Recovery Nurse/ODP

Job summary

Are you a dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional seeking a fulfilling career opportunity? Look no further! Our esteemed recovery team at King's Mill Hospital is on the lookout for a Registered Nurse or ODP (Operating Department Practitioner) to provide exceptional care to both adults and children who have undergone surgery or anaesthetic procedures.

Our diverse surgical specialties include Ophthalmic, ENT/Dental, Elective Orthopaedics, Trauma, General Surgery, Gynaecology, Urology, Breast Surgery, and combined theatres. Additionally, we provide crucial Recovery care for ECT patients at Millbrook Mental Health Unit.

Our Recovery Team operates around the clock, offering a 24/7 service, with night shifts currently managed through an on-call system.

Don't miss out on this rewarding opportunity to be part of a team that truly makes a difference in the lives of patients. Apply today!

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

As a Recovery Nurse/ODP, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Providing a safe environment for unconscious patients, including airway maintenance and vital sign monitoring.
• Identifying surgical or anaesthetic complications and taking prompt corrective action.
• Administering pain management, wound care, and fluid replacement as required.
• Ensuring the well-being of patients during their recovery phase.
• Working autonomously and confidently to deliver exceptional care.

About us

Thank you for your interest in this role.

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.

The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.

For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.

Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.

We would love you to join us.