About this role
Job summary
The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) is an international centre of excellence with an esteemed reputation for diagnosis, assessment and treatment of neuro-musculoskeletal conditions.
We are the largest specialist trust in the United Kingdom and amongst the largest orthopaedic specialist hospitals in Europe. The theatre complex at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital consists of 10 operating theatre, a plaster theatre 4 new operating theatres in the near future. In addition to the wide range we also perform minor urology case support general anaesthetic provision and recovery for the CT/MRI diagnostic scanning and CT guided procedures.
Furthermore we do major revision work not undertaken in other centres. The recovery areas currently consist of 15 bed spaces and other recovery spaces in the Surgical Admission Procedure Unit for chronic pain procedure. The Recovery has a well-established team where excellent standards of care are delivered.
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Main duties of the job
The band 5 role is open to learning and development of new knowledge and skills in theatres recovery environment. We are seeking a Band 5 recovery practitioner who is passionate, dynamic, forward thinking, to join the team. Adult trained Candidates should be aware that it would desirable for them to be considering working a paediatric second registration in post anaesthetic role. As the department seeks to increase the paediatric recovery staff. They will be an expectation for the provision of high standards of care that is update and informed and best practice.
You will be expected to maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out recovery / post anaesthetic procedures. Responsible for the safe custody of medication, including checking and administration. Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework, you will motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Comfortable working in a high-pressure acute environment. Good eye for detail while monitoring patients, Ability to quickly notify medical personnel and experienced staff with regarding abnormal side effects or changes in a patient's condition. Proficiency with hospital management systems,
About us
Our Team is very diverse and works well together. This vacancy would suit any Nurse/ ODP who is looking for a Team that can provide a high level of mentoring and support on an on-going basis. We have a wide range of social events that staff may join locally in the department and trust events that staff also access team building exercises. There is good support from colleagues and structured clinical development supported by the clinical educator.
They are also a lot of training opportunities for staff to work and rotate in other areas if they express an interest. But the main area of employment will be the recovery department.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Description
Job Title:
Recovery (Registered General Nurse / Paediatric Registered Nurse/ ODP)
Department: Theatres / Recovery
Grade: 5
Hours: 37.5
Responsible to: Theatre Manager, Recovery Manager
Accountable to: Chief Nurse and NMC/ HCPC
Job Purpose:
Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development of programmes of care and the implementation and evaluation of those programmes. Carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision. Teaches and supervises qualified and unqualified staff. Maintains high standards of care within the department. After 12 Months of post registration experience the post holder should be able to regularly take charge or team lead the clinical area in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility of taking charge or team leading.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
Practice according to NMC code of conduct.
Clinically based in a designated area of the recovery /theatre/ CT and Imaging department Surgical Assessment and procedures Unit SAPU.
Ensure nursing and post anaesthetic care is delivered using an individualised approach.
To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.
Ensure that all patient documentation is accurate and comprehensive.
Maintain good communication with all health care staff and ensure prescribed treatment is carried out.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered NMC/ HCPC Completed Diploma/ Degree in Adult and Paediatric Nursing or OPD
Desirable
Critical care/ Post anaesthetic care experience 6 months General / Paediatric/ODP experience
Skills Essential
BLS compliant and certified in the last 12 months Successfully completed the IV therapy passport / working towards completing the booklet NEWS National Early Warning Score awareness or Some training and experience in recognising a deteriorating patient.
Desirable
IV Competent and Compliant ILS and PILS compliant and Certified in the last 12 months Care of the Unconscious
professionalism / Administrative Duties Essential
IT Skills and Ability to manage electronic recording Good Interpersonal Skills Presentation and Documentation
Desirable
Evidence of Participation in Audits or support to a champion / Clinical Governance Good Understanding of IT Systems and electronic Recording
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.
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 Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Address ROYAL National Orthopaedic Hospital
Brockley Hill
Stanmore London Stanmore
HA7 4LP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)