area, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experienceFollow and work within the NMC Code of Professional ConductAct as a role model for students and other staff by professional performance and exampleParticipate in research, applying evidence-based practice i.e. prescribing, implementing and evaluating careParticipate in clinical risk management and assessmentParticipate in clinical audit activities and development of outcomesAssist with the individual performance review of support staffAdvise 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 pathwayPerson SpecificationStatutory RegistrationEssential
- NMC registered
QualificationsEssential
- Registered Nurse
Desirable
- Student assessor/supervisor
ExperienceEssential
- Can be newly qualified or experienced nusre
- Have an understanding of the concept of modern day surgery.
- Experience of working within a busy ward environment.
Desirable
- Previous day surgery experience
Special Skills & KnowledgeEssential
- 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 SpecificationStatutory RegistrationEssential
- NMC registered
QualificationsEssential
- Registered Nurse
Desirable
- Student assessor/supervisor
ExperienceEssential
- Can be newly qualified or experienced nusre
- Have an understanding of the concept of modern day surgery.
- Experience of working within a busy ward environment.
Desirable
- Previous day surgery experience
Special Skills & KnowledgeEssential
- 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
Expected salary
£29970 – 36483 per year
Location
Durham
Job date
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 04:19:44 GMT
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