Day Surgery Nurse (Band 5) - Premier Surgical Hub

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Enfield (CT); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Chase Farm Hospital, part of Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, is seeking enthusiastic and compassionate staff to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across the day surgery service.

You will join a multidisciplinary team within an elective surgical hub covering orthopaedics, general surgery, gynaecology, ENT, ophthalmology and urology. We welcome applications from nurses, allied health professionals, healthcare assistants, theatre staff and other clinical colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Admitting patients, completing pre-operative checklists, ensuring informed consent.
• Conducting pre-operative assessments including medical history, allergies and medication reconciliation.
• Educating patients about the surgical procedure and expected outcomes.
• Managing pain and nausea, administering medications, and providing post-operative care.
• Preparing patients for discharge with instructions and follow-up care recommendations.
• Communicating effectively with patients, families and other healthcare professionals.
• Supervising and directing the care of other nursing staff.
• Contributing to ongoing development and improvement of the day surgery unit.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation.

Job description

Chase Farm Hospital, part of Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, is seeking enthusiastic and compassionate staff to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across the day surgery service.

You will join a multidisciplinary team within an elective surgical hub covering orthopaedics, general surgery, gynaecology, ENT, ophthalmology and urology. We welcome applications from nurses, allied health professionals, healthcare assistants, theatre staff and other clinical colleagues.