Job summary Participate in the work area, demonstrating constantly high standards of practice and care. Be responsible for the assessment of individual care needs and the planning, implementation and evaluation of care. Set standards, objectives and priorities within each span of duty. Give utmost regard to psychological care of patients, their dignity and maintain confidentiality at all times. Act as patient advocate, intervening on the patient's behalf as necessary Ensure the provision of high quality, patient focused and evidence based practise throughout the department. Be accountable for personal practice, critically evaluating own performance ensuring the use of reflective practice to promote a high standard of care. Main duties of the job Perform circulating duties for operating lists as required. Admit and assess patients to the clinical area prior to surgery. Assess Act as scrub nurse for full range of surgical procedures performed within the department. Patients' suitability for discharge from the clinical area, giving appropriate instructions for post-operative care and liaising with community teams if required. Remove skin graft dressings and sutures, assessing wounds and providing appropriate aftercare advice. Assist with Laser treatments and clinics. Assist in Photodynamic therapy treatment. Give advice on the telephone to patients regarding laser treatment and minor surgery Participate in research and practice research based care. Be aware of current issues and changes that arise from these. Participate in the Clinical Governance Agenda. Attend and contribute to inter and intra departmental meetings. Demonstrate a positive public relations image. Provide feedback to all staff from any study sessions attended. Maintain effective lines of communication to ensure continuity of care, and passage of information. Be a supportive, active member of the departmental team. Liaise, plan and co-operate with the multi-disciplinary team. Be aware of your own learning needs and work with the Department Manager towards resolving them. Participate in APDR and take every opportunity for development of knowledge and skills. 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 available. 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 24 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 418-NUR0017-CW-A Job locations Bedford Hospital Kempston Road Bedford MK42 9DJ Job description Job responsibilities Perform circulating duties for operating lists as required. Admit and assess patients to the clinical area prior to surgery. Assess Act as scrub nurse for full range of surgical procedures performed within the department. patients suitability for discharge from the clinical area, giving appropriate instructions for post-operative care and liaising with community teams if required. Remove skin graft dressings and sutures, assessing wounds and providing appropriate aftercare advice. Assist with Laser treatments and clinics. Assist in Photodynamic therapy treatment. Give advice on the telephone to patients regarding laser treatment and minor surgery Participate in research and practice research based care. Be aware of current issues and changes that arise from these. Participate in the Clinical Governance Agenda. Attend and contribute to inter and intra departmental meetings. Demonstrate a positive public relations image. Provide feedback to all staff from any study sessions attended. Maintain effective lines of communication to ensure continuity of care, and passage of information. Be a supportive, active member of the departmental team. Liaise, plan and co-operate with the multi-disciplinary team. Be aware of your own learning needs and work with the Department Manager towards resolving them. Participate in APDR and take every opportunity for development of knowledge and skills. Job description Job responsibilities Perform circulating duties for operating lists as required. Admit and assess patients to the clinical area prior to surgery. Assess Act as scrub nurse for full range of surgical procedures performed within the department. patients suitability for discharge from the clinical area, giving appropriate instructions for post-operative care and liaising with community teams if required. Remove skin graft dressings and sutures, assessing wounds and providing appropriate aftercare advice. Assist with Laser treatments and clinics. Assist in Photodynamic therapy treatment. Give advice on the telephone to patients regarding laser treatment and minor surgery Participate in research and practice research based care. Be aware of current issues and changes that arise from these. Participate in the Clinical Governance Agenda. Attend and contribute to inter and intra departmental meetings. Demonstrate a positive public relations image. Provide feedback to all staff from any study sessions attended. Maintain effective lines of communication to ensure continuity of care, and passage of information. Be a supportive, active member of the departmental team. Liaise, plan and co-operate with the multi-disciplinary team. Be aware of your own learning needs and work with the Department Manager towards resolving them. Participate in APDR and take every opportunity for development of knowledge and skills. Person Specification Qualifications Essential RGN or Nursing associate Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Teaching experience Experience in laser safety Experience Essential Experience in an out patient setting Desirable Experience in day case surgery Experience with skin grafts and reconstruction including complex wounds Knowledge Essential Good communication- verbal and written Ability to deliver high quality nursing care Ability to work as part of a team Desirable Knowledge of laser tissue interactions Person Specification Qualifications Essential RGN or Nursing associate Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Teaching experience Experience in laser safety Experience Essential Experience in an out patient setting Desirable Experience in day case surgery Experience with skin grafts and reconstruction including complex wounds Knowledge Essential Good communication- verbal and written Ability to deliver high quality nursing care Ability to work as part of a team Desirable Knowledge of laser tissue interactions 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 Bedford Hospital Kempston Road Bedford MK42 9DJ Employer's website https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)