Ward Nurse - Torbay

18 Week Support Limited; Torquay; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 157,000; Part time

Job summary

18 Week Support is seeking an experienced Theatres Ward Nurse to join their friendly team in Torbay to support a large NHS Trust with reducing patient waiting lists. The role offers predominantly weekend sessions with an excellent day rate paid via PAYE and ongoing sessions over long duration.

The position requires current UK registration and live within 50 miles of Torbay, with shifts 8:00–18:00 on Saturdays and Sundays, offered for an initial 3 months with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year NHS theatres ward experience.
• Live within 50 miles of Torbay.

Responsibilities

• Provide theatres ward nursing care within an NHS trust.
• Support patients on referral waiting lists and assist with throughput.
• Work weekend sessions (Saturday and Sunday) from 08:00–18:00 for up to 10 hours per shift.

Skills

Theatres Ward Nurse Experience

NHS Experience

Job description

Job summary

18 Week Support is seeking an experienced Theatres Ward Nurse to join their friendly and supportive team in Torbay and support a large NHS Trust with reducing its patient waiting list.

• Predominantly weekend sessions available (full days)
• Excellent day rate (paid via PAYE)
• Ongoing sessions available over long duration

Main duties of the job

• Predominantly weekend sessions available (full days)
• Excellent day rate (paid via PAYE)
• Ongoing sessions available over long duration

Location:

Torbay

About us

Along with offering an amazing day rate, you can expect the following from working with us:

• Ongoing support and training provided where needed.
• Flexible work for when you want to work for us around your current commitments.
• Booking and scheduling app that allows you to easily see work in your specialty and local area as well as book shifts at the click of a button.
• Community app that allows you to connect with other clinicians, share learning and engage with 18 Week Support L&D resources.

Job responsibilities

18 Week Support has partnered with a specialised and dynamic NHS Trust in the Dorset region who are looking for experienced Theatres Ward Nurse to assist with their referral waiting lists.

Location:

Torbay

Work Pattern:

Saturday and Sunday

Shift hours:

8:00-18:00 (10 hour shifts)

Duration:

3 months with the view to extend

Why 18 Week Support

As the leading provider of clinical insourcing services to the NHS, 18 Week Support partners with NHS Trusts to reduce referral to treatment waiting times and provide ongoing clinical capacity management solutions.

Over the years, 18 Week Support has developed strong working relationships with over 75 Trusts and Health Boards in the UK and provides flexible, high-quality, weekend and weekday services.

Every member of our team, from our world-renowned lead physicians and surgeons to our highly experienced nurses and healthcare assistants, is committed to providing first-class clinical care and an exceptional patient experience.

We offer a wide range of clinical specialties and support services within our innovative insourcing model. Each specialty is managed by an experienced clinical lead and our Head of Nursing. The services include Gastroenterology & Endoscopy, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, ENT & Audiology, Neurology, General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Urology, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Radiology, Gynaecology, Clinical Support Services.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of >1 year working as an Theatres Ward Nurse within the NHS.
• Live within 50 miles of Torbay

Desirable

• Live within 50 miles of Torbay

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).

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.