Job Summary
Following on from our Surgical Hub Accreditation and ongoing commitment to providing great patient care, we have a fantastic opportunity for an eager Band 5 nurse to join the Day Surgery team at Wycombe Hospital.

We are currently seeking high calibre staff nurses, who are keen, passionate and motivated individuals to join our busy unit which provides a high standard of patient care and values the 'personal touch' to create the best environment for the patient journey

The current working pattern is Monday - Friday , no night duties, with the opportunity to work additional Saturday shifts.

The Day Surgery unit cares for patient having multiple procedures that take place on the day which include: General Surgery, Urology, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, ENT, and Plastics.

We are a supportive learning environment and our Ward Sister is keen to develop the teams from within, so training and professional development is encouraged and supported.

Main duties of the job

• Acts at all times in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct / Health Professional Council.
• Supervises the work of the nursing / anaesthetic team, ensuring individual programmes of care are formulated according to patient needs and current research/guidelines.
• Delivers planned care safely and effectively taking into account the views of the patient and their relatives.Anticipate and respond to the needs of a wide range of patients (including paediatrics and those with special needs), their relatives or carers if accompanying patient to theatre, in a highly sensitive and empathetic manner.
• Recognise, resolve or take appropriate action in situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of patients and colleagues.
• Recognise the significance of the observations made on the patient's vital signs and use these to develop an initial patient assessment.
• Carry out those activities involved when conducting the comprehensive assessment of a person's nursing requirements to include psychological, physiological, cardiovascular, neurological care and to ensure safe handover of care.

About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, youll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

We are committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.

As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.

Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential

• RGN / or ODP with City & Guilds 752, NVQ (ODP) Level 3, or Diploma in Higher Education in Operating department Practice.
• NMC or HPC registration

Desirable

• Evidence of further continued professional development
• MSPP/ENB 998 Teaching/Assessing Qualification.

Experience
Essential

• Specialist requirements
• Experience of teaching students, HCA's and qualified staff

Desirable

• Previous experience as shift/team leader
• Experience in scrub, recovery or anaesthetics. New graduates may be considered depending on the nature of the vacancy

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential

• Ability to communicate with staff at all levels within and outside the Trust
• Ability to communicate with patients (and their relatives or carers) who may have some a range of complex health care issues, and a variety of sensory/communication/physical/mental health/language needs
• Evidence of excellent interpersonal Needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Complaints procedure training
• Time Management
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Planning and organisation skills

Desirable

• Working knowledge of the NHS and structures/procedures
• IT skills
• Sound knowledge of theatre practice and perioperative Issues

Special Circumstances
Desirable

• Ability to transfer patients (some with disabilities) using mechanical aids
• Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time

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).