Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our enthusiastic team on Ward 3 (Surgical Day Case Unit). The patient centred team focus on safely admitting all surgical elective patients and recovering patient's postoperatively, leading up to their discharge home. We cover a variety of surgical specialities including Breast, Urology, Colorectal, Gynaecology, General Surgery, Vascular, Ophthalmology and Pain. As a department our nursing team deliver high standards of care, we are looking for a conscientious, reliable and energetic person to join our team.
The role will involve working Monday - Sunday.
Main duties of the job
To admit patients for surgery and deliver pre and post op nursing care followed by effective discharge planning for a wide range of nursing services . You will work along side a team of experienced day case nurses and clinicians who aim to deliver a safe and effective, patient focused service. Under the supervision of the Ward Leaders, the nurse is responsible for the provision, organisation and direction of nursing care of the patients in his/her care. The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that a safe, and high standard of care is provided to all patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To provide the highest standards of care to our patients.
- Performs well within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Upholds NMC Code of Conduct.
- Adheres to Trust policies and procedures
- Accountable for nursing practice and takes every opportunity to sustain and improve his/her knowledge and professional competence.
- Participates in the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care relevant to patients within sphere of responsibility and under supervision.
- To be sensitive to the needs of patients in relation to courtesy, privacy and dignity.
- To be familiar and adhere to Trust and Divisional objectives, policies, guidelines and current legislation
- To complete patient documentation and undertake record keeping in a timely manner, ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that information systems are maintained.
- To provide information as required, including notification of adverse events and accidents to patients, staff and visitors.
- In conjunction with senior nursing staff and specialist nurses participate in the setting/monitoring and evaluation of standards of care to patients.
- To communicate effectively with all members of multi-disciplinary team regarding patientcare.
- To assist with the investigation and timely resolution of complaints and PALS enquiries.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to maintain and improve standards of care
- Ability to challenge unacceptable behaviour or practice in a professional context
Desirable
- Basic Computer Skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
Desirable
- Understanding of resource management
- Understanding of education/student requirements
- Understanding of research/audit
Additional
Essential
- Flexible and positive approach to work
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the relevant speciality of which you are applying
- Experience of working independently, and as a member of a team.
- Experience of working in surgery
Desirable
- Post qualification experience
- Experience of audit research
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN with current & valid NMC registration
- Recent evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessing Course
- Degree /Diploma Studies
- Current NMC registration or due to obtain registration within next two months
- Specialists Skills Course
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This advert is for Staff Nurse - Day Surgery (Ward 3) with Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Wigan, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 21 Jul 2026.
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