We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse to join our Recovery team on a permanent basis. Our Recovery unit, which consists of 12 beds, is located in a busy District General Hospital and provides care for both adult and paediatric patients immediately post-anaesthesia following various surgical procedures.
We are looking for an organized, enthusiastic, and motivated nurse with a minimum of 12 months of post-qualification experience at Band 5 level within Recovery, who is dedicated to delivering excellence in patient care. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant post-registration qualification and demonstrate a genuine interest in mentoring. Additionally, candidates should exhibit proven leadership and communication skills.
The successful applicant will join a forward-thinking team that takes pride in fostering innovation and advancing new initiatives. Our Recovery unit is committed to providing exceptional post-operative care and supporting a variety of specialties within West Suffolk Hospital, including assistance for Critical Care Services as part of the hospital's escalation plan.
Please note that the successful candidate will be required to participate in internal rotation.
Main duties of the job
In collaboration with a dedicated team, the successful candidate will assess patients upon their arrival in the recovery area and develop an immediate post-operative management plan. This may be either nurse-led or in partnership with the anaesthetist, ensuring patients are returned to their ward in an optimal condition to continue their post-operative recovery. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in recovery settings and will be expected to uphold high standards of clinical judgment, intervention, and decision-making, demonstrating a comprehensive level of knowledge and skills pertinent to the role. Demonstrated leadership capabilities are essential, as you will be expected to provide guidance and support during clinical shifts. You should have experience in team management, coordinating the shift and department while ensuring the safety of both patients and staff at all times. Working alongside the rest of the Band 6 team, you will play a key role in supporting and educating staff in the recovery department. Collaborating with the ward manager, you will help maintain safety and high standards of care while delivering quality services. We anticipate that you will possess strategic insight and be able to utilize this knowledge to innovate and enhance both the immediate and long-term goals of the recovery unit. About us
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings. The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge. Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital. We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team. With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be. We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyone's voice counts. Job responsibilities
To provide clinical support, advice and education that ensures each individual patient receives a standard of care acceptable to the patient and within the agreed Department protocols and is delivered by appropriate skilled persons within the resources available. Promote consistency and continuity of high quality patient focused care. Assist and support Senior Nursing Team. Supervise junior staff and to teach qualified and unqualified staff. Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programme of care. Is designated to take charge of the Unit in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse. Assist shift co-ordinator as requested. Work flexibly within Recovery and support Critical Care, if required, as part of the escalation plan. Person Specification
Education & Qualification
NMC Registered Nurse Relevant post-basic course ILS and PILS ALS / EPALS Experience & Knowledge
12 months relevant experience in Recovery Evidence of smooth progression in the development of Recovery skills Ability to shift co-ordinate Ability to be a good team leader Good organisational skills Commitment to delivering a high quality of care Proven ability to manage pressures on Recovery from outside the department Demonstrates ability to support senior and junior Staff ICU / HDU experience Awareness of the need for good inter-departmental relationships Skills & Abilities
Understanding of the Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse role Able to prioritise care Sound underpinning knowledge of clinical practice Ability to show empathy and compassion to patients and relatives Range of Recovery skills and competencies Willingness to be a clinical practice supervisor/mentor Good interpersonal skills Awareness of what makes a good learning environment Ability to teach and support staff Evidence of being a mentor Personal Qualities
Able to work under pressure and keep calm in stressful situations Functions well within the multi-professional team Patient, conscientious, good sense of humour Ability to maintain confidentiality with patients and staff Able to cope with change Good team player Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata per annum
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In collaboration with a dedicated team, the successful candidate will assess patients upon their arrival in the recovery area and develop an immediate post-operative management plan. This may be either nurse-led or in partnership with the anaesthetist, ensuring patients are returned to their ward in an optimal condition to continue their post-operative recovery. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in recovery settings and will be expected to uphold high standards of clinical judgment, intervention, and decision-making, demonstrating a comprehensive level of knowledge and skills pertinent to the role. Demonstrated leadership capabilities are essential, as you will be expected to provide guidance and support during clinical shifts. You should have experience in team management, coordinating the shift and department while ensuring the safety of both patients and staff at all times. Working alongside the rest of the Band 6 team, you will play a key role in supporting and educating staff in the recovery department. Collaborating with the ward manager, you will help maintain safety and high standards of care while delivering quality services. We anticipate that you will possess strategic insight and be able to utilize this knowledge to innovate and enhance both the immediate and long-term goals of the recovery unit. About us
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings. The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge. Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital. We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team. With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be. We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyone's voice counts. Job responsibilities
To provide clinical support, advice and education that ensures each individual patient receives a standard of care acceptable to the patient and within the agreed Department protocols and is delivered by appropriate skilled persons within the resources available. Promote consistency and continuity of high quality patient focused care. Assist and support Senior Nursing Team. Supervise junior staff and to teach qualified and unqualified staff. Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programme of care. Is designated to take charge of the Unit in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse. Assist shift co-ordinator as requested. Work flexibly within Recovery and support Critical Care, if required, as part of the escalation plan. Person Specification
Education & Qualification
NMC Registered Nurse Relevant post-basic course ILS and PILS ALS / EPALS Experience & Knowledge
12 months relevant experience in Recovery Evidence of smooth progression in the development of Recovery skills Ability to shift co-ordinate Ability to be a good team leader Good organisational skills Commitment to delivering a high quality of care Proven ability to manage pressures on Recovery from outside the department Demonstrates ability to support senior and junior Staff ICU / HDU experience Awareness of the need for good inter-departmental relationships Skills & Abilities
Understanding of the Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse role Able to prioritise care Sound underpinning knowledge of clinical practice Ability to show empathy and compassion to patients and relatives Range of Recovery skills and competencies Willingness to be a clinical practice supervisor/mentor Good interpersonal skills Awareness of what makes a good learning environment Ability to teach and support staff Evidence of being a mentor Personal Qualities
Able to work under pressure and keep calm in stressful situations Functions well within the multi-professional team Patient, conscientious, good sense of humour Ability to maintain confidentiality with patients and staff Able to cope with change Good team player Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata per annum
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