Staff Nurse (Adult Day Surgery Unit) - part-time 20 hrs p/w

Job overview PLEASE NOTE: INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLYBand 6 Senior Staff Nurse (ADSU)ADSU is a 34 bedded day surgery unit. We care for patients pre & post operatively in urology, general surgery, trauma & orthopaedic, ENT, plastics, breast & gynaecology surgery.We are open Monday to Friday 07.30 to 22.00 and Saturdays 07:00 to 16.00.We are a dynamic unit and strive to deliver a positive patient experience. The post would ideally suit a nurse who is keen to develop their professional profile - someone who recognises opportunities for improvements and is a motivator to drive forward changes within the unit.A dynamic and enthusiastic senior nurse with the ambition to succeed, willingness to learn and ability to work with the whole team in support of the Senior Sister.A nurse keen to develop their management skills, has excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Main duties of the job Duties will include:Acting as a role model promoting excellent patient care, supporting more junior staff and students.Deputise for the ward manager in their absence.Ensure the smooth running of the unit.Supporting Junior Staff & supporting the ward manager.Supporting students.Coordinating the ward on a regular basis therefore needs to be flexible and able to work all available shift patterns Patient care pre- and post-operatively. Working for our organisation The Adult Day Surgery Unit comprises of 34 day case beds. We care for patients undergoing day case procedures in a variety of surgical specialties including urology, plastics, orthopaedics, general surgery, maxilo facial, ENT and trauma. Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.Our values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Preparing patients for their surgery & caring for them post surgery. The patients on ADSU are able to be discharged by a nurse led discharge.Supporting junior staff and students.Reviewing patient lists via the electronic bed booking tool to ensure we are able to maximise patient capacity in the unit.Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details. Person specification Education/Qualifications Essential criteria NMC - part 1 Experience Essential criteria Experience in speciality Staff Benefits Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balanceAnnual leave – 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staffNHS pension schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeMoney Advise ServiceGenerous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staffOn-site nursery (based at RBH)Full educational library servicesCycle to work scheme, lockable storage for cyclesBus to work schemeExcellent rail and bus linksA huge range of Health Service Discounts at hundreds of big brands from holidays to gadgets and restaurants to retail. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.