Staff Nurse - SEU

We are looking for Band 5 Registered Nurses to join the team on the Surgical Emergency Unit (SEU). SEU Triage. 24H Emergency assessment unit SEU Wards The SEU is a fast paced and dynamic department at the John Radcliffe Hospital, caring for patients with a wide range of emergency general surgical conditions, covering upper and lower gastrointestinal, and hepatobiliary specialties. The unit has 50 in-patient beds across 3 ward areas and a nurse-led triage that receives patients referred directly by GP, the Emergency Department or out-patient clinics . The ambulatory area sits as part of triage but sees patients who return daily to receive consultant led care. SEU Triage The successful applicant will work within the Multi-Disciplinary Team in Surgical Emergency Assessment area. We have 12 assessment trolleys, a procedure room, a new USS room, and new Point of Care Testing devices. You will be able to develop your Emergency skills when assessing surgical deteriorating patients. Cannulations and venepuncture, NGTs, AIRVO, Stoma care, resuscitation skills, surgical wounds, NGTs, catheters, pre theatre assessments... We will offer support and training to you, whether newly qualified or have previous nursing experience. We are looking for candidates to work in a fast paced environment with a supportive and engaging team. SEU Wards The successful applicant will demonstrate a passion for general surgical nursing, and have had experience in the acute setting within the last 6 months. Newly qualified applicants are also welcomed. Internal rotation to nights and weekends is essential to this position. Our unit is in full support of the optional OUH Preceptorship Programme which is available to all newly qualified nurses within the first 6 months of commencing in clinical practice. As your career progresses within our unit through completion of the learning opportunities we offer, you may also be offered funding to study courses at Oxford Brookes University. We also help experienced nurses to develop leadership and management skills, in preparation for Team Leader, Ward Manager or Emergency Nurse Practitioner roles. Confident, compassionate care delivery and excellent communication skills are essential for this role; the successful post holder will need to be a forward thinking, motivated, and professional nurse who is committed to providing a high standard of holistic care and can demonstrate an ability to work in partnership with patients and their families. "A great working environment to improve skills, knowledge and confidence. Nice team members." (4th Year Adult and Mental Health Nursing student) "Fast paced environment, excellent unit to fine tune your clinical skills. A must for aspiring surgical nurses"(3rd Year Adult Nursing Student). "Fantastic team, very welcoming. Enjoyable workplace where skills are developed and enhanced. Caring and compassionate members of staff." (4th Year Adult and Mental Health Nursing student) Closing Date: 28th June 2020 Planned interview Date: to be confirmed For further details / informal visits contact: Alvaro Domene Lopez Charge Nurse SEU Triage and SEU Ambulatory Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 01865 2 22780 / 01865 8 57952 Alvaro.lopez@ouh.nhs.uk Employment Type: FULL_TIME