Job summary
Recovery Practitioner RN/ODP Band 5
*** £1500 New starter premium ***
The Queen Victoria Hospital Recovery team pride ourselves on being part of a supportive multidisciplinary team with a long history of excellence.
A passionate approach to patient centred care is essential to managing our patients within this acute recovery area.
The recovery area is part of a complex dynamic perioperative suite managing a number of different specialities from day case surgery, paediatric surgery, to complex airway management and major reconstructive surgery.
If you are successfully appointed to this role and complete a 6-monthprobationary period,you will be eligible for a two stage New Starter Premium of £1500 in total. You will receive £500 on receipt of your probationary paperwork from your line manager and another £1000 on the one-year anniversary of your start date.
Main duties of the job
Main duties are to offer a high standard of 1:1 care to our post operative patients during their Recovery phase. This will include adult and paediatric patients and include a range of anaesthetic procedures. Although previous experience is desirable it is not essential as a full training program will be provided.
Advanced airway management will be offered to the successful applicant to support the acute patient needs and meet individual development plans. The advanced airway programme is supported and run by our consultant Anaesthetists and will give the practitioner the knowledge and skills to remove SADs and ETTs in both paediatric and adult patients.
This post could also appeal to ODPs and Anaesthetic Nurses that want the flexibility of working in both Theatres and Recovery.
About us
A centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. Everything we do is informed by our passion for providing the highest quality care and the best clinical outcomes.
Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work as part of a team to provide a safe, efficient care environment for patients, relatives and carers. They will be expected to function clinically within the Recovery Department and other associated areas as required.
They will participate in the training of junior staff and continue their own personal and professional development by working alongside the senior Recovery team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work as part of a team to provide a safe, efficient care environment for patients, relatives and carers. They will be expected to function clinically within the Recovery Department and other associated areas as required.
They will participate in the training of junior staff and continue their own personal and professional development by working alongside the senior Recovery team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Registered ODP
Desirable
- Previous experience of post-operative care
Knowledge
Essential
- Post registration experience in acute care setting
Desirable
- Examples of practice 1:1 patient care
- Demonstrates Privacy and Dignity
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Registered ODP
Desirable
- Previous experience of post-operative care
Knowledge
Essential
- Post registration experience in acute care setting
Desirable
- Examples of practice 1:1 patient care
- Demonstrates Privacy and Dignity
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).
