Staff Nurse - Surgical

Job overview

To become a valuable member of our ‘Gold standard’ team here at CSTM (Captain Sir Tom Moore) ward. We provide surgical services for patients who undergo a variety of trauma & orthopaedic procedures.

You will be responsible as a registered, accountable and autonomous nurse, to act in the best interests of patients always, and to take responsibility for own actions and decisions.  You will be responsible for planning, delivering and supervising safe and compassionate care, whilst evaluating the effectiveness of care. You will be required to demonstrate leadership qualities and be open, transparent and trustworthy.

The post holder will support staff in the development of clinical procedures, protocols and practice to ensure the effective delivery of service to patients within the Trust. You will be required to work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and undertake delegated tasks from the ward manager/charge nurse.

The post holder will always work within the NMC’s Code of Professional Conduct

Main duties of the job

• Looking after patients pre and post surgery. You will work closely with the MDT to ensure the best possible care is delivered to the patients You will be responsible as a registered, accountable and autonomous nurse, to act in the best interests of patients always, and to take responsibility for own actions and decisions.  You will be responsible for planning, delivering and supervising safe and compassionate care, whilst evaluating the effectiveness of care. You will be required to demonstrate leadership qualities and be open, transparent and trustworthy.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a full list of duties and responsibilities please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.