About this role
Job summary
We are excited to launch our state-of-the-art Cancer and Surgical Innovation Centre, designed to transform elective surgical care and increase our capacity for elective surgery.
This purpose-built facility features:
6 modern operating theatres equipped with advanced surgical technology 12 dedicated recovery bays providing high-quality post-operative care A streamlined elective surgical pathway focused on safety, efficiency, and patient experience which are aligned with our Trust values. The multiple PACU's at Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust provide post-operative care for a wide range of surgical specialities including; Robotics, Gynae Oncology, Brachy Therapy, Hepato-biliarily and Maxillo Facial surgery to name but a few.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking motivated, forward-thinking professionals to join our growing team of Band 6's. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a brand-new PACU service and existing PACU services in the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will provide a high standard of Post Anaesthetic Recovery Care to all patients following a variety of surgical procedures in Main Theatres, Day Surgery and outlying services, reflecting individual competencies and education, ensuring that care is evidence based and patient centered.
Assist in the management and organization of the nursing service in the clinical areas including the teaching, coaching and management of more junior staff or those in training, and on a regular basis to take charge of the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
What We Offer
The chance to work in a brand-new, purpose-built facility in addition to existing PACU areas. A supportive, multidisciplinary team environment Opportunities for professional development and career progression. Clinical
1.1 To provide high quality, research based, individualized patient care at all times for a group of patients.
1.2 To provide a problem solving approach to patient care, ensuring that care is evidenced based and in line with trust policies procedures standards and guidelines.
1.3 To prepare the clinical environment to meet the requirements of the post anaesthetic patients and anticipated workload.
1.4 Ensure drugs and equipment including resuscitation equipment within the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit is available, checked regularly and maintained in safe working order.
1.5 Ensure safe and appropriate use of oral drugs, intravenous drugs, epidural analgesia and patient controlled analgesia in the management of post-operative pain for patients within the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit.
1.6 Offer assistance and guidance to ward staff on the management of PCAs and epidural analgesia in the absence of the Acute Pain Team.
1.7 To effectively administer both epidural and Intravenous Patient Controlled Analgesia prescribed to adult and paediatric patients.
1.8 To act as a leader, advisor and role model to less experienced staff.
1.9 Support the post anaesthetic /critically ill patient within the post anaesthetic care unit utilizing advanced nursing skills such as vena puncture and cannulation, administration of intravenous drugs and invasive monitoring.
1.10 To assist in the control of cross infection by adhering to departmental policy regarding dress, the maintenance of a clean working environment, decontamination and sterilization procedures and asepsis.
1.11 Provide assistance in clinical procedures, guiding and supporting junior staff and taking action additional to own work role, where appropriate.
1.12 Provide immediate post-operative care, to all patients within the post anaesthetic care unit.
1.13 Under the guidance of senior staff provide initial emergency care, to all levels of critically ill patients both adult and paediatric entering the post anaesthetic care unit.
1.14 To work and provide help and assistance in the Day Surgery Post Anaesthetic Care Unit and outlying service areas.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse Part 1 or 2 / City & Guilds 752 / NVQ Level III in Operating Department Practice Degree / Diploma or evidence of equivalent experience Evidence of recent professional updating and relevant personal development Practice Supervisor IV Additives Intermediate Life Support (ILS) Paediatric Intermediate Life Support (PILS)
Desirable
Practice Assessor, Mentor Prep or equivalent ALERT Management Qualification
Knowledge Essential
Demonstrable experience in Post Anaesthetic Care, HDU or Critical Care Experience at Band 5 CPD - Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development Ability to liaise with other members of the multi-disciplinary team Evidence of Advanced Skills in Practice i.e. IV Additives
Desirable
Knowledge of Clinical Governance Management of Staff and Resources
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 Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Egerton Road
Guildford
GU2 7XX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)