Surgery Nursing, Devon UK

Adevia

Job Description

Come and work in Plymouth, this lovely coastal town. Do you enjoy the great outdoors, then this is the place for you! Plymouth is very near to Dartmoor Forest and many beautiful towns and villages. Great for keen surfers or sailors amongst you!

If you want to work in an environment that is challenging, stimulating and constantly evolving then neuroscience nursing is for you. This large 2 star rated NHS Trust, needs D, E and F-Grade nurses to work in a neurosurgery ward and attached HDU and offers many opportunities for staff both professionally and socially. Experience in Neurosurgery not needed for D-grade posts but an interest preferred.

This is a busy 21-bedded neurosurgical ward caring for a broad spectrum of neurosurgical conditions ranging from tumours, subarachnoid haemorrhage to trauma. It also manages both elective and emergency admissions on a 24-hour basis 7 days a week. The ward manages those clients requiring level 0 and level 1 care.

The ward has a fully equipped gym and a designated team of physiotherapists. They play a vital role in both the acute and rehabilitation stages of a clients care.

There is a 4-bedded HDU attached and provides care for those clients requiring close neurological observation and/or monitoring following:
- Neurosurgical interventions/procedures
- Or having sustained neurotrauma.

Other Clients managed in this area are those who have:
- Had an Invasive neurovascular procedure
- A Low or deteriorating Glasgow coma score
- Circulatory instability
- Fluid imbalance
- Respiratory instability
- Invasive monitoring
- Clients from the neurosurgical critical care unit (NCCU) are also managed in the NHDU following discharge from their care.

AS A UNIT THEY EMBRACE AND ENCOURAGE DYNAMIC AND FORWARD THINKING INDIVIDUALS, WHO ARE NOT AFRAID OF THE CHALLENGES OF A CHANGING AND EVOLVING ENVIRONMENT.

This hospital recognises that their greatest asset is their staff, and they strive to give support and guidance to facilitate an environment where teaching and learning is integral in their daily activities.

Salary range (D, E and F-Grades), professional and management development opportunities, accommodation, excellent working environments, and pension options.

No NMC decision letter holders, candidates must be eligible for full NMC registration, or have a valid NMC PIN Card.

The hospital offers free accomodation for the first month when you arrive and will pay for your flight if you are coming from overseas.