Staff Nurse - Surgical Admissions Lounge/Day Surgery

NHS; Wigan; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join the Surgical Admissions Lounge team at NHS, focusing on patient-centered care for surgical elective patients. The role involves admitting patients, delivering nursing care, and effective discharge planning, ensuring high standards of care and communication within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered general nurse (RGN).
• Evidence of recent professional development.
• Experience in relevant specialty.

Responsibilities

• Admit patients for surgery and deliver pre and post-operative nursing care.
• Work alongside a team of experienced nurses.
• Ensure high standards of patient care and documentation.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Interpersonal communication skills

Ability to maintain care standards

Ability to challenge unacceptable behavior

Education

RGN

Recent evidence of continuing professional development

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our enthusiastic team on Surgical Admissions Lounge. The patient centred team focus on safely admitting all surgical elective patients and recovering patient's postoperative, leading up to their discharge home. We cover a variety of surgical specialities including ENT, Breast, Urology, Colorectal, Gynaecology, General Surgery, as well as supporting a vascular outpatient clinic. As a department our nursing team deliver high standards of care, we are looking for a conscientious, reliable and energetic person to join our team.

The roles will involve working across 5 days Monday - Friday.

Main duties of the job

To admit patients for surgery and deliver pre and post op nursing care followed by effective discharge planning for a wide range of nursing services . You will work along side a team of experienced day case nurses and clinicians who aim to deliver a safe and effective, patient focused service.Under the supervision of the Ward Leaders, the nurse is responsible for the provision, organisation and direction of nursing care of the patients in his/her care. The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that a safe, and high standard of care is provided to all patients.

About us

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

Details Date posted

22 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

302-25-7194511S

Job locations

Royal Albert Edward Infirmary

Wigan Lane

Wigan

WN1 2NN

Job description Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

• To provide the highest standards of care to our patients.
• Performs well within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Upholds NMC Code of Conduct.
• Adheres to Trust policies and procedures
• Accountable for nursing practice and takes every opportunity to sustain and improve his/her knowledge and professional competence.
• Participates in the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care relevant to patients within sphere of responsibility and under supervision.
• To be sensitive to the needs of patients in relation to courtesy, privacy and dignity.
• To be familiar and adhere to Trust and Divisional objectives, policies, guidelines and current legislation
• To complete patient documentation and undertake record keeping in a timely manner, ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that information systems are maintained.
• To provide information as required, including notification of adverse events and accidents to patients, staff and visitors.
• In conjunction with senior nursing staff and specialist nurses participate in the setting/monitoring and evaluation of standards of care to patients.
• To communicate effectively with all members of multi-disciplinary team regarding patientcare.
• To assist with the investigation and timely resolution of complaints and PALS enquiries.

Job description Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

• To provide the highest standards of care to our patients.
• Performs well within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Upholds NMC Code of Conduct.
• Adheres to Trust policies and procedures
• Accountable for nursing practice and takes every opportunity to sustain and improve his/her knowledge and professional competence.
• Participates in the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care relevant to patients within sphere of responsibility and under supervision.
• To be sensitive to the needs of patients in relation to courtesy, privacy and dignity.
• To be familiar and adhere to Trust and Divisional objectives, policies, guidelines and current legislation
• To complete patient documentation and undertake record keeping in a timely manner, ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that information systems are maintained.
• To provide information as required, including notification of adverse events and accidents to patients, staff and visitors.
• In conjunction with senior nursing staff and specialist nurses participate in the setting/monitoring and evaluation of standards of care to patients.
• To communicate effectively with all members of multi-disciplinary team regarding patientcare.
• To assist with the investigation and timely resolution of complaints and PALS enquiries.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• RGN
• Recent evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Teaching and Assessing Course
• Degree /Diploma Studies
• Specialists Skills Course

Experience Essential

• Experience in the relevant speciality of which you are applying
• Experience of working independently, and as a member of a team.

Desirable

• Post qualification experience
• Experience of audit research
• Experience of clinical supervision
• Previous experience in a caring environment

Skills Essential

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to maintain and improve standards of care
• Ability to challenge unacceptable behaviour or practice in a professional context

Desirable

• Basic Computer Skills

Knowledge Essential

• Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
• Knowledge of evidence based practice
• Understanding of research/audit

Desirable

• Understanding of resource management
• Understanding of education/student requirements

Additional Essential

• Flexible and positive approach to work
• Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• RGN
• Recent evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Teaching and Assessing Course
• Degree /Diploma Studies
• Specialists Skills Course

Experience Essential

• Experience in the relevant speciality of which you are applying
• Experience of working independently, and as a member of a team.

Desirable

• Post qualification experience
• Experience of audit research
• Experience of clinical supervision
• Previous experience in a caring environment

Skills Essential

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to maintain and improve standards of care
• Ability to challenge unacceptable behaviour or practice in a professional context

Desirable

• Basic Computer Skills

Knowledge Essential

• Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
• Knowledge of evidence based practice
• Understanding of research/audit

Desirable

• Understanding of resource management
• Understanding of education/student requirements

Additional Essential

• Flexible and positive approach to work
• Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Albert Edward Infirmary

Wigan Lane

Wigan

WN1 2NN

Employer's website

http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Albert Edward Infirmary

Wigan Lane

Wigan

WN1 2NN

Employer's website

http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)