Job overview
Following on from our Surgical Hub Accreditation and ongoing commitment to providing great patient care, we have a fantastic opportunity for an eager Band 5 nurse to join the Day Surgery team at Wycombe Hospital.
We are currently seeking high calibre staff nurses, who are keen, passionate and motivated individuals to join our busy unit which provides a high standard of patient care and values the ‘personal touch’ to create the best environment for the patient journey
The current working pattern is Monday - Friday , no night duties, with the opportunity to work additional Saturday shifts.
The Day Surgery unit cares for patient having multiple procedures that take place on the day which include: General Surgery, Urology, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, ENT, and Plastics.
We are a supportive learning environment and our Ward Sister is keen to develop the teams from within, so training and professional development is encouraged and supported.
Main duties of the job
- Acts at all times in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct / Health Professional Council.
- Supervises the work of the nursing / anaesthetic team, ensuring individual programmes of care are formulated according to patient needs and current research/guidelines.
- Delivers planned care safely and effectively taking into account the views of the patient and their relatives.Anticipate and respond to the needs of a wide range of patients (including paediatrics and those with special needs), their relatives or carers if accompanying patient to theatre, in a highly sensitive and empathetic manner.
- Recognise, resolve or take appropriate action in situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of patients and colleagues.
- Recognise the significance of the observations made on the patient’s vital signs and use these to develop an initial patient assessment.
- Carry out those activities involved when conducting the comprehensive assessment of a person’s nursing requirements to include psychological, physiological, cardiovascular, neurological care and to ensure safe handover of care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Specialist requirements
- Experience of teaching students, HCA’s and qualified staff
Desirable
- Previous experience as shift/team leader
- Experience in scrub, recovery or anaesthetics. New graduates may be considered depending on the nature of the vacancy
Special Circumstances
Desirable
- Ability to transfer patients (some with disabilities) using mechanical aids
- Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate with staff at all levels within and outside the Trust
- Ability to communicate with patients (and their relatives or carers) who may have some a range of complex health care issues, and a variety of sensory/communication/physical/mental health/language needs
- Evidence of excellent interpersonal Needs
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Complaints procedure training
- Time Management
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Planning and organisation skills
Desirable
- Working knowledge of the NHS and structures/procedures
- IT skills
- Sound knowledge of theatre practice and perioperative Issues
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- RGN / or ODP with City & Guilds 752, NVQ (ODP) Level 3, or Diploma in Higher Education in Operating department Practice.
- NMC or HPC registration
Desirable
- Evidence of further continued professional development
- MSPP/ENB 998 Teaching/Assessing Qualification.
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This advert is for Staff Nurse with Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust in Aylesbury, South East, 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 29 Jul 2026.
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