Deputy Sister, Surgical Admissions Lounge

2 weeks ago

Dorchester, United Kingdom Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Deputy Sister - Lead for Surgical Admissions Lounge Band 6

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Theatres Department is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Deputy Sister to manage the Surgical Admissions Team

Are you committed to make the first stage of the patients surgical journey great? We are looking for you. You will be responsible for managing this small committed and enthusiastic team in delivering patient preop care.. Knowledge and experience of surgery is desirable.

You will
- Be required to work as part of a motivated team as well as being able to work on your own initiative.
- Work shifts to cover the service need (5 days a week).

**You have**:

- Previous experience in Surgical Nursing
- Good communication skills
- Enjoy working in a swiftly changing and challenging environment.

To provide specialist nursing expertise, facilitating evidence-based, patient-centred care and assessment for a defined caseload day of surgery admissions patients.

To co-ordinate patients on day of surgery admission, with a high level of input into the care of patients prior to admission for specified procedures.

To be responsible for the day to day running of the surgical admissions lounge, in collaboration with clinical leader

To be involved in delivery of relevant programmes of education and development for all levels of staff and to act as a resource for patients and health care personnel.

Please see attached job description for all duties and responsibilities.

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