Job summary
- Main area
- Day Surgery Unit
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- 12 months (fixed term 12 months)
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 179-7444350-S
- Employer
- West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- West Suffolk Hospital
- Town
- Bury St Edmunds
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 pro rata per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 19/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse (Paediatric or Dual Trained) - Day Surgery Unit
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
We are looking for a self-motivated passionate paediatric or dual trained staff nurse to join our ward team in the day Surgery Unit at West Suffolk Hospital Foundation Trust. We are a busy and constantly developing 25 bedded unit with 8 dedicated paediatric beds covering 8 specialities and caring for paediatric and adult patients.
The paediatric nurse is the child’s advocate providing all the pre-and postoperative care throughout the child’s journey. This includes pre-assessment and nurse-led discharge.
Applicants will need post-registration experience in paediatric surgical nursing, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be committed to providing a high standard of family centred care.
This is a permanent post working a flexible shift pattern to cover the day surgery ward service requirements between the hours of 07:30-18:00.
If you have the necessary skills, experience and qualities to help us to put patients first, please contact Jemma Morris Ward Manager on 01284 713288 or Eloise Bird Paediatric Ward Sister 01284 713298 for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit.
Main duties of the job
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The successful candidate will be expected to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care of the child pre and post-operatively, always acting as the child’s advocate. Implement paediatric nurse-led discharge following agreed guidelines. Pre-assessment of children prior to surgery to ensure they and their parent/carers are prepared for surgery on the day and ensure they are fit for day surgery.
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Previous Surgical experience is desirable but training can be given. The successful applicant will need to be committed to the educational needs of the department and be expected to promote the high standards of patient care provided by the West Suffolk Hospital. The post holder will be required to work as a competent member of the Day Surgery team on the ward. Staff nurses are required to maintain a high standard of patient care under the direction of the senior members of the clinical staff. They are expected to take delegated responsibility in a given shift for a group of paediatric patients. With experience they may be expected to take charge of the ward in the absence of the Sister. There is an expectation to work in accordance with the standards set by the Nursing/Midwifery Professional Bodies, and in accordance with Trust Nursing Policies and Guidelines.
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Working for our organisation
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see job description for full details.
STAFF CAR PARKING
Staff Car Parking on the West Suffolk Hospital Site is eligible for individuals working outside of the core hours, 07:00 – 18:30.
For individuals working within the core hours, the Trust offers parking off site at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, which is serviced by a regular shuttle bus to and from the Hospital. Details of the bus timetable can be found in the on-line starter pack on the West Suffolk Hospital website.
This parking restriction does not apply if an individual is required to work on a weekend or if they are required to complete “on call” duties within their role.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Person specification
Education and qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse (Child) or dual trained Adult Branch or adult nurse with paediatric competencies.
- Mentorship course or willing to undertake.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable criteria
- Relevant teaching qualification
- Degree in nursing
- PILS
Experience and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Evidence of continuous professional development linked to demonstrable competencies
- Interest and commitment to philosophy of Day Surgery Unit.
- Experience in a paediatric surgical environment
Desirable criteria
- Experience in acute paediatric setting
- Experience of mentorship / preceptorship, staff supervision and training.
- Post qualification experience in a variety of surgical specialities.
- Experience in audit research activities.
Skills and abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to plan and prioritise care for patients.
- Experience of nursing children in a surgical environment.
- Effective interpersonal, organisational and team work skills
- Decision making & time management skills.
- Proficent IT skills.
- Good communication skills, written and verbal.
- Willingness to share knowledge and ability to mentor.
- IV drug administration.
- Able to practice in accordance with the NMC code of Conduct
- Ability to work well both in a team and on own initiative.
Desirable criteria
- Administration of intravenous drugs
- Enhanced practice skills commensurate to area –Ward, Pre-assessment
- Demonstrates leadership in a busy clinical environment
Personal qualities
Essential criteria
- Good timekeeping.
- Flexible approach to working hours/duties.
- Self-motivated and able to act on own initiative.
- Act as role mode.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Commited to delivering high quality service.
- Ability to show empathy and compassion to patients and relatives.
- Professional and non-judgemental.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of analytical thinking and problem solving.
- Demonstrate an understanding of Trust & Departmental objectives.
- Interest in academic development.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jemma Morris
- Job title
- DSU Ward Clinical Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01284713288
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