University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Staff Nurse - Day Surgery Services
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Job Opportunity: Staff Nurse in Day Surgery Services
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and dynamic Staff Nurse to join the progressive and dedicated Day Surgery Services team at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, based on Day of Surgery at the Poole site for 34.5 hours per week.
Day of Surgery Services
- Incorporates an Admission and Day Surgery services.
- Currently open Mon to Fri 07:00-20:00 with plans to extend to a six-day service and opening times to 22:00.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for admitting and preparing patients for theatre, ensuring local policy is adhered to.
- Care for patients post-operatively and discharging patients under the nurse-led discharge criteria.
- Key stakeholder in the development and expansion of the Day Surgery Service, with the ultimate aim of enhancing the patient’s experience.
Requirements
- Significant experience within general surgical/orthopaedic nursing.
- Excellent communication skills and a commitment to maintaining and developing high standards.
- Friendly and patient-centred approach.
- Previous experience in a Day Surgery setting is not essential as there is an opportunity for further training in this field, although a surgical background is preferred.
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Qualifications
- Active UK NMC Registration.
Location
- Base Location: Poole Hospital.
Interview Date
- 29th September.
Further Information
To understand the role in more detail, please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Our Values
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
Trust Development
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following the merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term.
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Service Move
There is a planned move for this service anticipated during March/April 2026, when this role and base of work will remain at Poole site. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder’s home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions. There is also a possibility that this will move to a 6-day service and the opening hours will extend to 10 pm.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits, contact:
- Name: Toni Bailey
- Job Title: Sister
- Email Address: toni.bailey9@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 0300 019 2150
Additional Contact Details:
- DCL: Luke Skinner
- DS: Rowena Christie
- Telephone Number: 0300 019 2150
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