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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for  Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse within Day Surgery.

L2 Day Surgery is a fast-paced elective unit providing pre and postoperative care to 50+ patients each day from a wide array of specialities: there's never been a more exciting time to join us as we continue to develop our service and 23hr pathways to improve patient experience.

You will support the Ward Manager in the leadership and management for the provision of care within the unit providing a visible leadership presence.  You will ensure high standards of evidence based clinical care are continuously achieved and monitored through effective communication with different member of the multi-disciplinary team. 

If you think you have what it takes to join a forward thinking, innovative team committed to the delivery of high quality care then we want to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing safe and efficient care on a busy day of surgical admissions unit.

To work as a Clinical Specialist within the peri-ops service.

Support training and development of all grades of staff including the provision of a positive learning environment in which staff can maximise their potential.

To manage the department and deputise for the senior sister as required.

To undertake Bleep holding responsibilities for the Division to support ward areas as required to cover a 24 hour service inclusive of night duty

Working for our organisation

Come Nurse with us…

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It’s a great place to nurse, work and live.

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.