Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within the surgical department for an enthusiastic Band 6 nurse to join our successful Enhanced Recovery Team here at The Luton and Dunstable University Hospital (To cover Maternity Leave for 14 months - secondment/fixed term). The successful candidate will primarily work with Colorectal and Bariatric Specialities, cross covering all other established ERAS speciality groups where needed. The role of an ERAS nurse is to help develop and improve perioperative care using evidenced based practice .The aim is to reduce the risk of surgical complications which can aid a better recovery and potentially safer and quicker discharge. The candidate will have an opportunity to work autonomously seeing patients on the Enhanced Recovery Programme (ERP) within the surgical directorate. You will be an important part of the multidisciplinary team of health care professionals who are involved with the patients care. This position allows for a more one to one approach with patient centred, holistic care encouraging structured pre active post op recovery. The role allows you to be involved and influence care, throughout the patient's surgical journey. Please speak to your Line Manager before applying for this secondment opportunity and visit the Trust's Secondment Policy. Main duties of the job To see patients preoperatively to manage expectations and optimise for upcoming elective surgery See patients on the ward, helping them to achieve their post operative goals and safe discharge criteria Joining on ward rounds Teaching relevant health care professionals on the principles of the programme support discharged patients, through follow up calls and dealing with any questions or issues to help reduce the risk of readmission collecting relevant data, analysing and disseminating to the wider MDT Basic computer skills, including use of Microsoft excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint. Training can be given for the right candidate You may be required to present at internal and external events (i.e. conferences and in house meetings/teachings) Attend and participate in MDT meetings to help progress the service We have a small but great team who will support you in this exciting role We actively encourage you to come and come and see for yourself, so informal visits are welcome 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. 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. Date posted 05 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year PA Contract Secondment Working pattern Full-time Reference number 418-MED9158-JB Job locations Luton and Dunstable Hospital Lewsey Road Luton LU4 0DZ Job description Job responsibilities See attached for detailed job description To see patients preoperatively to manage expectations and optimise for upcoming elective surgery See patients on the ward, helping them to achieve their post operative goals and safe discharge criteria Joining on ward rounds Teaching relevant health care professionals on the principles of the programme support discharged patients, through follow up calls and dealing with any questions or issues to help reduce the risk of readmission collecting relevant data, analysing and disseminating to the wider MDT Basic computer skills, including use of Microsoft excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint. Training can be given for the right candidate You may be required to present at internal and external events (i.e. conferences and in house meetings/teachings) Attend and participate in MDT meetings to help progress the service Job description Job responsibilities See attached for detailed job description To see patients preoperatively to manage expectations and optimise for upcoming elective surgery See patients on the ward, helping them to achieve their post operative goals and safe discharge criteria Joining on ward rounds Teaching relevant health care professionals on the principles of the programme support discharged patients, through follow up calls and dealing with any questions or issues to help reduce the risk of readmission collecting relevant data, analysing and disseminating to the wider MDT Basic computer skills, including use of Microsoft excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint. Training can be given for the right candidate You may be required to present at internal and external events (i.e. conferences and in house meetings/teachings) Attend and participate in MDT meetings to help progress the service Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Proven track record of supervising and teaching health care professionals Desirable Recognised post registration qualification Experience Essential Experience in a clinical area at band 5 or above Desirable Experience in working with patients undergoing Colorectal and/or Bariatric procedures Knowledge Essential Knowledge of Enhanced Recovery Programmes Good clinical knowledge and skills in a surgical environment Desirable Experience in assisting and implementing guidelines, protocols and pathways Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Proven track record of supervising and teaching health care professionals Desirable Recognised post registration qualification Experience Essential Experience in a clinical area at band 5 or above Desirable Experience in working with patients undergoing Colorectal and/or Bariatric procedures Knowledge Essential Knowledge of Enhanced Recovery Programmes Good clinical knowledge and skills in a surgical environment Desirable Experience in assisting and implementing guidelines, protocols and pathways 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Luton and Dunstable Hospital Lewsey Road Luton LU4 0DZ Employer's website https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)