Colorectal Surgical Ward Nurse - Day shift
We are looking for experienced ward nurses to join a Post-Operative Surgical Ward caring for patients recovering from major colorectal and upper GI surgery.
Main duties of the job
1. Infection Prevention & Sepsis Awareness
Job responsibilities
* Managing patients post-major abdominal, colorectal, or upper GI surgery. Candidates must be proficient in handling epidurals, PCA (Patient-Controlled Analgesia), stomas, arterial lines, and potentially central lines.
* Shift Patterns: Day shifts - 08:00 - 20:00
* Start Date: Late February/Early March
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Must have NMC Registration
Experience
* Must have 3 years experience working within a similar unit
* Experienced in comprehensive patient care
* Experienced in medication administration
* Experienced in post-operative wound care
* Experienced in clinical escalation in a fast-paced hospital setting
About us
18 Week Support is the leading insourcing provider to the NHS, specializing in clinical demand, capacity management, and waiting list initiatives for both outpatients and day case surgery. Our insourcing services provide expert clinical teams to work closely with your in-house teams, allowing you to increase the number of patients seen, reduce waiting lists, and meet RTT expectations without compromising patient care.
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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