South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust
Staff Nurse - Surgical Assessment Unit
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About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our friendly Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU). This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the emergency surgical team at a pivotal time, as we continue to develop and expand our Same Day Emergency Care service for patients referred from a variety of sources, including the Emergency Department and GPs.
As a Band 5 Staff Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, safe, compassionate, effective & inclusive care to patients attending the Surgical Assessment Unit. You will work as part of a larger team to assess, monitor, and support patients throughout their attendance, ensuring excellent patient experience and outcomes.
Responsibilities
Working within SAU provides a varied and rewarding environment, offering opportunities to develop a broad range of clinical skills. As part of your role, you will be required to complete and achieve sign-off of the relevant clinical competencies.
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This role offers an excellent opportunity for professional development while contributing to an evolving service that places patient-centred care at its heart.
To deliver a high standard of nursing care to patients receiving medical treatment. The post holders will be responsible for patient care needs, and implementation and evaluation of the procedure / interventions. The post holders are required to work as part of a team committed to delivering and improving a high standard and efficient nursing care within South Warwickshire University Foundation Trust.
About the Trust
SWFT is recognised as an ‘employer of choice’ and is highly recommended as a place to work.
We are extremely proud to have recently been rated as ‘Outstanding’ by CQC which shows the commitment and dedication from our workforce. Our employees are as important to us as the care we give to our patients. This is also demonstrated in the national NHS Staff Survey results which shows SWFT as one of the best employers for staff retention, morale, staff engagement and health and well-being.
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Benefits
We Can Offer You
- On-going learning and development, providing clearly structured career pathways in preparation towards specialist or managerial roles.
- Staff Benefits Platform - Lease Car, Electronics Scheme, Holiday Scheme Childcare vouchers and many more.
- Health and well-being services.
- Flexible working - All working patterns will be considered, Roster patterns provided to support a healthy work/life balance.
- Mentorship and preceptor support.
- All NHS standardised benefits – annual leave, pension scheme.
Contact
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Lisa Corcoran
- Job title: Unit Manager
- Email address: lisa.corcoran@swft.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01926 495321
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