About this role
Job summary
Part time 18.75 hrs
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
To be a clinical specialist in the field of post-operative nursing / operating department practice.
This is a key role within the Trust with responsibility for the management of multiple areas of PACU, in addition to maintaining clinical input.
The post holder will be a team leader in a specialist in the PACU clinical area and will be responsible for providing clinical management, advice, support and teaching to all relevant personnel within the post-operative environment.
They will have responsibility for managing, leading, encouraging and directing the post-operative team, to promote evidence based clinical practice, ensuring the provision of a high quality and cost effective service to patients and service users.
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
GENERAL
- Full management of the designated areas of PACU.
- Support training and development both within the specialist area of responsibility and the theatre department.
- Manage and lead a multidisciplinary team, members of which may change on a daily basis, ensuring high quality research based individualised patient care is maintained at all times.
- Teach trained staff and students within the clinical area.
- Implement local and national guidelines and recommendations, which relate to post-operative care.
- Ensure identification and assessment of patients needs, assessing their requirements, planning and implementation of care, providing specialist advice on post-operative care.
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
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse/Anaesthetic practitionar educated to Degree Level Demonstratable experience in PACU as a Band 6 Practice Assessor IV Additives Intermediate Life Support (ILS) Paediatric Intermediate Life Support (PILS)
Desirable
Registered Nurse/Anaesthetic practitionar educated to Masters Level Management Course ALERT Advanced Life Support Paediatric Advanced Life Support or European Paediatric Advanced Life Support
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)