NHS
Staff Nurse - Ward 9
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Job Description
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- Demonstrable ability with vital signs monitoring equipment and ability to recognise the deteriorating patient
- Medications management competency: IV and IV medication administration including administration of blood products
- Venepuncture and cannulation
- ECG's
- Catheterisation
- Demonstrable experience working in Day Surgery/Surgery/Orthopaedics
- Experience of recovery and pre assessment
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Advanced Diploma/Degree in Adult Health Nursing Studie
- Demonstrable ability with vital signs monitoring equipment and ability to recognise the deteriorating patient
- Medications management competency: IV and IV medication administration including administration of blood products
- Venepuncture and cannulation
- ECG's
- Catheterisation
- Demonstrable experience working in Day Surgery/Surgery/Orthopaedics
- Experience of recovery and pre assessment
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Advanced Diploma/Degree in Adult Health Nursing Studie
Job summary
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic Staff Nurse to join the progressive and dedicated Day Surgery Services team at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, based on Ward 9 at the Bournemouth site for 37.5 hours per week.
Ward 9 (Sandbourne Suite) incorporates an Admission and Day Surgery services.
The service is currently open Mon to Fri 07:00-21:00. There are plans to make this a six day service in the future.The successful candidate 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, they will be a key stakeholder in the development and expansion of the Day Surgery Service with the ultimate aim of enhancing the patient's experience.
The successful candidate will require significant experience within general surgical/orthopaedic nursing; have excellent communication skills and a commitment to maintaining and developing high standards. A friendly and patient-centred approach is vital to this exciting role. Previous experience in a Day Surgery setting is not essential as there is an opportunity for further training in this field, although a surgical background is preferred.
Additional contact details: DS Lynne Hastings, DS Dianne Leonard 0300 019 6081
This role requires an active UK NMC Registration
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: 9 May - to be confirmed
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.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
There is a planned move for this service during December2025, when thisrole and base of work will relocate to Poolesite. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the post holder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions. There is also a possibility that this will move to a 6 day service.
Date posted
16 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
153-SU04099-A
Job locations
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
Job descriptionJob description
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.
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 SpecificationPerson Specification
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Additional informationDisclosure 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.