Band 5 Staff Nurse DOSA Unit Harefield Hospital

Exciting Opportunity for a Band 5 Nurse at Harefield

We have an exciting opportunity for a band 5 Nurse to work within the award-winning Day of Surgical Admission (DOSA) team at Harefield. The role will be working in the DOSA unit where you will be expected to assist with and prepare cardiac and thoracic patients for theatre. The role also requires that you will work in the DOSA pre assessment clinics. As patients attend the unit on the morning of surgery you should expect to start work at 6:30/7am. The candidate will work closely with members of the multidisciplinary team including ANP’s, other nurse specialists, and DOSA nursing staff in strengthening and developing this service. Communication and teamwork is important but you also need the ability and confidence to work alone on occasion.

You will need to have a reliable work record, be enthusiastic and committed to providing patients and their families with a first-class service.

For an informal discussion about the post or to arrange a visit to the department please contact Gijomol Phinil, Lead ANP for DOSA and FFS on extension 01895823737 85318 or email g.phinil@nhs.net

DOSA Unit Overview

DOSA unit is open 5 days a week to admit elective cardiac and thoracic surgical patients on the morning of their operation and to support nurse-led pre assessment clinic for patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will work closely with the clinical nurse specialists, nurse in charge theatre schedulers, health care assistants, clinic coordinator and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining excellent clinical standards of nursing practice and staff development as part of the DOSA team.
• To assist in the continuing professional development and overall performance of learners and junior staff in the clinical area.
• The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care with the guidance and support of more senior staff.
• Work as a team to provide high quality care for patients undergoing surgery as well promote safe clinical environment and take charge of the DOSA unit in the absence of nurse in charge.
• To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover according to experience for any area specified.
• The post holder will be accountable for their nursing practice, adhere to the policies and protocols of the Trust and the NMC. He/she will have a responsibility for their own personal and professional development.