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 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 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: TBC 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.
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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.
Job 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.
Person Specification Technical Skills Competencies Essential 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 Desirable Venepuncture and cannulation ECG's Catheterisation Experience Essential Demonstrable experience working in Day Surgery/Surgery/Orthopaedics Desirable Experience of recovery and pre assessment Qualifications Essential NMC Registered Nurse Desirable Advanced Diploma/Degree in Adult Health Nursing Studie