Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional to join the new and innovative Enhanced Perioperative Care Unit (EPOC). This is a rapidly developing service which supports the delivery of holistic, high quality care to surgical patients at increased risk of adverse outcomes.
Interviews will take place at the Trust recruitment event on: Saturday 11th November
Successful Candidates will have the unique opportunity to help shape this new service to enable the EPOC unit to become an outstanding new addition to the surgical perioperative pathway.
Main duties of the job
EPOC is a bespoke built unit, comprising of 14 beds cross-site of post-operativepatients from a variety of specialties including Maxillofacial, ENT, HPB, Plastics, Gynaecology, Colorectal, Vascular, Upper GI, Urology, Orthopaedics and Thoracics. Patients will be cared for at a higher level of care, 1.5, with staff caring for 2 patients each. This unit will have input from a variety of members from the Multi-Disciplinary team including Dietitians, Physiotherapists, Acute Pain Specialist Nurses, CCOT and Critical Care Pharmacists.
We are recruiting knowledgeable and compassionate registered staff to create a team that is dynamic and forward thinking who will have a multitude of skills we require to deliver holistic, safe and excellent patient care at a higher acuity level.
About us
Working in EPOC will give you an opportunity to develop your skills around pre and post-operative care, wound and drain management, acute pain and epidural management.
We believe in support and development of all our staff. If you are successful in your recruitment, we will offer an individualised training and support package and you will go on a local, surgical and corporate induction programme with opportunities to go on a pain management course, spinal cord injury course, tissue viability and wound management course, supervisor training, link role training and the opportunity to join our already established Shared Governance council.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the summary above, you need to familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.
The main duties of an EPOC Practitioner include:
Delivering high quality holistic care to patients following major surgery
To facilitate efficient and effective care and communication between the team to ensure continuity
To actively contribute to developing the professional practice of the Clinical Support Division
We would recommend an informal visit to the EPOC Department to see this new patient pathway in operation and to discuss the exciting plans for the development of this service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the summary above, you need to familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.
The main duties of an EPOC Practitioner include:
Delivering high quality holistic care to patients following major surgery
To facilitate efficient and effective care and communication between the team to ensure continuity
To actively contribute to developing the professional practice of the Clinical Support Division
We would recommend an informal visit to the EPOC Department to see this new patient pathway in operation and to discuss the exciting plans for the development of this service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current level one NMC registration or HPC registration part 1
- Degree or Diploma in health / nursing related Studies
Desirable
- Evidence of further training and development
Analytical Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of the EPOC Practitioner role and their responsibilities within the peri-operative pathway
Desirable
- Demonstrates a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS, the Trust, and EPOC. Identifies projects that may be able to enhance the service
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in an acute hospital setting
- Evidence of working as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of acute pain management
- Previous experience in Recovery, Critical Care or similar clinical background
Education & Teaching
Essential
- Experience mentoring students and new starters
Desirable
- Mentoring or teaching qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current level one NMC registration or HPC registration part 1
- Degree or Diploma in health / nursing related Studies
Desirable
- Evidence of further training and development
Analytical Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of the EPOC Practitioner role and their responsibilities within the peri-operative pathway
Desirable
- Demonstrates a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS, the Trust, and EPOC. Identifies projects that may be able to enhance the service
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in an acute hospital setting
- Evidence of working as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of acute pain management
- Previous experience in Recovery, Critical Care or similar clinical background
Education & Teaching
Essential
- Experience mentoring students and new starters
Desirable
- Mentoring or teaching qualification
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).