Staff Nurse in Surgical Unit - Band 5 (Fixed Term)

East Cheshire NHS Trust; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

East Cheshire NHS Trust is seeking a Staff Nurse in the Surgical Unit (Band 5) on a fixed term basis. The role covers assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of high-quality nursing care within a multidisciplinary team, with emphasis on patient-centred care and thorough documentation.

The post offers flexible rostering with day, evening, late and night shifts across Ward 5, Surgical Day Case Unit and STU.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration.
• Understanding of NMC Code, safeguarding and consent.
• Post-registration clinical training relevant to surgical nursing.

Responsibilities

• Support assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team and maintain high standards of documentation.
• Provide compassionate care and contribute to service improvement.

Skills

Assessment & care planning

Communication skills

Teamwork

Documentation

Digital systems

NMC Code knowledge

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Post-registration clinical course

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Staff Nurse in Surgical Unit - Band 5 (Fixed Term)

Our nursing teams are focused on the six C's, and we aim to provide a high quality service in a safe environment where the needs of each patient are cared for in a professional and holistic manner.

We offer flexible working patterns on a roster basis which includes a well-balanced combination of days, nights and weekends in order to meet the needs of our patients and provide a fair and equal working environment for the whole team.

This post is Fixed Term

Shift pattern: shifts will be either early (7:00-15:00), late (13:00-20:00), long day (7:00-20:00) or night shifts (19:30-7:30)

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job

The role of a Staff Nurse is to support in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of high quality nursing care. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the staff nurse will ensure patients receive the highest level of care, delivered using a holistic, patient-focused approach, while ensuring high standards of documentation are maintained.

The successful applicant will possess excellent communication skills, team working skills and some knowledge of surgical procedures to join our busy unit. We will support your development in the post through excellent training opportunities, personal development planning and ongoing support.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for permanent Staff Nurses to join our nursing team within the surgical unit on Ward 5, Surgical Day Case Unit and Surgical Treatment Unit on either a full or part time basis. Our Surgical unit consists of 3 areas specialising in the care of patients undergoing both elective and non-elective surgical procedures. Our specialities include:

• General Surgery
• Gynaecology
• Breast
• ENT
• Opthalmology
• Urology
• Orthopaedics

Overseas Applications -

Unfortunately we cannot support an application for OSCE. The temporary NMC pin is also not acceptable, the full NMC pin is required. We also cannot accept any other registration from another country, it must be a UK NMC pin.

About us

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Job responsibilities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council NMC)
• Understanding of NMC Code, safeguarding and consent; working knowledge of NHS values and standards
• Post-registration course relevant to clinical area

Knowledge & Skills

• Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care; effective documentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to build therapeutic relationships
• Ability to work within a team and take delegated responsibility, understanding of professional boundaries
• Able to prioritise and manage time effectively in a busy clinical setting
• Confident in using electronic patient records and digital systems
• Compassionate, reliable, committed to person-centred care; demonstrates resilience and emotional maturity
• Proficient in clinical procedures relevant to the area (e.g., IV administration, catheterisation)
• Experience liaising with families and multia-gency professionals
• Knowledge of local and national healthcare initiatives
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Experience

• Evidence of recent acute or relevant clinical experience (including student placements)
• Previous experience mentoring students or supervising junior staff
• Experience of taking charge or leading a shift
• Experience contributing to service improvement or change
• Experience using audit or reporting tools

Further Information

• Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question

Other Role Requirements

• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Khaphildeo Kallydin Ward Manager Ward 5/SDU/STU