Job Description

Chedworth Surgical Unit is a brand new purpose built unit that takes elective day case and surgical admissions on the Cheltenham site. You will be working as part of the Chedworth Surgical Unit team delivering exceptional care for the patients attending the unit.



Day case surgery is becoming more common, it now makes up approximately 80% of all surgery performed. We deliver a increased number of operations carried out as day case procedures from a number of specialities including urology, breast, gynae, upper GI and orthopaedic. We require dynamic, compassionate and enthusiastic nurses to join our team to deliver exceptional care to our patients.



You will work in a clinical environment and provide a high standard of patient care, able to assess and prepare both major and day surgery patients prior to undergoing elective surgery either under local or general anaesthesia.



You will provide post-operative care to the day case patients and ensure a safe criteria led discharge home the same day.



You will liaise with the MDT, to ensure a positive patient experience and optimal surgical outcome.



Chedworth Surgical Unit is committed to providing high quality care to all our patients. We are a highly motivated and dedicated team who strive to deliver a consistently positive experience to all our patients and staff.



Gloucestershire Hospitals is one of the largest hospital trusts in England serving a diverse population of almost 620,000 people. We provide acute hospital services from two large district general hospitals, Cheltenham General Hospital (CGH) & Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (GRH). Maternity Services are also provided at Stroud Maternity Hospital



We are committed to diversity, inclusion & equality of opportunity for everyone, valuing and celebrating differences and encouraging a workplace & culture where all can thrive. We endeavour to ensure each & every person working in our organisation feel respected & valued



To work in a clinical environment and provide a high standard of patient care, able to assess and prepare both major and day surgery patients prior to undergoing elective surgery either under local or general anaesthesia. Provide post-operative care to the day case patients and ensure a safe discharge home the same day. To liaise with the MDT, to ensure a positive patient experience and optimal surgical outcome. Be able to effectively manage time and workload to ensure smooth running of the unit. Complete documentation to a high standard electronically and in written format. * Communicate clearly and effectively with kindness and respect.