Job overview
Alan Cummings Day Surgery Unit is made up of 6 theatres and a 30-bedded ward area, situated within the Princess Royal University Hospital premises in Farnborough. The unit is looking for an NMC-registered nurse to work from Monday to Saturday, including night shifts. An exciting opportunity for a Band 5 nurse who wants to develop their clinical skills in a day surgery setting has arisen. This post is ideal for a newly qualified nurse. The successful candidate will be working in a busy and fast-paced environment, caring for patients before and after their surgery in specialties including Gynaecology, Vascular, General Surgery, Breast, Laparoscopic, Dental, Orthopaedics, Urology, Pain, Maxillofacial, Paediatrics, and ENT Surgery.
1. Clinical Responsibilities
To provide expert, holistic care of a high standard to both perioperative patients and their relatives within King’s College Hospital.
2. To take direct managerial responsibility for the clinical area in the absence of, or as delegated by, the senior nurse/coordinator of the day.
3. To assist in the leadership and development of an identified group of practitioners within the department.
4. To act as a clinical resource within the department and across the Care Group as necessary.
5. To act as a positive role model to junior members of staff.
Main duties of the job
6. To assist patients with activities of daily living while encouraging independence, as appropriate.
7. To demonstrate, encourage, and assist patients in undertaking therapeutic activities within the parameters of agreed care plans and under the guidance of registered practitioners.
8. To monitor and record patients’ clinical observations, escalating appropriately to a registered nurse as required.
9. To assist with patient nutritional needs – eating, drinking, menu selection, meal delivery, and special diets according to the individual patient’s requirements.
10. To assist in the maintenance of up-to-date, comprehensive, and accurate records in accordance with current legal requirements, both written and digital.
11. To assist in the admission and discharge of patients, including any necessary risk assessments.
12. To undertake electrocardiogram (ECG) recording and point-of-care testing (, blood sugar, urinalysis).
13. After appropriate training, to assist in the collection of specimens including blood samples (including from fixed central lines and established arterial lines – specialist areas only).
14. After appropriate training, to insert, secure, and remove female catheters; empty drainage bags; and accurately measure and record urinary output.
15. After appropriate training, to assist in the implementation of advanced wound care (, skin closure using adhesive sutures, wound drainage care).
Working for our organisation
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£ billion, million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.