Job summary Full time, permanent position As a Registered Nurse you will be responsible for supporting your Manager in ensuring that our service users needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care. As a centre of excellence, you will offer a person-centred approach to their independence and well-being you will be responsible for getting the service users ready for surgery. You will have your own case load of work. Main duties of the job - You will work independently as well as part of a team. - You will be responsible for your own case load of patients and the care that they are required in getting the group of patients ready for surgery in a timley manner. - Maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out nursing procedures. - Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework, you will motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement. About us The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall. But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making. All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence. Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Pro rata, per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9165-24-10-054 Job locations The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust Moorgate Road Rotherham South Yorkshire S60 2UD Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities. Person Specification Knowledge Essential Sound clinical knowledge in all aspects of pre-operative assessment. Understands the concepts of clinical governance and shared governance including evidence based practice and critical appraisal of research findings. Desirable Demonstrates knowledge of effective risk management. Knowledge of current NHS issues including performance targets and the wider modernisation agenda. Experience Essential Able to demonstrate appropriate clinical and managerial skills commensurate with the post Desirable Demonstrable experience in Surgery/Pre-operative Assessment. Professional Registration/PIN Essential Please enter your NMC pin Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse. 1st level with current NMC Registration Degree level qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience at senior level. Professional and clinical competence. Desirable Evidence of on-going professional development in a recognised and appropriate nursing field of practice. Skills and Abilities Essential Effective communicator and negotiator to all levels IT literate with good understanding of common packages. Demonstrate involvement in clinical supervision. Ability to organise and prioritise own workload. Ability to work independently and within a team. Use own initiative and meet deadlines. Person Specification Knowledge Essential Sound clinical knowledge in all aspects of pre-operative assessment. Understands the concepts of clinical governance and shared governance including evidence based practice and critical appraisal of research findings. Desirable Demonstrates knowledge of effective risk management. Knowledge of current NHS issues including performance targets and the wider modernisation agenda. Experience Essential Able to demonstrate appropriate clinical and managerial skills commensurate with the post Desirable Demonstrable experience in Surgery/Pre-operative Assessment. Professional Registration/PIN Essential Please enter your NMC pin Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse. 1st level with current NMC Registration Degree level qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience at senior level. Professional and clinical competence. Desirable Evidence of on-going professional development in a recognised and appropriate nursing field of practice. Skills and Abilities Essential Effective communicator and negotiator to all levels IT literate with good understanding of common packages. Demonstrate involvement in clinical supervision. Ability to organise and prioritise own workload. Ability to work independently and within a team. Use own initiative and meet deadlines. 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. 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. 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 The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust Address The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust Moorgate Road Rotherham South Yorkshire S60 2UD Employer's website https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)