Registered Nurse - Surgical Assessment Unit, Fast-Paced Care

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension plan

Generous holiday allowance

Employee health and wellbeing services

Onsite nurseries

Childcare vouchers

Home electronics scheme

Working carers support

Carer-friendly policies

Job summary

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is seeking a Band 5 registered nurse for Gate 36/37 in the Surgical Assessment Unit. The role focuses on assessing patients' care needs and planning, delivering and evaluating care within a multidisciplinary team in a fast, high-turnover unit.

Registration with the NMC (or enrolment on a suitable programme) is required, with interview processes held face to face. Surgical experience is preferred but not essential; you will work as part of a supportive team

Qualifications

• NMC registration or enrollment in an NMC-approved nursing programme and due to register within 12 months.
• Clinical knowledge gained through degree-level training or equivalent.
• Up-to-date nursing knowledge and evidence-based practice.
• Ability to plan, assess, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Effective teamwork and communication within a multidisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with all aspects of their care.
• Work within the multidisciplinary team to keep the patient at the centre of care.
• Assess individual care needs and develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
• Help create and maintain an environment that meets the needs of patients, relatives and carers.
• Advocate for patients and their relatives.
• Work as an effective member of the team.
• Undertake any training required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Advocacy for patients

Ability to work under pressure

Plan, assess, implement and evaluate

Education

NMC registration/enrolment with 12 months to register

Job description

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is seeking a Band 5 registered nurse for Gate 36/37 in the Surgical Assessment Unit. The role focuses on assessing patients' care needs and planning, delivering and evaluating care within a multidisciplinary team in a fast, high-turnover unit.

Registration with the NMC (or enrolment on a suitable programme) is required, with interview processes held face to face. Surgical experience is preferred but not essential; you will work as part of a supportive team