Job summary
Staff Nurse (Band 5)
Day Surgery/ELIPSE unit (Ward 20/B16)
We have an excellent opportunity for qualified Band 5 Staff Nurses to join the Day surgery Team
We are very proud of the high level of care we provide to our patients which is reflected in our patient feedback
We provide pre and post-operative care to patients undergoing General Surgery, Urology, Dental, ENT, Orthopaedic, Gynaecology, Cardiology, Vascular and Breast Surgery, acute surgical and trauma patients. We also treat patients under the care of the Endocrinology, Gastroenterology and Neurological Teams.
Presently the ward opens 07:00 - 20:00hrs Monday to Friday. (The ward opens on a Saturday when extra lists are needed.)
The hours are Monday - Friday early shift- 07:00- 15:30, Late shift 11:30-20:00, 07:00- 12:30 = 37.5 hours
The successful applicant will be expected to work variable shifts. Staff must be flexible with shifts to enhance the care we provide
Main duties of the job
As the successful applicant you will have experience working within an acute hospital setting, be adaptable, able to work in a fast paced environment and be able to meet changing working patterns and caseload, working independently as well as within the team. You will have good IT skills.
You will enjoy good support and supervision with the ward team have a commitment to CPD along with the opportunity to work with our friendly and enthusiastic team.
If you have these skills, can work as a team and independently, we want to hear from you.
About us
We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.
We want to attract staff who embrace our Right Care behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients we want to make these part of our DNA.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Already working at Band 5 level
- Evidence of personal and professional development
- Experience of caseload management
Desirable
- Experience of mentoring and assessing junior staff
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse with current NMC registration
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Planning and organisational skills
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Venepuncture
- EGC
- Cannulation
- Male Catheterisation
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic understanding of aims of Day Surgery and ELIPSE admissions
- Knowledge of a broad range of surgical procedures including pre and post-operative care
- Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & 'Understanding the New NHS'
Desirable
- Day Surgery Experience
- Specific Interest in Urology/Cardiology Nursing
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Skipton Road
Keighley
BD20 6TD