Registered Nurse - Peterborough

• A compassionate and dedicated nurse with a passion for delivering high-quality surgical care.
• Someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and is committed to achieving the best patient outcomes.
• A forward-thinking individual with a professional approach to nursing and a desire to develop in their role.
• Provide high-quality patient care: Deliver compassionate and effective care to patients within the surgical unit, ensuring their needs are met with the highest standards.
• Work collaboratively with the MDT: Engage with surgeons, nurse practitioners, and critical care outreach teams to deliver coordinated care and ensure positive patient outcomes.
• Ensure safety and comfort: Monitor patients' condition and provide interventions as necessary, including administering medications, observing vital signs, and responding to patient concerns.
• Participate in patient education and discharge planning: Support patients and their families with education on post-operative care, recovery, and discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate patient records: Ensure all documentation is accurate, timely, and compliant with Trust policies and standards.
• Support team development: Engage in ongoing learning and development, participate in training sessions, and contribute to the development of the team.

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff)
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
• Flexible working opportunities
• Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays
• Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role
• Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment
• Access to our in-house physiotherapy service
• On-site canteens offering subsidised meals
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free)
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Essential

• Live NMC registration with pin or final year UK Nursing Student

Desirable

• Evidence of professional development (post registration)
• Recognised teaching/mentorship course

Essential

• Acute care experience

Desirable

• Experience within general surgery

Essential

• Competent at nursing assessments and delivery of care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Ability to undertake clinical skills including IV administration, cannulation, venepuncture, nasogastric tube insertion, and catheterisation (including but not limited to)