An opportunity as arisen for an experienced surgical nurse to join our Surgical Same Day Emergency Care (SSDEC) team. The role will involve using your clinical experience and skills you will work with your team as a named nurse to maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care within the framework of team nursing. The candidate will act with compassion you will put patients at the centre of all you do. You will communicate effectively with patients and their carers regarding their care and educate patients where there is a need. The post holder will communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure high quality patient care. You will show commitment to sustaining and developing your clinical competence and professional awareness. You will provide supervision, support and education to unqualified staff and students. This role will require you to work variable hours in order to fulfil the needs of the fast paced unit. The candidate will show courage by embracing new ways of working and doing the right thing by the people you care for, including speaking up when you have concerns.