Job summary
Band 5 Staff Nurse- Short Stay Surgical Unit (SSSU)
We have an exciting opportunity available at the Luton & Dunstable University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Trust for Band 5 Registered Nurses to join our committed team in SSSU.
We are seeking applications from registered nurses who have the ability and determination to learn and to gain new skills and competencies. They must be motivated to develop the highest standards of care and are committed to continuous improvement.
We are an innovative and busy Day Surgery Unit, covering same day operations for patients undergoing a number of specialities including, General Surgery, Breast, Gynaecology, Colorectal, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Urology, Maxillo- Facial, ENT, Plastics and Vascular.
This is an exciting time to join the Surgical Short Stay unit as we prepare to move the majority of our patient admissions and discharges to a new unit as part of the expansion and development of the Trust.
We currently provide a service from Monday to Friday, 7am-10pm, with a Super Saturday clinic on the second weekend of every month. The shift patterns for our qualified nurses are a mixture of Early shifts (7am - 5pm) and Late shifts (12pm - 10pm). These shift patterns are worked over 4 days in the week, including the Super Saturday when applicable.
Please contact Rachel Tuffy, SSSU Ward Manager on 07811698007 for more information or to arrange an informal visit
Main duties of the job
See JD and PS roles and responsibilities in job pack on website.
You may occasionally also be asked to perform other tasks related to job role but all within scope of practice. If unsure, please speak with a senior member of staff.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Admit day surgery and inpatients completing a comprehensive assessment.
Demonstrate the ability to provide safe, quality care to post-operative patients undergoing various surgical procedures.
Safely discharge patients ensure they meet all day surgery criteria- nurse led. Ensuring patients have a clear understanding
Be able to manage symptom control post-surgery including post-operative pain and nausea
Demonstrate and apply clinical decision-making skills to all clinical specialties; Liaise with specialist teams to create and organise post-operative care and provide continuing care to patient's post-surgery.
Be IV competent ,venepuncture and cannulation competent.
Be able to monitor catheters and when to raise concerns regarding fluid input and output.
To be able to perform a bladder scan, ECG's, Vital observations
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills to ensure that all information is disseminated accurately to patients, relatives, members of the multi-disciplinary team and other departments.
Maintain patient dignity and respect, and equality and diversity as per Trust Policies.
Act as a mentor to junior staff and create a positive learning culture by supporting skill acquisition and competency development.
Provide teaching to all students and new staff as part of an ongoing development programme.
Participate in local audits.
Act up as the daily coordinator in the absence of the Ward Manager if required.
1. To carry out all relevant forms of care under supervision and when proficient, demonstrate agreed clinical related duties; supervise junior registered, support staff and a variety of students while maintaining a safe working environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
2. NMC Registered Nurse working in the UK
3. Degree or equivalent in Nursing
4. Mentorship course- MSPP/Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor course and updates
Experience
Essential
5. Experience as a Band 5 working in a Day Surgery, Surgical or Recovery environment
6. Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
7. Evidence id further education and training and on-going learning
8. Experience working with and supporting students and less experienced staff
Desirable
9. Good level of clinical skills including phlebotomy, cannulation, taking ECG's, medication administration
Knowledge
Essential
10. Knowledge of Day Surgery principles and Perioperative practice
11. Awareness of and demonstrates Trust values and acceptable standards of behaviour
12. Demonstrates awareness of current changes in the NHD- in particular in relation to Nursing
13. Ability to interpret and adhere to department and Trust policies, protocols, procedures and guidelines
Desirable
14. Knowledge of principles of clinical effectiveness, research and audit
Personal attributes
Essential
15. Flexible and willingness to carry out job roles and responsibilities
16. Ability to role model the trust's values and uphold high standards of behaviour expected of a registered Nurse and trust employee
17. Ability to work under pressure and seek help when required
18. Ability to prioritise and organise workload
Skills
Essential
19. Ability to use a wide range of IT systems- ICE/iPM/Evolve, Nerve Centre, Microsoft programmes etc
20. Committed to unholding and demonstrating NMC and Trust standards of behaviour
21. Good organisation, planning and time management skills
22. Ability to problem solve and find solutions to competing demands
23. Willingness to learn new skills
24. Ability to record and deal with patient related and clinical information based on the use of accurate facts and figures
25. Update skills and knowledge through annual appraisal/personal develoipment plan. Support others in their quest to achieve the same.
Communication skills
Essential
26. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
27. Highly developed inter-personal skills
28. Demonstrated ability to undertake challenging conversations