University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic Staff Nurse to join the progressive and dedicated Ward 12 Elective Surgery team at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital! You will be responsible for admitting and preparing patients for theatre ensuring that local policy is adhered to, caring for patients post-operatively and discharging patients under the nurse-led discharge criteria. Once in post, you will be a key member in the development and expansion of the Day Surgery Service with the aim of enhancing the patient's experience.
The ideal candidate will require experience within general surgical i.e. Gynaecology, Vascular, Urology, Breast and Endocrine surgery, Upper GI and Colorectal; have excellent communication skills and a commitment to maintaining and developing high standards of care. A friendly and patient-centred approach is vital to this exciting role.
This role requires NMC Registration
Base Location: Bournemouth Hospital
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.
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
* 1st level registered nurse (NMC registered)
* Degree or working towards a management qualification
Experience
* Demonstrable experience working in Day Surgery/Surgery/Orthopaedics
* Experience of recovery and pre-assessment
Technical Skills and Competencies
* In depth knowledge of speciality
* Problem solving experience
* Ability to make sound clinical judgements and use sound clinical reasoning.
* Venepuncture & punctuation.
Knowledge
* Sound knowledge of anatomy and physiology and surgical procedures
* Evidence of professional development
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.
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