Job summary The Surgical Assessment Unit is a fast-growing service at Bedford hospital.
It is an acute unit that provides rapid assessment and treatment for surgical patients.
SAU receives patient referrals from GPs, ED and UTC.
Patients attend the Unit for follow ups as well.
Surgical assessment Unit has inpatient and clinic areasYou will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust that is committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff.
As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programmer of high-quality training and development that will support the progression of your career.
The urgent and emergency care directorate is in the process of developing a robust standard operating policy which will underpin the Same Day Emergency Care unit operation policy.
All patients attending the unit will be assessed utilizing pathways to ensure patient safety, effectiveness and efficiency.
Main duties of the job Bedford Hospital opened its' Surgical Assessment Unit in 2023.
We are looking for high motivated, dynamic hard working nurses from across a number of specialities.You will work alongside a friendly, supportive, and professional integrated team comprising of consultants, nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapist, discharge co-ordinators, advanced clinical practitioners, pharmacists, social services and community services.The Unit is open seven days a week and provides 24 hrs service.
About us Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton.
Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff.
As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care.
The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received.
Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.
Travel between hospital sites may be required.Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description Job responsibilities The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.Staff nurse duties Medical team interactionAssist and support in patient admission and dischargePersonal hygiene and nutritional supportDrug administrationCannulation and phlebotomywound dressingstreaming suitable surgical patients from EDDoing patient observations and identifying deteriorating patientsMeticulous intake/output monitoring and recordingSafe storage of patient documentsEffective communication with patients, relatives, cares and multi disciplinary team membersAct as patient advocate.
Assist with admitting, discharging, transferring and escorting patients and clients.Maintain personal and organizational standards of health, safety and security, following the uniform policy.Assisting in running clinics and supporting in admitting patients where required.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current NMC registration Evidence of professional development Basic life support up to date Desirable Mspp (willing to undertake) Venepuncture and Cannulation Male and female Cauterisation ILS OR ALS Knowledge Essential Demonstrates sound knowledge of infection control standards Aware of national nursing agendas Excellent communication skills both verbal and written To work well within the multidisciplinary team Understand the requirement to safeguard adults and children Flexible internal rotation to different areas to the department and trust if required Experience Essential Knowledge of patient conditions from different specialities Knowledge appraisal process Evidence of good clinical skills Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality