Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a an experience surigcal nurse with the assessment and consultation and non medical prescribing course to join the Surgical Ambulatory Service at Southend Hospital 

The Surgical navigator role is well established within healthcare organisations and has been shown to enhance patient care, maintain surgical services and prevent hospital admissions to hospital but managing patints ambulatory

The role involves  receiving and assessing calls from GPs, and a/e regarding surgical and urological conditions, the candidate would need to display confidence in knowlege and decision making, and have the ability in redirecting calls if necessary, the candidate would also need experience in assessing patients face to face and order diagnostic tests if appropriate and supporting  senior drs.

A great depth in surgical nursing is necessary

Main duties of the job

You will be an integral part of the team supporting the directorate in the delivery of key performance targets particularly the quality and experience agenda.

You will support the teams to create an environment of continuous quality improvement and professional development ensuring that the delivery of patient care is regularly reviewed, and that service developments or change are implemented when necessary.

Self-motivation is essential along with a passion, drive, adaptability and resilience to cope with change within the Trust and wider NHS.

Excellent communication skills are key to be able to influence and negotiate and quality and safety will be your priority.

Working for our organisation

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
 
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
 
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us. 

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.