Job summary
To assist in the routine daily planning and organisation of the Recovery Room. To assist in the safe delivery of care to meet patients' needs. To ensure accurate assessments,planning,Implementation and evaluation of care for patients. To carry out nursing care to the highest possible standard according to trust policies,practice and guidelines.To support and develop Junior members of the recovery team,student nurses and Midwifery students.
Main duties of the job
Liaise communicate with colleagues including members of the MDT to ensure cooperation with achieving objectives,to promote good working relationships. Assist in providing support and guidance for junior nursing staff. To ensure that nursing procedures and policies are followed. To use resources both effectively and efficiently. To maintain accurate written documentation in relation to patient care.To Interact with patients,visitors in the Theatre department,other members of the nursing team and managers in a positive and supportive way. To carry out duties appropriate to your grade as assigned by Team Leader or Theatre Matron.
About us
Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as team member. Is able to manage junior staff and learners.
A good knowledge of all surgical specialities is essential.
Checking,witnessing and administering of controlled drugs.
To set up and start administration of PCA and Epidural pumps,being able to troubleshoot any potential problems An understanding of Infusion pumps and syringes.
To participate in all aspects of Post Operative care of Patients.
To maintain effective communication between all specialities of the Theatre Team,including Scrub, Anaesthetic and Surgical Teams
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as team member. Is able to manage junior staff and learners.
A good knowledge of all surgical specialities is essential.
Checking,witnessing and administering of controlled drugs.
To set up and start administration of PCA and Epidural pumps,being able to troubleshoot any potential problems An understanding of Infusion pumps and syringes.
To participate in all aspects of Post Operative care of Patients.
To maintain effective communication between all specialities of the Theatre Team,including Scrub, Anaesthetic and Surgical Teams
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- RGN/RN Degree in Adult nursing
- Recent experience working in Theatres as a Recovery practitioner
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to work under Minimal Supervision
- Able to manage Learners
- Good verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Good knowledge of all surgical specialities
Desirable
- Good IT Skills
- Prioritisation Skills
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Competence in a range of skills
- Infection Control Regulations
- Experience in a Theatre Setting
Desirable
- Health and Safety regulations
- Role of practitioners in Theatres
- Commitment to continued professional development
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- RGN/RN Degree in Adult nursing
- Recent experience working in Theatres as a Recovery practitioner
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to work under Minimal Supervision
- Able to manage Learners
- Good verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Good knowledge of all surgical specialities
Desirable
- Good IT Skills
- Prioritisation Skills
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Competence in a range of skills
- Infection Control Regulations
- Experience in a Theatre Setting
Desirable
- Health and Safety regulations
- Role of practitioners in Theatres
- Commitment to continued professional development
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).
