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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Band 6 nurse to join our successful Enhanced Recovery After Surgery(ERAS) team for 12 months either as a fixed term or secondment.

The role of an ERAS nurse is to help develop and improve perioperative care using evidenced based practice.  The main aim is to reduce the risk of surgical complications which in turn helps to reduce (LOS) 

The successful candidate will develop a wealth of experiences covering a variety of surgical specialities although having responsibility for orthopaedics ,urology and head and neck along with another band 6,when it comes to analysing data, reports ,attending MDT meetings .You will be supported by a committed team who strive to give holistic care for our patients who are at the heart of the programme.so team working is key

For this programme to be successful it requires close working relationships with relevant health care professional which makes the role even more interesting and very rewarding.

Please speak to your Line Manager before applying for this secondment opportunity and visit the Trust's Secondment Policy.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will help develop pathways for the management of patients admitted for elective surgery using Enhanced Recovery programmes. These pathways should be reviewed regularly in line with evidence from audit to bring about any necessary changes to achieve gold standards of care

Working for our organisation

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton.  Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

 

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

 

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.