[ref. s98158104] Ward Nurse - Day Surgery Unit Band 6

Job overview

Ward Nurse - Day Surgery Unit Band 6

Exciting opportunity Day Surgery unit

• Seven operating theatres, including two brand-new, state-of-the-art theatres
• A spacious first-stage recovery area
• A dedicated admission, assessment and step down area
• An integrated short-stay unit for seamless patient flow

At Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, we are guided by our PROUD values which shape how we care for our patients and support each other every day.

This role also directly supports the Trust’s three strategic priorities:

Delivering high-quality, patient-centred care: You’ll ensure every patient receives safe, respectful, and timely treatment in a calm and well-equipped environment.

Being the employer of choice: You’ll benefit from a supportive team culture, access to development opportunities, and a workplace that values your wellbeing and growth.

Better care at lower cost: By contributing to delivering safe, highly skilled, and patient-centred care that enhances efficient patient flow and highly productive theatres, you’ll help us make the best use of our resources while maintaining excellent standards of care.

If you’re ready to make a difference in a newly transformed surgical service, we’d love to welcome you to our team.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to lead a shift safely and effectively, deputise and take direct managerial responsibility for the clinical area in the absence of or as delegated by the senior sister/unit co-ordinator. The post holder will provide clinical supervision to other members of staff, students and may undertake research and clinical audits in the unit.

As a senior member of staff, you will be expected to support and supervise staff and students in the department and act as a role model for others. You will be expected to uphold high standards of care and maintain a safe and effective service in line with the NMC Code and the Trust values

To provide safe, high-quality care to patients in the perioperative environment: admitting patients pre-operatively, communicating closely with the theatre team, recovering patients (post-PACU), and safely discharging patients.

Working for our organisation

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."

If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical:

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care through appropriate frameworks, including safe effective arrangements for nurse-led discharge, underpinned by Trust values.
• To be competent in managing emergency situations.
• Have sound knowledge of the perioperative environment and the needs of surgical patients pre and post-operatively.
• Ensure the service continually improves to meet the needs of patients.
• Assist members of the team in the co-ordination of the clinical activities.
• Use clinical standards to participate in the process of monitoring the quality of care delivered. Act to ensure that nursing practice is of the highest standard, in line with Trust and CQC standards.
• Supply and/or administer medication safely in line with Trust medicines policy.
• Assist with the evaluation of care and initiate any action required, for example liaising with the multidisciplinary team as appropriate.
• Review the effectiveness of the nursing care provided and initiate any action that may be required.
• Investigate and report accidents, incidents and losses and provide initial support for the member of staff or patient involved, in line with Trust policy.
• Take on extra duties/responsibilities as delegated and agreed by the department/ ward manager or senior staff nurse, within their capability / limitations

Professional:

• Maintain a professional behaviour at all times and promote a positive image of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust at all times, in line with Trust values.
• Contribute to a high quality safe working environment in which patients receive a high standard of care.
• Participate in the setting of standards for nursing practice and for care involving the multi-disciplinary team.
• Practice in accordance with, and aware of his/her responsibilities under, the NMC Code and other appropriate guidelines.
• Understand and practice in accordance with Trust and Unit policies and procedures, and ensure they are understood and practiced by all staff.
• Maintain a safe working environment recognising the health and safety requirements of patients, visitors and staff.
• Ensure all strategies, policies and protocols relating to infection control are implemented and monitored and that appropriate and timely action is taken in response to ensuring the prevention of control of infection.
• Protect patient confidentiality and acts according to the Data Protection Act
• Maintain clear and accurate documentation in line with unit and Trust standard.
• Be aware of Clinical Governance and the impact it has on patient care.
• Understand local audit processes and take opportunities to initiate local audit and participate in Trust audits locally.
• Participate in the ordering and maintenance of adequate stock level in an effective manner.
• Work with members of the team in implementing a quality approach to service provision, in line with Trust quality care standards.
• Report all complaints, incidents or accidents to the Nurse in charge and take appropriate action.
• Work shift patterns and weekends to suit the needs of service delivery

Management and leadership:

• Manage a group of patients, in line with level of experience.
• Lead a clinical shift safely and effectively and be a role model to all staff members.
• Supervise under the direction of the Sister/Charge Nurse, the work of unqualified staff.
• Have an understanding of HR policies and procedures.
• Manage the ward/department in the absence of the Band 7 nurses.
• Demonstrate effective time management and prioritisation of workload.
• Take an active role in the induction and orientation of new staff.
• Take responsibility for the teaching and education of pre and post registration students acting as a preceptor or mentor as appropriate.
• Demonstrate leadership and teaching skills in the supervision development and feedback of junior staff.
• Demonstrate procedures and supervise junior staff and students in the practice of new skills.
• Have an awareness of cost implications and assist in the management of resources within the clinical area e.g. equipment, supplies.

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Person specification

Education and Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma
• Registered NMC/HCPC
• Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development

• Mentorship
• Post qualification in relevant area

Experience

• Post registration experience in a surgical setting
• Proven clinical experience in relevant area
• Experience with acutely ill patients
• Evidence with teaching and assessing
• General Management Skills

Skills and knowledge

• Proven clinical skills in relevant area
• Demonstrates a genuine interest and has awareness of issues within speciality
• Evidence of self-development within speciality
• Knowledge of NMC Code
• Aware of current nursing and NHS issues
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Evidence of working cooperatively in a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality
• Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

• The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
• If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks after the closing date, we regret that this usually means your application was not successful.
• In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
• During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine-readable zone security features of the documents provided.
• Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.