Job overview

We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual who will be responsible for carrying out holistic and autonomous research based nursing care to patients attending clinics for consultations and treatments. You should be able to demonstrate ongoing professional development.

Our department provides a nurse led Wound care Clinic, undertakes minor procedures and has a strong focus on facial deformity, head and neck malignancy, as well as oral surgery and facial trauma.

Do you enjoy working as part of a small, friendly team?  Have you an ability to work in a busy and sometimes challenging environment?

Do you have a special interest in:-

·       Wound care for head and neck patients

·       Minor operations / Theatre experience

·       Maxillo Facial and Oral surgery

If you’ve answered yes, you may be who we are looking for!  Feel free to contact to discuss hours/flexible working as this is an option.

Training will be given to the successful candidate willing to offer their commitment to our small but multi-skilled team.

For further information – Senior Sister, Jenny Jeffery, 01483 571122 x4602 or Surgical Matron, Anna Caffarey, 01483 571122 x 6940

Main duties of the job

As a registered, accountable and autonomous nurse to act in the best interests of your patients at all times and take personal responsibility for your actions and decisions.  To be responsible for patient assessment, planning of care, implementing and supervising safe and compassionate care, and evaluating the effectiveness of care.  As an NMC registrant facilitate learning and development of others.  You will demonstrate leadership qualities and be open, transparent and trustworthy.  As a Trust employee act with integrity and uphold the values and beliefs of the Trust and the NMC Code of Conduct.

Working for our organisation

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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