Staff Nurse - Day Surgery Services

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University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Staff Nurse - Day Surgery Services

The closing date is 23 September 2026

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Job summary

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic Staff Nurse to join the progressive and dedicated Day Surgery Services team at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, based on Day of Surgery at the Poole site for 34.5 hours per week.

Day of Surgery incorporates an Admission and Day Surgery services.

The service is currently open Mon to Fri 07:00-20:00 with plans to make this a six day service and extend opening times 22:00.The successful candidate will be responsible for admitting and preparing patients for theatre ensuring that local policy is adhered to, caring for patients post-operatively and discharging patients under the nurse led discharge criteria. Once in post, they will be a key stakeholder in the development and expansion of the Day Surgery Service with the ultimate aim of enhancing the patient's experience.

The successful candidate will require significant experience within general surgical/orthopaedic nursing; have excellent communication skills and a commitment to maintaining and developing high standards. A friendly and patient-centred approach is vital to this exciting role. Previous experience in a Day Surgery setting is not essential as there is an opportunity for further training in this field, although a surgical background is preferred.

This role requires an active UK NMC Registration

Base Location: Poole Hospital

Interview Date: 29th September

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

There is a planned move for this service anticipated during March/April 2026, when this role and base of work will remain at Poolesite. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions. There is also a possibility that this will move to a 6 day service and the opening hours will extend to 10 pm.

Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

153-SU06740

Job locations

Poole Hospital

Longfleet Road

Poole

BH15 2JB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Evidence of professional and clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree/diploma level leading to Professional registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register i.e. Adult
• Evidence of undergraduate education for newly qualified nurses / or post graduate continuing professional development for registered nurses who have post registration experience

Desirable

• Advanced Diploma/Degree in Adult Health Nursing Studies

Experience

Essential

• Experience of caring for patients with acute and long term conditions
• Previous / recent experience or working in an acute secondary health and care setting (can include undergraduate student placements within the last 12 months)

Desirable

• Experience of recovery and pre assessment
• Experience of Supervising staff
• Experience of delegating workload, motivating a team and monitoring patient progress
• Demonstrable evidence of working in Day Surgery/Surgery/Orthopaedics

Techinical Skills Competencies

Essential

• IT skills and knowledge of clinical systems
• Demonstrable ability with vital signs monitoring equipment and ability to recognise the deteriorating patient

Desirable

• Venepuncture & cannulation
• ECG's
• Catheterisation
• Appraisal champion
• Medications management competency: IV and IV medication administration including administration of blood products

Knowledge

Essential

• Sound knowledge of anatomy and physiology and surgical procedures
• NMC standards and limitations of professional practice

Desirable

• Knowledge of specialist fields of nursing e.g. trauma, orthopaedics, medicine, frailty, surgery etc

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

• Adaptable to unpredictable workloads
• Good organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player

Desirable

• Ability to work under pressure and with frequent interruptions
• Confident in liaising with all members of the MDT

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Evidence of professional and clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree/diploma level leading to Professional registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register i.e. Adult
• Evidence of undergraduate education for newly qualified nurses / or post graduate continuing professional development for registered nurses who have post registration experience

Desirable

• Advanced Diploma/Degree in Adult Health Nursing Studies

Experience

Essential

• Experience of caring for patients with acute and long term conditions
• Previous / recent experience or working in an acute secondary health and care setting (can include undergraduate student placements within the last 12 months)

Desirable

• Experience of recovery and pre assessment
• Experience of Supervising staff
• Experience of delegating workload, motivating a team and monitoring patient progress
• Demonstrable evidence of working in Day Surgery/Surgery/Orthopaedics

Techinical Skills Competencies

Essential

• IT skills and knowledge of clinical systems
• Demonstrable ability with vital signs monitoring equipment and ability to recognise the deteriorating patient

Desirable

• Venepuncture & cannulation
• ECG's
• Catheterisation
• Appraisal champion
• Medications management competency: IV and IV medication administration including administration of blood products

Knowledge

Essential

• Sound knowledge of anatomy and physiology and surgical procedures
• NMC standards and limitations of professional practice

Desirable

• Knowledge of specialist fields of nursing e.g. trauma, orthopaedics, medicine, frailty, surgery etc

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

• Adaptable to unpredictable workloads
• Good organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player

Desirable

• Ability to work under pressure and with frequent interruptions
• Confident in liaising with all members of the MDT

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Poole Hospital

Longfleet Road

Poole

BH15 2JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Poole Hospital

Longfleet Road

Poole

BH15 2JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Sister

Toni Bailey

[email protected]

03000192150

Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

153-SU06740

Job locations

Poole Hospital

Longfleet Road

Poole

BH15 2JB

United Kingdom

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