Registered Nurse

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in the Elective Admissions Lounge at a leading NHS Trust, providing critical support in the surgical pathway for elective patients. No previous experience required, as full training will be provided, emphasizing motivation and teamwork. Opportunities for professional growth and staff benefits available.

Benefits

Development opportunities, including professional and leadership growth

Ongoing support from recruitment through to your integration and beyond

Employee assistance and discounted gym memberships

Onsite fitness classes and car schemes

Qualifications

• Surgical knowledge experience is preferable, but not essential.
• Highly motivated and a good team worker.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in their surgical pathway and perform final checks before surgery.
• Work closely with theatres, wards, and the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage own workload

Education

Current NMC Registration

Job description

The Elective Admissions Lounge is a small, friendly department that assists patients in their surgical pathway. We are the point of admission for elective surgical patients and perform final checks before surgery.

We care for General Surgery, Urology, ENT, Breast, and Gynaecology patients, working closely with theatres, wards, and the multidisciplinary team.

Our working hours are Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm. We do not work weekends or bank holidays.

As a specialized area, we understand there may be concerns; however, no experience is required as full training will be provided to the right candidate. Surgical experience is preferable but not essential.

The successful candidate should be highly motivated, a good team worker, and eager to learn.

Role Requirements

• Current NMC Registration
• Excellent communication skills
• Surgical knowledge experience (preferable)
• Ability to manage own workload

Induction and training will be provided, so experience is not essential.

Application and Interview Details

Closing date for applications: [Insert date]

Interview date: [Insert date]

As a trusted organization at the heart of our communities, we support public health, patient care, our staff, and local partners, aiming to provide Exceptional Care Together.

Our core values are Compassion, Openness, and Excellence, guiding our work and behaviors.

What We Offer

• Development opportunities, including professional and leadership growth
• Ongoing support from recruitment through to your integration and beyond
• Staff benefits such as employee assistance, discounted gym memberships, onsite fitness classes, and car schemes

Key Facts

• Average of 4,810 outpatient appointments daily
• 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatient department in England, with 2,077 weekly visits
• Average of 1,115 patients seen in A&E daily across our network
• Approximately 195 emergency admissions daily
• Nearly 33,700 planned surgical operations last year in 57 theatres
• One of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 theatres
• Over 140 elective procedures performed daily
• UHDB is a research-active university hospital with extensive clinical trials and research opportunities

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Anne-Marie Smith
Job Title: Sister
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]