Registered Nurse

The South West Ambulatory Orthopaedic Centre (SWAOC) at Nightingale Exeter have an amazing opportunity for you to join our multidisciplinary team and be part of a fast-growing service. Located close to the M5 services we are in a great geographical position for both staff and patients. Staff are able to park on site. There are some catering facilities on site, however due to site expansion and developing these are constantly changing.

Staff areas all have a range of tea and coffee making facilities, cold fridge storage and microwaves for staff use.

The team at SWAOC are excited to be able to give patients a day surgery or short stay option for orthopaedic surgery which traditionally has meant an inpatient stay at an acute hospital.

More detail about the role

We are looking to recruit a Band 5 Nurse who will have the opportunity to be involved throughout the patient pathway at SWAOC including;

• Preparation for theatre

Although desirable and preferred, no experience of Orthopaedics or day surgery is required as you’ll receive full training when you join our friendly and supportive team. At Nightingale we pride ourselves on staff wellbeing and development and as such there are many opportunities for career development.

As part of a Multidisciplinary team the post holder will be expected to assist in all areas of short stay surgery. This post will be based within the SWAOC lowing supervised training and support, the post holder will carry out assigned duties to their level of capability, ensuring patients always receive a high standard of care.

SWAOC combines the best of the UK’s established pathways in a single facility and although initially concentrating on hip and knee arthroplasty we have expanded the service to include foot and ankle surgery, soft tissue knee surgery and spinal surgery. We complete pre-operative assessments and assist in running non-sedated spinal and hip injections lists through diagnostics. We are always looking to develop our service further and take on new challenges.

Our pathways are therapy and nurse combined so this is a fabulous opportunity for you to be part of something collaborative and amazing.

It would be an advantage for applicants to have knowledge and clinical skills in an orthopaedic or day unit setting. This post is being offered on a permanent basis.

We are providing excellent and innovative care to our patients and are ready to expand our team to enable us to provide this same service for many more patients.

Working Pattern: 37.5hours per week. Shift work: early 07:30 - 15:30, late 12:00 - 20:00 or long days 07:30 - 20:00 or nights 19:30 - 08:00. This post is being offered on a permanent basis with flexible working arrangements considered. Currently we work Monday - Saturday but this may expand to a 7 day a week service in the future.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
and
Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust
.

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