Staff Nurse, Day Surgery Ashford

Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a motivated practitioner for the Day Surgery Unit. Responsibilities include providing patient care, training junior staff, and rotating within various clinical areas. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and a desire to learn, with training provided for those newly qualified. The role offers comprehensive NHS benefits and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

On-site nurseries

On-site staff cafes

On-site parking

Support for career development

Salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Previous experience in theatre practice or nursing specialties is welcome.
• Excellent communication skills are vital for interacting with staff and patients.
• Willingness to adhere to local policies and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in the Day Theatres and ward from admission to discharge.
• Participate in training of junior staff.
• Rotate within the perioperative department.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Teamwork

Desire to learn

Attention to detail

Job description

The successful candidate will work as part of a team to provide a safe, cost-effective, and efficient care environment for patients, relatives, and carers. You will be expected to function clinically within the Day Theatres and ward from admission through to discharge. You will participate in the training of junior staff and continue your personal and professional development by rotating within the perioperative department. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, are vital for this role, including with all levels of staff, patients, and relatives, considering impairments, levels of consciousness, and language barriers. You will be required to adhere to local policies, guidelines, and SOPs to maintain high standards of quality care within the department.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking, proactive, and highly motivated practitioner to join our Day Surgery Unit (Theatres) at Ashford and St Peters NHS Foundation Trust. We seek candidates with excellent communication skills, a desire to learn, and a passion to develop and improve. Previous experience in theatre practice or other nursing specialties is welcome, including those newly qualified with an interest in Day Surgery Theatres, as training will be provided.

The DSU includes an admission area, ward areas A and B, and two Operating Theatres used for various surgical specialties, including General, Vascular, Urology, Orthopaedic/Trauma, Oral, ENT, Gynaecology, and Pain Management Treatment. The unit also has a Recovery Room with six trolley spaces. As a team member, you will have access to diverse learning opportunities, starting with rotations across different areas to develop competencies. We offer in-house training and support attendance at conferences and off-site training, with links to several universities. Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of over 410,000 people across North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow, and beyond. Our dedicated workforce of over 3,700 staff provides a wide range of services across two hospital sites, including specialist clinics in the community and local hospitals. Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to continuous professional development and flexible workforce planning. We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital, aiming to establish a state-of-the-art centre for planned surgical procedures.

We offer a comprehensive range of NHS benefits and additional perks, including:

• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• On-site nurseries
• On-site staff cafes
• On-site parking
• Support for career development
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work, and home electronics