About this role
Job summary
QVH is a specialist NHS hospital, providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services for people across the South of England.
We are a centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. Everything we do is informed by our passion for providing the highest quality care, the best clinical outcomes and a safe and positive patient experience.
As a surgical hospital we provide a service in the following surgical pathways:
Major head and neck reconstructive surgery Maxillofacial/Orthognathic/trauma Plastic surgery, including major reconstruction Hand surgery Ophthalmics, including complex corneal reconstruction Burns for reconstructive surgery Trauma
Main duties of the job
If you are looking to expand your knowledge and skills in reconstructive surgery and or advanced airway management then we offer the perfect opportunities at QVH.
Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
About us
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.
A centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. Everything we do is informed by our passion for providing the highest quality care and the best clinical outcomes.
At QVH we are proud of our achievements and our specialist services continue to record excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We regularly receive excellent results from patient satisfaction surveys and on average 98% of inpatients say they would recommend the hospital to their family or friends.
Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
Job description Job responsibilities
At QVH we are proud of our achievements and our specialist services continue to record excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We regularly receive excellent results from patient satisfaction surveys and on average 98% of inpatients say they would recommend the hospital to their family or friends.
You will work as part of a team to provide a safe, cost effective, efficient care environment for patients, relatives and carers. You will participate in the training of staff and continue your own personal and professionaldevelopment.
Person Specification
Qualification Essential
Registered Nurse or Registered ODP
Desirable
ILS/ALS
Relevant experience Essential
Evidence of extended skills/training through undertaking relevant study
Desirable
Post qualification experience within the peri-operative setting
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Queen Victoria Hospital
East Grinstead
RH19 3DZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)