About this role
Job summary
We are looking for newly qualified or experienced Nurses and ODPs to join our PACU team.
An opportunity for nurses and ODPs who are committed to excellence, enjoys working together within the team and positively driven to face the future in the NHS.
We are an elective hub which provides care to different specialities such as Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Urology and etc.
The post holder will be part of the multi-disciplinary team in delivering post-surgery/procedure and post anaesthesia care to patients being cared for in the Recovery area.
The Recovery Practitioner will be practicing a high standard of care, participating in all activities in the department and work flexibly alongside the team members to meet and deliver service needs of the unit.
To practice according to NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2018) taking the responsibility of providing a high standard and holistic individualised care to each patient or a defined group of patients.
To work and practice within professional limitations and boundaries and escalating issues or difficulties to nurse in charge and/or Recovery Lead Practitioner if unable to resolve within own capability/capacity.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of post-operative and post anaesthesia care needs of patients after surgery.
Work collaboratively and as part of the team to deliver and meet the care needs of patients coming through the Recovery area.
To participate in nursing care activities of the team within the area of work responsibility.
To assist in the organisation and work planning of the PACU Senior Sister/Team Leader as required.
To maintain and contribute to high quality standard of care delivery and ensuring professional practice is evidence-based.
To support the integration and implementation of clinical governance in all aspects of patient care and service delivery.
To contribute to the continuing professional development of students/learners, junior members of staff and colleagues.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme.
We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description Job responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NMC / HCPC registration Diploma (HE) Operating Department Practice (or NVQ equivalent)
Desirable
Formal mentorship / assessment qualification e.g. completion of the Trust associate mentorship programme
Skills Essential
Effective communication skills (verbal & written) Good interpersonal skills and the ability to manage stressful/difficult situations Ability to influence current practice and influence change
Experience Essential
Relevant post registration experience Passion to raise standards within own workplace Recent PACU/Theatre/HDU/ICU experience working with patient information systems
Desirable
Ability to practice within more than one role of peri-operative practice
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Heatherwood Hospital
Brook Avenue
Ascot
SL5 7GB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)