Staff Nurse - Paediatric Day Surgery

Position: Staff Nurse - Paediatric Day Surgery Unit
Location: Dorset County Hospital

Dorset County Hospital are delighted to be able to advertise this Staff Nurse position for our Paediatric Day Surgery Unit. Co-located on the main Paediatric Ward, DSU is a relatively small unit offering elective surgery to children and young people in Dorset.

The successful candidate will be committed to delivering excellent surgical care to paediatric patients attending our Day Surgery Unit. They will be required to work with our existing day surgery team and be responsible for:

• Pre-assessment, admission, pre and post-operative care and discharge of the patients listed on our paediatric surgery sessions.
• Previous experience within a surgical setting is desirable.

Our Paediatric Day Surgery Nursing team are a small and very dedicated team who work closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, theatres staff and the Paediatric team. They are dedicated to providing the best elective care to children and young people.

Role Details:
This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.

The post holder will be expected to:

• Be part of the nursing team on the Paediatric Day Surgery Unit, working shift patterns to include mainly weekday elective theatre lists but with availability to cover some weekends for additional elective activity.
• Provide pre-assessment, and pre and post-operative care to children and young people covering a range of surgical specialties (including special care dentistry, maxilla facial, general surgery, Orthopaedics, ENT, Ophthalmology).
• Work as a member of the team providing specialist evidence-based nursing care to children and their families within the Day Surgery Environment. Ensure that the child’s care is assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated utilizing a family-centered approach to care. Be responsible for reviewing and updating nursing care plans and documentation.
• Work with the team to provide a child-friendly service that is responsive, flexible and strives to deliver excellence. This includes reviewing standards and engaging families to ensure their voice is heard.
• Co-ordinate nursing activity on the ward or in one area of the unit on an occasional/regular basis. Responsible for ensuring that there are adequate staff levels and appropriate skill mix to meet the needs of the ward/unit. Ensure that staff are supported and that patient care is of a high standard.

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients and on the culture we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff. Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application, please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care.