Theatre Recovery Practitioner

Job summary

We are a friendly, dynamic recovery team that has vacancies for trained nursesor ODP's.

If you are committed to provide a high standard of patient care.Theatre recovery can give youan opportunity to develop your critical care and high dependency skills within a friendly and supportive environment.You will need todemonstratethe ability to manage acutely ill patients;skills include airway management, painmanagementandcare of unconsciouspost-operative patients.The unit provides post-operative care for a wide range of specialtiesincluding:orthopaedics, urology,gynaecology, general and sub-specialty surgery,emergencyand trauma.We are looking for registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioners with excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt quickly in a demanding environment. You are a person who uses their own initiative but also works effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and who will providehigh qualitypatient care.Previousexperience is an advantage, but support is available from the line managers, variety oftrainingsandprofessionaldevelopment team to further your skills and knowledge.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the Main theatres Recovery/CTC Recovery team and carry out patient care to the highest possible standard.The new posts have been created with Operational project of Vanguard Theatres recently approved as an extension to the Main Theatres in SRH.Tobe responsible forassessing, planning,implementingand evaluating the care of patients in the operating theatre recovery suites.

Theorganisation and supervision within a designated area of the department. Toparticipatein promoting an environment conducive to learning and toassistsenior staff with the teaching of learners asrequired. Toparticipatein the setting and monitoring of quality standards in relation to clinical practice

Job responsibilities

Professional:

Maintainpersonal and professional knowledge and competence and practice within the Nursing and Midwifery Council Codes of Conduct & Health Professionals Council Standards of Proficiency.

Provide evidence based individualised patient care to a high standard andin accordance withthe Trusts policies,proceduresand guidelines.

Establishand maintain effective communication skills to supporthigh qualitypatient care.

Be aware of Health and Safety requirements and toassistin promoting the safety and well-being of other staff and patients. It is the responsibility of every employee to take care of their own health and safety and the safety of anyone who may be affected by what they do.

Responsibilities:

Deliver skilled care for all patients andparticipatein the monitoring of the planning,deliveryand evaluation of individualised patient care.

Participatein setting andmaintainingagreed standards of patient care.

Ensure all records and documentation are compiled andmaintainedaccurately andin accordance withthe NMC Standards for Record Keeping.

Use resources effectively and economically.

Report accidents,complaintsand incidentsin a timely mannerusing theDatixsystem.

Theatre Matron/ Service manager Band 7

Theatre/Recovery Practitioner Senior Theatre/Recovery Practitioner (Band 6)

Theatre/Recovery Practitioner (Band 5) THIS ROLE

Theatre/Recovery Health Care Assistants

Demonstratea professional attitude at all times andcomply withthe TrustsUniform

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship.

If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.

About the employer

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Candidate Pack

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.