Vascular Ward Nurse - Rotational, Nights/Weekends

Elht; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is recruiting a Band 5 Staff Nurse for the Vascular Surgery ward at Royal Blackburn Hospital, Blackburn. The role involves caring for patients undergoing emergency and elective vascular procedures, with rotating shifts including nights and weekends.

The successful candidate will start at Royal Blackburn and may transfer to Preston as the vascular service centralises. A DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Registered 1st Level or equivalent as verified by NMC.
• DBS check as part of recruitment.
• Ability to work rotating shifts including nights.
• Excellent communication and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre and post-operative care for vascular surgery patients.
• Administer medications including controlled drugs via appropriate routes.
• Record physiological observations and maintain wound care.
• Support the ward team and coordinate with transfer plans as vascular service centralises.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Patient care

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (UK)

Job description

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is recruiting a Band 5 Staff Nurse for the Vascular Surgery ward at Royal Blackburn Hospital, Blackburn. The role involves caring for patients undergoing emergency and elective vascular procedures, with rotating shifts including nights and weekends.

The successful candidate will start at Royal Blackburn and may transfer to Preston as the vascular service centralises. A DBS check is required.