Sister/Charge Nurse

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Band 6 nurse to join our successful Enhanced Recovery After Surgery(ERAS) team for 12 months either as a fixed term or secondment.

The role of an ERAS nurse is to help develop and improve perioperative care using evidenced based practice. The main aim is to reduce the risk of surgical complications which in turn helps to reduce (LOS) 

The successful candidate will develop a wealth of experiences covering a variety of surgical specialities although having responsibility for orthopaedics ,urology and head and neck along with another band 6,when it comes to analysing data, reports ,attending MDT meetings .You will be supported by a committed team who strive to give holistic care for our patients who are at the heart of the programme.so team working is key

For this programme to be successful it requires close working relationships with relevant health care professional which makes the role even more interesting and very rewarding.

Please speak to your Line Manager before applying for this secondment opportunity and visit the Trust's Secondment Policy.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will help develop pathways for the management of patients admitted for elective surgery using Enhanced Recovery programmes. These pathways should be reviewed regularly in line with evidence from audit to bring about any necessary changes to achieve gold standards of care

Working for our organisation

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Responsible for working with multi-disciplinary teams to support and ensure the development of Enhanced Recovery pathways in the hospital To actively promote Enhanced Recovery Programmes and the benefits that can be achieved through implementing them. In collaboration with the clinical teams provide training programmes, for staff and patients in the Trust, related to Enhanced Recovery programmes.

Please see detailed Job Description attached.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Registered with the nursing and midwifery council (NMC) Proven track record of supervising and teaching health care practitioners

Desirable criteria

Recognised post registration teaching qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience in a surgical area at Band 5 or equivalent

Desirable criteria

Audit and research experience within the relevant area

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria

Good clinical knowledge and skills in a surgical environment. Knowledge of Enhanced Recovery Programmes

Desirable criteria

Experience in assisting and implementing ,guidelines, protocols and pathways

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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