The Staff Nurse joins the Day Surgery Unit’s ward, day theatres and recovery team at Ashford Hospital. The post provides perioperative care from admission to discharge, including individualised care, clinical monitoring and support for junior staff. It covers a six-space recovery room and theatres serving several surgical specialties, with rotations across the perioperative department. Applicants need NMC registration and hospital experience, with surgical experience and knowledge required at interview.
What the job involves
- Provide safe, efficient and cost-effective care for patients, relatives and carers from admission through to discharge
- Deliver skilled practical care and plan, monitor and provide individualised patient care, offering specialist advice to junior staff
- Provide specialist support and knowledge to patients in the Day Surgery Unit and surrounding areas
- Promote high standards of theatre and day ward practice, acting as a role model and supporting staff to develop clinical skills and autonomy
- Rotate through perioperative areas and other specialties, developing competencies and extending clinical knowledge and skills
- Communicate effectively in writing and verbally with staff, patients and relatives, taking account of impairments, levels of consciousness and language barriers
- Maintain competence in emergency resuscitation techniques in theory and practice
- Follow local policies, guidelines, standard operating procedures and infection control practices, including hand hygiene and universal precautions
- Report complaints, accidents, incidents and unusual occurrences to the Clinical Manager, complete incident forms and take remedial action where possible
- Keep personal and staff knowledge up to date on relevant equipment and procedures
- Take part in research and clinical audit and promote changes to practice when needed
- Participate in training junior staff and continue personal and professional development
What’s required
Registration & licences
- NMC registration
Experience
- Experience in a hospital setting
- Surgical experience
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of surgery
- Competence in current emergency resuscitation techniques, in theory and practice
- Effective written and verbal communication
Other
- Willingness to rotate through perioperative areas and other specialties
Nice to have
- Experience
- Skills
- Surgical nursing skills
- Customer skills
What’s offered
- NHS benefits and discounts
- In-house training
- Opportunities to attend conferences and off-site training
- Learning and development through rotations and links with universities
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Staff Nurse, Day Surgery Ashford employer: Bidvane
The Medical Centre is an exceptional employer for General Practitioners, offering a supportive work environment across two sites with a strong focus on patient-centred care. With flexible session options and a commitment to professional development, employees benefit from a collaborative team culture that values continuous learning and quality improvement. Located in a vibrant community, the practice provides unique opportunities to engage with diverse patient needs while enjoying the advantages of NHS pension and comprehensive employment benefits.
