Ward Sister

The Day Surgery Unit - Ward 12 incorporates a Day Surgery Unit and a short stay ward. The service is currently open Monday to Saturday.We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic Staff Nurse to join the progressive and dedicated Day Surgery Services team at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital.You will be responsible for admitting and preparing patients for theatre ensuring that local policy is adhered to, caring for patients post-operatively and discharging patients under the nurse-led discharge criteria. Once in post, you will be a key member in the development and expansion of the Day Surgery Service with the aim of enhancing the patient's experience.


The ideal candidate will require experience within general surgical i.e. gynaecological, vascular, urological, breast and orthopaedic nursing have excellent communication skills and a commitment to maintaining and developing high standards of care. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.


In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Demonstrable experience working in Day Surgery/Surgery/Orthopaedics


Experience of recovery and pre assessment


Sound knowledge of anatomy and physiology and surgical procedures
Evidence of professional development

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Bournemouth Hospital