We are seeking an experienced surgical nurse with an interest in elective colorectal surgery and Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS).
The successful candidate will have recent experience of working and teaching at a senior level within a surgical ward. We are looking for somebody with a passion for improving elective surgical services, with clinical leadership skills and an ongoing interest in education and research
To facilitate and maintain the Enhanced Recovery Programme for elective colorectal surgery at Worthing Hospital.
To work as an autonomous practitioner within the colorectal team, effectively co-ordinating the care for Enhanced Recovery patients.
To provide training and support for clinical staff involved in the care of patients on the Colorectal Enhanced Recovery Programme.
To work closely with the stoma nurse team and the opportunity to develop stoma nursing competencies in order to work collaboratively and fluidly to provide expert care to our colorectal patient group.
To work in collaboration with the clinical leads: Enhanced Recovery nurse practitioner and Consultant Colorectal Surgeons, matrons , ward teams and wider multidisciplinary team to maintain and develop evidence-based practice and Enhanced Recovery protocols.
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jayne Mundy Job title: Enhanced Recovery Nurse Practitioner Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 01903205111
Joanne Frame
Head of Nursing General Surgery
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