Specialist Nurse in Perioperative Care

TN United Kingdom; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a skilled perioperative practitioner to join a dedicated team at a leading hospital trust in Middlesbrough. This role involves leading and enhancing ward-based services for orthopaedic patients, ensuring high standards of care from admission through to discharge. The successful candidate will benefit from comprehensive leadership training and career development opportunities, contributing to a dynamic healthcare environment. This is a chance to make a meaningful impact in a reputable institution committed to quality and excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Post-registration experience in a senior role with teaching experience.
• Experience in undertaking audits and leadership training.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop ward-based services for orthopaedic patients.
• Ensure safe and equitable care from admission to discharge.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Teaching Skills

Audit Experience

Education

NMC Level 1 Registration

Masters Degree

Recognised Teaching Certificate

Nurse Prescribing Qualification

LEO or Equivalent Leadership Certificate

Job description

Specialist Nurse in Perioperative Care, Middlesbrough

Client: South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 88ae575513f2

Job Views: 14

Posted: 28.04.2025

Expiry Date: 12.06.2025

Job Description

Job overview: An exciting opportunity for a perioperative practitioner to join an established team covering The James Cook University Hospital and Gara Orthopaedic Unit, Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.

Main duties of the job: The post holder will lead and develop ward-based services to provide safe and equitable care for all orthopaedic patients, including elective, urgent, and emergency cases, from admission to discharge. The role requires completion of the Physical Assessment Skills course and Non-Medical Prescribing.

Working for our organisation

South Tees Hospitals is the largest hospital trust in the Tees Valley, with two acute hospitals and community hospital services. The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough is a designated major trauma centre providing a wide range of services, including neurosciences, renal medicine, spinal injuries, major trauma, cardiothoracics, vascular surgery, and cancer services. It has 1,024 beds, a 24-hour acute admissions unit, an emergency department, and its own helipad. The hospital also features modern operating theatres, an intensive care unit, and educational facilities.

The Friarage Hospital in Northallerton is a key part of our organisation, with 189 inpatient beds, serving the community.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff, including leadership development and quality improvement programmes designed to enhance leadership skills, promote trust values, and support career development through further training and apprenticeships.

Person specification

Experience:

• Post-registration experience, with a background in a senior role
• Experience undertaking audits
• Current teaching experience

Qualifications:

• NMC Level 1 Registration
• Masters degree or working towards one
• Recognised teaching certificate
• Nurse prescribing qualification
• LEO or equivalent leadership certificate

Additional information:

All successful candidates requiring DBS clearance will pay the cost via salary deduction. South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds and supporting applicants with special requirements. The Trust also encourages vaccination against COVID-19 and influenza.

Note: Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications are received. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email. Existing employees on the Redeployment Register will be prioritized for interview.