Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 Peri-Operative Practitioners to join the
Post Anaesthetic Care Unit / Recovery Team covering various specialities at St.
James Hospital.
The
successful candidates will join this driven and motivated team to facilitate
safe, efficient and effective post-operative care in both acute and elective
surgical specialities.
PACU
provides an opportunity to develop a wide range of skills within a friendly and
supportive environment. These skills include high dependency, airway
management, pain management and care of the unconscious patient. The unit
provides post-operative care for 23 operating theatres in a variety of theatre
suites within St James Hospital. We provide care to a wide range of
specialities including: Robotic cases, Urology, Colorectal, Thoracic, Oncology,
Gynae, Breast, Ophthalmic, Hepatobiliary, General surgery, Obstetric and acute
care.
Main duties of the job
Main
duties of the job
We
are looking for Registered Nurses / Operating Department Practitioners with:
Enthusiasm and commitment to provide
safe, effective patient centred care.
Excellent communication skills and
the ability to adapt quickly in a demanding environment.
A positive attitude to the continual
improvement of patient care through evidence based research.
Willingness to further your skills,
knowledge and experience.
An ability to be able to use your own
initiative but also works effectively within a multi-disciplinary team to be
able to provide high quality patient care.
A commitment to provide support and
education to learners
A willingness to participate in a
variety of shifts, bank holidays, evenings, weekends, & nights.
As
a perioperative practitioner the jobholder will :
provide immediate post operative care
for patients within the peri-operative environment from multiple specialties.
play a key role in the assessment of
patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of
programmes of care
ensure effective communication is
maintained at all times within the MDT and with patients and carers.
provide support to registered and
unregistered staff within the department, including learners.
Ensure PACU areas are clean and safe
environments and use resources responsibly
act as a role model, promoting
quality evidence-based practice and positive professional relationships within
the team and the MDT
About us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our
process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new
roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve
the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If
you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle,
please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named
contact if you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB
PURPOSE/SUMMARY
To
provide and be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development,
implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for the Peri-operative
patient. To carry out all relevant forms
of care competently without direct supervision.
Communicate
with members of the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate continuity of care
and promote effective team working.
To
assist with the teaching and supervision of learners and other staff.
The
jobholder will work within an environment caring for peri-operative patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB
PURPOSE/SUMMARY
To
provide and be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development,
implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for the Peri-operative
patient. To carry out all relevant forms
of care competently without direct supervision.
Communicate
with members of the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate continuity of care
and promote effective team working.
To
assist with the teaching and supervision of learners and other staff.
The
jobholder will work within an environment caring for peri-operative patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1 or 2)
- Or
- Registered Operating Department Practitioner
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
- Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
Experience
Essential
- Current issues in health care
- Understanding of the principles of patient centred care
- Organisational skills
- Time management skills
- Team player
- Understanding of research based practice - research conscious
- Communication skills
- Ability to act
- professionally at all times
- Good written and verbal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members
Desirable
- Awareness of speciality
- Capable of lateral thinking
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1 or 2)
- Or
- Registered Operating Department Practitioner
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
- Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
Experience
Essential
- Current issues in health care
- Understanding of the principles of patient centred care
- Organisational skills
- Time management skills
- Team player
- Understanding of research based practice - research conscious
- Communication skills
- Ability to act
- professionally at all times
- Good written and verbal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members
Desirable
- Awareness of speciality
- Capable of lateral thinking
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).
