Registered Day Surgery Nurse, Band 5

Job summary

You will be working as part of the day surgery team delivering exceptional care for the patients attending the unit. Day case surgery is becoming more common, it now makes up approximately 70% of all surgery performed. The patients will expect, and will receive, the highest standards of professional care by all members of the team who will be involved.

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. We care for patients undergoing surgery from multiple specialities.

Main duties of the job

Our patients will expect, and will receive, the highest standards of professional care by all members of the team. You will work in a clinical environment and provide a high standard of patient care, whilst being 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 day case patients and ensure a safe discharge home the same day. You will also liaise with the MDT, to ensure a positive patient experience and optimal surgical outcome.

About us

Mayhill Unit and Chedworth Surgical Unit have a fantastic team of dedicated Surgical Nurses who pride themselves in delivering outstanding care. Staff are actively encouraged to participate in further development which results in accelerated personal development whilst enhancing the delivery of safe care to all of our patients. Whilst the unit experiences high numbers of patient turnover we ensure a consistently high level of care is provided by our highly motivated team.

Details

Date posted

13 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year (pa, pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

318-26-T0170

Job locations

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

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