Job summary
- Main area
- General Surgery
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed term: 6 months (Mon - Fri incl Bank holidays 07:30-20:00)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 412-S&C-8049224
- Employer
- Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Leighton Hospital
- Town
- Crewe
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse - Fixed Term
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
We are seeking enthusiastic registered nurses to join our busy surgical ambulatory care unit. The post holders will be expected to manage urgent surgical patients referred direct from GP, ED & Urgent Care areas requiring early assessment and treatment of new patients; alongside patients returning for ongoing management of their symptoms on an emergency follow up basis.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for patient focused candidates with good clinical and interpersonal skills who are committed to providing a friendly and efficient service for our patients.
You will work as part of a small team to provide early assessment of new patients and reassessment / management of patients returning for treatment or review. The department can be fast paced at times and all team members are expected to work together to maintain high standards of cleanliness at all times.
Working for our organisation
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.
Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area’s largest employers.
Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.
As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we’re reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1) Admission and management of patients, including initial assessment & liaison with the surgical team to establish a plan of care.
2) Monitoring of vital signs, pain management & delivery of prescribed care
3) Patient interventions such as venepuncture, cannulation, wound / drain management & ECGs
4) Administer oral & IV medication in accordance with trust policy & NMC code of professional conduct
5) Communication with patients & SACU team members
6) Accurate & detailed record keeping via Meditech DCS
7) Maintain a clean and tidy environment with strict adherence to IPC policies.
Person specification
Valid NMC Registration
Essential criteria
- Valid NMC registration
Desirable criteria
- Student Nurse working towards NMC registration
Experience
Essential criteria
- NHS experience
Desirable criteria
- Surgical department experience
- Venepuncture & cannulation
communication
Essential criteria
- Written & verbal communication skills
Desirable criteria
- IT skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jude Prosser
- Job title
- Department Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01270 826432
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