Job summary Do you have the passion, enthusiasm and knowledge to provide excellent care to acute surgical patients? Are you positive, creative and dynamic? If you do then the Surgical Directorate is currently looking for Staff Nurses for an exciting post on Ward 16 Our focus is on providing safe and exceptionally skilled surgical care to our patients. We are undergoing a period of change and we will be focusing heavily on training, education, staff support and development; alongside collaborative working with our Consultants and other professionals. We consider ourselves a supportive team, who welcome learners and those wishing to grow their skills and knowledge. We deliver high quality care to patients with complex needs and multiple co-morbidities, we are a forward-thinking directorate and wards, We always put our patients first. We strive towards improving our services to meet the ever changing needs of our patients, the workforce and the systems of the future. We need nurses that are passionate about the contribution they make to safe and compassionate patient care, their working environment and colleagues. We are a strong and happy teamso why not come and join us It is essential that you hold a current UK NMC Registration and have surgical experience. Base site : Bournemouth Interview date: TBC Main duties of the job To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. About us Our values define who we are as TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview. Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pa/pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 153-SU03858 Job locations Bournemouth Castle Lane East Bournemouth BH7 7DW Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Registered Nurse (Adult) Advanced Diploma/Degree in Adult Health Nursing Studies Surgical Nursing experience (minimum12 months) Desirable Post Registration Course related to surgical patient or high acuity care patient Experience Essential Experience of caring for patients with acute and long term conditions in an acute setting Two years post qualification experience Desirable Acute surgical experience Management skills at Band 5 level in an acute setting End of life care Technical Skills Competencies Essential Basic IT skills Demonstrable ability with vital signs monitoring equipment and ability to recognise the deteriorating patient Demonstrates high standards in written communication Non-IV and IV medication administration including administration of blood products in accordance to the NMC Standards for Medicines Management Able to check charts or calculate drug dosages for infusions requiring frequent concentration Teaching skills, supervision and development of others Desirable ECG recording Male catheterisation Venepuncture and Cannulation Pain assessment Nasogastric Tubes CVAD ABG Non-Medical Prescriber Specific skills for surgery eg: caring for the post op patient ? Ecamis, EPR. ICE Physical examination skills Knowledge Essential Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge and practice skills Desirable SLIP training or equivalent Awareness of patient experience, quality and safety agenda's that support Governance framework Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Registered Nurse (Adult) Advanced Diploma/Degree in Adult Health Nursing Studies Surgical Nursing experience (minimum12 months) Desirable Post Registration Course related to surgical patient or high acuity care patient Experience Essential Experience of caring for patients with acute and long term conditions in an acute setting Two years post qualification experience Desirable Acute surgical experience Management skills at Band 5 level in an acute setting End of life care Technical Skills Competencies Essential Basic IT skills Demonstrable ability with vital signs monitoring equipment and ability to recognise the deteriorating patient Demonstrates high standards in written communication Non-IV and IV medication administration including administration of blood products in accordance to the NMC Standards for Medicines Management Able to check charts or calculate drug dosages for infusions requiring frequent concentration Teaching skills, supervision and development of others Desirable ECG recording Male catheterisation Venepuncture and Cannulation Pain assessment Nasogastric Tubes CVAD ABG Non-Medical Prescriber Specific skills for surgery eg: caring for the post op patient ? Ecamis, EPR. ICE Physical examination skills Knowledge Essential Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge and practice skills Desirable SLIP training or equivalent Awareness of patient experience, quality and safety agenda's that support Governance framework 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 University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address Bournemouth Castle Lane East Bournemouth BH7 7DW Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)