Job summary We are looking for a paediatric nurse to Join our friendly and welcoming Day Surgery team. You will provide high quality nursing care for all paediatric patients on the day case pathway including nurse led pre assessment, post operative care and discharge. We are recognised locally and nationally as a centre of excellence, working closely with multi-disciplinary teams that we are very proud of along with the service we provide to our patients and their families. Upon joining us, we offer you continuous professional development and training opportunities throughout your employment with us to ensure you can thrive in the workplace. Should you be successful in the Registered Nurse position, you will be working 20 hours hours per week on a permanent contract over our Monday to Friday service. For an informal chat, please contact Alex Alen Senior Sister. Main duties of the job To pre assess patients prior to their day case procedure following an electronic pre assessment assessing the patients fitness for surgery and sharing information with the patient about the day case process. Caring for patient on the day of their surgery pre and post operatively ensuring a safe recovery. Discharging patients home using the criteria for a nurse led discharge About us Day surgery is changing and growing across the NHS and in Torbay we push boundaries, we have close links with The British Association of Day Surgery and our always looking for ways to improve our current pathways and take on new challenges. Many of our staff work in more than one area of the unit and enjoy the challenge. Care to Join Us? Date posted 19 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 388-7002127-NMC Job locations Day Surgery Unit Torbay Hospital Newton Road Torquay TQ2 7AA Job description Job responsibilities Contribute to the development of services Report any incidents accidents or near misses following the correct incident reporting procedure To take charge of the unit in the absence of team leader ensuring patient and staff safety is maintained at all times and supervising staff, ensuring they work to their capabilities To ensure all learners are guided and assessed to effectively achieve their objectives and standards of care Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification. Job description Job responsibilities Contribute to the development of services Report any incidents accidents or near misses following the correct incident reporting procedure To take charge of the unit in the absence of team leader ensuring patient and staff safety is maintained at all times and supervising staff, ensuring they work to their capabilities To ensure all learners are guided and assessed to effectively achieve their objectives and standards of care Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registered Nurse Experience Essential Experience in paediatric nursing Desirable Expereince in surgical/day surgery nursing Knowledge Essential Ability to assess plan and evaluate care for paediatric nursing Desirable Knowledge in adult and paediatirc nursing Communication Essential Excellent verbal and written communication Desirable Familiar with day surgery IT systems Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registered Nurse Experience Essential Experience in paediatric nursing Desirable Expereince in surgical/day surgery nursing Knowledge Essential Ability to assess plan and evaluate care for paediatric nursing Desirable Knowledge in adult and paediatirc nursing Communication Essential Excellent verbal and written communication Desirable Familiar with day surgery IT systems 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). Employer details Employer name Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Address Day Surgery Unit Torbay Hospital Newton Road Torquay TQ2 7AA Employer's website https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)