The closing date is 23 December 2025
Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year Per Annum / Pro Rata
Job summary
The post holder will proactively work within the Main Theatre Admission Unit and Day Surgery Ward/Recovery 2 and being an active member of the Trust wide and Recovery 2 Team. They will be expected to demonstrate enthusiasm to help create a safe patient and an effective learning environment. This post will demand a commitment to providing flexible shift cover and out of hours working on a regular basis.
Main duties of the job
Participate as an active member of the nursing team, accountable for your practice.
Demonstrate a good knowledge base of surgical conditions and the treatment required, using evidence on which to base practice.
Support the team in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care of patients attending the department in accordance with Trust and directorate pathways
Ensure that the care given reflects the hospital and departmental philosophies, standards and protocols.
Will be responsible for their own actions and be bound by the NMC’s Code of Professional conduct and all approved Trust policies.
Will maintain own skills and knowledge and demonstrate clinical excellence and high standards of practice to other staff.
Be responsible for their own development, maintaining a professional portfolio and keeping themselves updated on current nursing issues.
Will be responsible for their own actions and be bound by the NMC’s Code of Professional conduct and all approved Trust policies.
Will maintain own skills and knowledge and demonstrate clinical excellence and high standards of practice.
The postholder may be required to carry out other relevant duties as required.
Person Specification
Education, Training, Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Experience of surgical nursing
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to assess, plan, prioritise and evaluate patient care
- Up to date on mandatory training and role specific training
Desirable
- Venepuncture and cannulation
- Pre and post operative care
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work within a team and autonomously
- Ability to plan own work load with organisation skills and manage time effectively
- Effective IT skills, competent with IT systems
Key Competencies, Personal qualities and attributes
Essential
- Innovative
- Flexible
- Enthusiasm
- Caring and Compassionate
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).