About this role
Job summary
Are you passionate about delivering high quality patient centred care in a well-equipped and established Day Surgery Department.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse to join our committed clinical team in the Day Surgery Unit. The hospital comprises of a well-equipped theatre & purpose-built procedure room, outpatients department, minor injury and illness unit and x-ray.
You will be working with a compassionate team committed to delivering the best in care and rated Good by the Care Quality Commission. As we continue to expand the services we offer, we are seeking a Registered Nurse on a 37.5 hour per week permanent contract.
Main duties of the job
The post holders prime responsibility is to perform all the tasks of a Registered Nurse (RN) in helping care for patients who attended the Day Surgery Unit following relevant policies and procedures as laid down in National and Local policies.
The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision whilst maintaining a safe working environment.
The post holder will be an ambassador for the Trust, delivering care in an efficient, patient focused and professional way.
Tetbury Hospital has a generic outpatient and day surgery unit, which delivers services across seventeen different medical and surgical specialities. The clinics are consultant led, and the RN's are required to work across these specialities.
To find out more about this role or to arrange a visit to the hospital please contact the HR Department email: [email protected]
Applications for this role will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and therefore the closing date on the advert is indicative only.
The Trust is committed to equality and diversity in employment and is a mindful Employer. The Trust is committed to improving the working lives of its staff and may have flexible working options available.
About us
Tetbury Hospital is an independent healthcare provider in the heart of the Cotswolds providing an established day surgery service to patients who choose to have their NHS surgery.
The hospital is highly regarded by our visiting consulting body who provide a wide range of specialities including ophthalmic, general and gynaecological surgery.
The primary focus of the hospital is the NHS services we provide across our outpatients, day surgery and minor injury and illness unit. In addition to our NHS funded services, we offer private health care to insured or self-pay patients.
Tetbury Hospital Is a respected partner in the Gloucestershire health and care system and valued by staff and patients for the high quality, personalised care that we are proud to offer.
Tetbury Hospital Trust is ambitious about the future and is committed to investing in our workforce to ensure they have the resources and tools they need to deliver high-quality services.
Tetbury Hospital Trust provides high-quality, safe services on behalf of the NHS and for private patients.
We are proud of our hardworking and committed people that work together to put patient care at the heart of everything they do.
As an organisation, we pledge to listen, collaborate, and value the role that all our people play in achieving our vision to always deliver exceptional patient care.
If you are as passionate about patient care as we are, we would love to hear from you.
Job description Job responsibilities
Clinical
To participate in the assessment of pre-operative patient care needs, plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs/technology and varying levels of complexity.
Collect, collate, evaluate and report information, maintaining accurate patient records and documentation.
Involve where possible patients, multidisciplinary team and carers/relatives in the planning and delivery of services.
Work collaboratively with other professionals and departments to ensure patients care needs are met, especially with regard to efficient enhancement of the patients journey within the speciality.
Establish and maintain effective communication with multi-disciplinary team, patients, carers/relatives and other wards and departments.
Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations in the Trust when required following appropriate training.
Treat all information regarding clients and patients as confidential.
Participate in local decontamination and sterilisation procedures as per Trust policy.
Ensure patients records are maintained and that documentation reflects care provided.
Maintain safe custody of drugs in compliance with Trust policy.
Fulfil all mandatory training requirements.
Be prepared to work flexibly in undertaking other duties as required, both within and outside of the designated service area.
About You
The ideal candidate for this role will have
First Level Registered Nurse.
Good level of clinical skills
Ability to plan and priorities own workload
Evidence of ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team
Knowledge of current practice, research and development within day surgery and outpatient areas
Work within the latest Code of Professional Conduct
Adaptable to change
Working as a team member to provide support and cover for
periods of annual leave and sickness
Demonstrates attention to detail
Self-motivated
Enthusiastic and assertive
Polite
Approachable
Please refer to the attached job description for comprehensive information regarding the responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations associated with the position.
Person Specification
Flexibility Essential
Adaptable to change. Working as a team member to provide support and cover for periods of annual leave and sickness.
Qualifications Essential
First Level Registered Nurse.
Desirable
Teaching and assessing qualification.
Other Essential
Demonstrates attention to detail. Self-motivated. Enthusiastic and assertive. Polite. Approachable.
Experience Essential
Good level of clinical skills. Ability to plan and priorities own workload. Evidence of ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge of current practice, research and development within day surgery and outpatient areas. Work within the latest Code of Professional Conduct.
Desirable
Experience of delivering change of management initiatives. Audit skills.
Communication Skills Essential
Ability to work as part of a team and in collaboration with others using effective verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
Desirable
Excellent communication skills verbal, written, presentation.
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.
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 Tetbury Hospital
Address Malmesbury Road
Tetbury
Gloucestershire
GL8 8XB
Employer's website https://www.tetburyhospital.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)