We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic Nurse to join and support leadership of the progressive and dedicated Day Surgery Services team at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, based on Ward 9 at the Bournemouth site for 37.5 hours per week.

Ward 9 (Sandbourne Suite) incorporates an Admission Suite, Day Surgery services and Interventional Radiology.

The post holder will work closely with the band 7 to lead the team, motivate staff, help set the direction for service improvement, implement change, role model demonstrating the behaviours expected from all the staff with regard to displaying excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism, upholding the Organisations Values.

You will ensure the delivery of high quality clinical care with an excellent patient experience. The ability to communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team is essential and required in order to build successful links between key professionals to support and promote effective multi-disciplinary team working. You will be supported in this post by the ward team, Ambulatory Surgical Matron and the wider surgical senior leadership team.

This role requires an active UK NMC Registration

Base Location: Bournemouth

Interview Date: TBC

Main duties of the job

• To assist the Sister and Matron in providing an efficient, cost effective and quality service, ensure best practice in accordance with trust policies and procedures.
• To take responsibility of the department in the absence of the Sister or as and when required.
• To assist in the management and organisation of Ward 9.
• To assist in the future development of Ward 9.
• Lead and Co-ordinate a team to ensure the delivery of effective nursing care to patients and their families reflecting the UHD Trust Values.
• Participate in the supervision, assessment and development of staff and students through performance review, clinical supervision and teaching in a variety of settings and act as a resource for education and development within the service
• To act as an effective role model promoting excellence through practice.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

There is a planned move for this service during December 2025 when this role and base of work will relocate to Poolesite. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

Please contact Toni Bailey for further information or to view the department.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of best practice, particularly within the day surgery and interventional radiology specialty area and the application of this in practice
• Demonstrates ability to apply research-based practice and advocate it to improve the quality of patient clinical assessment and management.

Qualifications

Essential

• Current registration with relevant professional body
• Evidence of degree level study
• Recognised mentoring qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

• EPMA competency

Technical Skills Competencies

Essential

• Able to demonstrate leadership skills
• Demonstrable ability to work in a busy environment and resilience when the service is under pressure.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bournemouth

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH77DW

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