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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Band 6 nurse to join our successful Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) team for 12 months, either as a fixed-term or secondment position.
The role of an ERAS nurse is to help develop and improve perioperative care using evidence-based practice. The main aim is to reduce the risk of surgical complications, which in turn helps to reduce the length of stay (LOS).
The successful candidate will gain experience across a variety of surgical specialties, with responsibilities including orthopaedics, urology, and head and neck surgeries. They will analyze data, prepare reports, and attend multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings. You will be supported by a committed team dedicated to holistic patient care, with team working being essential.
For this programme to succeed, close collaboration with relevant healthcare professionals is required, making the role both interesting and rewarding.
Please speak to your Line Manager before applying for this secondment opportunity and visit the Trust's Secondment Policy.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will help develop pathways for managing patients admitted for elective surgery using Enhanced Recovery programmes. These pathways should be reviewed regularly based on audit evidence to implement necessary changes and achieve high standards of care.
Working for our organisation
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to approximately 700,000 residents across Bedfordshire and surrounding areas, across two hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both sites offer key services such as A&E, obstetrics-led maternity, and paediatrics.
You will join a friendly, high-performing Trust committed to staff wellbeing. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in the region, you will have access to high-quality training and development opportunities to support your career growth.
Our state-of-the-art facilities place us at the forefront of healthcare. The Trust remains committed to delivering excellent patient care using the latest clinical knowledge and technology.
Please note that vacancies may close early if sufficient applications are received. We encourage you to apply promptly.
All new staff will undergo a six-month probationary period. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all attached documents to familiarize yourself with the job requirements.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Work with multidisciplinary teams to support and develop Enhanced Recovery pathways in the hospital.
* Promote the benefits of Enhanced Recovery Programmes and their implementation.
* Provide training for staff and patients related to Enhanced Recovery programmes, in collaboration with clinical teams.
Please see the detailed Job Description attached.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
* Proven experience supervising and teaching healthcare practitioners.
* Recognized post-registration teaching qualification.
Experience
* Experience in a surgical setting at Band 5 or equivalent.
* Audit and research experience within the relevant area.
Skills and Knowledge
* Strong clinical knowledge and skills in a surgical environment.
* Knowledge of Enhanced Recovery Programmes.
* Experience in developing and implementing guidelines, protocols, and pathways.
You must hold an appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, and a Disclosure check will be required through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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