Ward Nurse - Gynaecology, ENT & General Surgery

Ward Nurse – Gynaecology, ENT & General Surgery

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Ward Nurse to join our team at James Paget NHS Trust, supporting weekend service delivery within a high‑quality clinical environment. This role offers the opportunity to provide essential patient care alongside theatre services, working across specialties including general surgery, ENT, and gynaecology.

• Deliver day‑to‑day nursing care for patients following gynaecology, ENT, and general surgery procedures.
• Monitor and record vital signs, recognising and escalating any signs of deterioration.
• Manage wound care, drains, and dressings relevant to each specialty.
• Administer medications, including pain relief, antibiotics, and IV therapies.
• Support post‑operative recovery, including mobility, nutrition, and personal care.
• Observe for complications (bleeding in gynae, airway or swallowing issues in ENT, infection in general surgery).
• Provide patient education on recovery, wound care, and discharge instructions.
• Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including doctors, therapists, and discharge coordinators.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation in line with NHS standards.
• Ensure infection prevention and control measures are followed at all times.

Weekends (Saturday & Sunday, rotational shifts). Mid shift: 11:00 – 19:00, with support for early and late rotations.

• Registered Nurse (NMC registered).
• Experience working on surgical or acute hospital wards.
• Strong clinical assessment and patient monitoring skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with in NHS settings (desirable).
• Knowledge of perioperative patient pathways (desirable).
• Flexibility to support varying shift patterns (desirable).

£300 per weekend shift (PAYE).

• Weekend‑only role with rotational shift patterns.
• No travel or accommodation allowance provided; accommodation may be available at £30 per night.
• Compliance requirements include , documentation, and mandatory e‑learning prior to start.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.