Job summaryWe are currently looking for a Staff Nurse to join the progressive and dedicated Day Surgery Services team at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, based on SADU at the Bournemouth site for 37.5 hours per week. This is a fixed term or secondment post for 14 months.
SADU (previously Ward 9) incorporates an Admission Unit 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. Previous experience in in a Day Surgery setting is not essential as there is an opportunity for further training, although a surgical background is preferred.
For UHD employees, this fixed-term post will be offered as a secondment in line with the the Trust's Secondment Policy. Please speak with your line manager before applyingInterview: 21st SeptemberMain duties of the jobTo understand the role in more detail please read the the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to to this advert.
About usUHD are investing, developing and and transforming Trust services in line with with the New Hospital Programme. As part of of this, some services may move site site this year or next, either temporarily or or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy happy to answer any service-specific questions at at interview.
This service has a planned move from Bournemouth site to Poole site in Spring 2027.If a role or service relocates as as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
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For UHD employees, this fixed-term post will be offered as a secondment in line with the Trust's Secondment Policy. Please speak with your line manager before applying.Please note that we are able to offer sponsorship for this position.Job responsibilitiesTo understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Technical Skills CompetenciesEssential- 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
ExperienceEssential- Demonstrable experience working in Day Surgery/Surgery/Orthopaedics
Desirable- Experience of recovery and pre assessment
QualificationsEssentialDesirable- Advanced Diploma/Degree in Adult Health Nursing Studie
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.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).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
