The Day Surgery Unit is a 21 trolley unit incorporating all surgical specialities including vascular, breast, gynaecological, urology, ophthalmology, Dental, general surgery and ENT. The unit predominately provides care for a high volume of day case surgical patients making the unit fast paced and very varied.

The unit also contains a Urology Suite covering aspects of urology procedures via a clinic process. Unique to the unit is our nurse led discharge pathway which allows nursing staff to use their judgement alongside surgical instructions to safely discharge patients.

The successful applicant will work as part of an experienced team delivering a high standard of care. They will be expected to be able to work as part of a team, have excellent communication skills, They will be highly motivated and enthusiastic and keen to develop knowledge and skills around specialised surgery

Main duties of the job

Working within the Day Care Unit & Urology Suite

For more information please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification

About us

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working within the Day Care Unit

Working within a dynamic team

Admitting of the Day Care Patient and preparing them for surgery, ensuring criteria met to be a day surgery patient.

Receiving the Patient back from Recovery following surgery.

Following the BADS (British Association of Day Surgery) discharge criteria to ensure safe nurse led discharge home. Instilling confidence for the patient to self -care at home.

Ensure that agreed standards of nursing practice within the ward/department area are maintained

To undertake appropriate enhanced roles, following the necessary training, e.g. IV drug administration, ECG recording

Mentorship/support of student nurses

Efficient utilisation of trolley space.

Working within the Urology Suite

Assisting with Flexible cystoscopies.

Assisting with Trans perineal biopsies.

Using the TULA Laser system.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Preparation for mentorship or equivalent as supervisor or assessor

Desirable

• Knowledge of Day Care Unit
• Knowledge of Urology Suite

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Relevant Expereince in the past 12-18 months looking after patients in a healthcare enviroment.
• Previous NHS experience within last 12 months

Desirable

• Previous experience within an Acute setting
• Broad clinical knowledge base

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years post registration in Surgery
• Ability to lead and work effectively in a team

Desirable

• Competent IT and Microsoft word skills
• Ability to use assertive behaviour appropriately

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Day Care Unit and Urology Suite

James Paget Hospital, Lowestoft Road, Gorleston

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA

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