Day Surgery Practitioner

Employer East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Ipswich Hospital, Town Ipswich Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 08/07/2026 16:00 Interview date 16/07/2026

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, providing care across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our day surgery unit is fast‑paced and patient‑focused, supporting patients through pre‑assessment, admission, recovery and discharge.

We’re looking for a compassionate, skilled Day Surgery Nurse to join our unit. You’ll play a key role in delivering high‑quality perioperative care, supporting patients through pre‑assessment, admission, recovery, and discharge.

This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who thrives in a structured environment, enjoys short‑stay patient pathways, and values teamwork and efficiency. South theatres specialise in general surgery and urology. We have 8 theatres, 7 for elective surgery and 1 for emergency surgery.

• Provide safe, evidence‑based nursing care throughout the day surgery journey
• Conduct pre‑operative assessments and ensure patients are fully prepared for procedures
• Assist with admissions, patient education, and discharge planning
• Monitor patients recognising and responding to changes in condition
• Work collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists, and multidisciplinary team
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold clinical governance standards
• Contribute to a positive, supportive, and patient‑centred environment

We provide a wide range of training and development opportunities, flexible working options, a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata), NHS discounts, and a Staff Health and Wellbeing programme.

We pride ourselves on supporting staff, investing in digital transformation, and improving processes to reduce delays for both staff and patients.

• Diploma in Nursing
• Degree
• Preparation for Mentorship
• Immediate Life Support (adults/children)

• Developing clinical skills
• Evidence‑based practice
• Post‑registration experience with leadership and management responsibilities
• Experience in post‑anaesthetic recovery environment
• Theatre/day‑surgery experience

• Day‑to‑day management responsibilities
• Principles of day surgery
• Team working and dynamics
• Team development

The Trust is committed to its staff and their development and to equal opportunities and diversity. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community.

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. Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.