Job summary
We currently have vacancies for Band 5 Recovery Nurse and we are seeking enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our peri-operative team. The LNWH NHS Trust utilises innovation in peri-operative practice; as such we have a five (5) bedded Post-Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) that runs collaboratively with our Recovery Unit. We have a tradition of excellence and our vision is simple, to provide a gold standard in peri-operative practice, and invest in you the people who deliver care.
The post holder will be part of the multi-disciplinary team in delivering post-surgery/procedure and post anaesthesia care to patients being cared for in the Recovery area.
The Recovery Practitioner will be practicing a high standard of care, participating in all activities in the department and work flexibly alongside the team members to meet and deliver service needs of Recovery area.
To contribute to the development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care/care pathways including discharge planning of each patient.
To practice according to NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2018) taking the responsibility of providing a high standard and holistic individualised care to each patient or a defined group of patients.
To work and practice within professional limitations and boundaries and escalating issues or difficulties to nurse in charge and/or Recovery Lead Practitioner if unable to resolve within own capability/capacity.
Main duties of the job
It is a rotational role between PACU and Recovery Units at Northwick Park Hospital (NPH) and Central Middlesex Hospital (CMH), part of the London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWUH). This post primarily will be focused on the immediate post anaesthetic care on adults and children that have undergone elective to complex surgery.
The post holder:
Is responsible for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of post-operative and post anaesthesia care needs of patients under your care.
Work collaboratively and as part of the team to deliver and meet the care needs of patients coming through the Recovery area.
To participate in nursing care activities of the team within the area of work responsibility.
To assist in the organisation and work planning of the Recovery Lead Practitioner as required.
To maintain and contribute to high quality standard of care delivery and ensuring professional practice is evidence-based.
To support the integration and implementation of clinical governance in all aspects of patient care and service delivery.
To contribute to the continuing professional development of students/learners, junior members of staff and colleagues.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
- To provide individualised, high quality and clinically safe care to post surgery/post anaesthesia patients
- Ensures work environment is safe, well-equipped, and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness especially before and after receiving patient into Recovery area.
- Provision of individualised care needs in conjunction with the anaesthetic and surgical teams supported and guided by Senior Recovery Practitioner/Recovery Lead Practitioner as necessary.
- Accepts responsibility with awareness of own professional competence and limitations and acknowledge own boundaries by asking for assistance as required.
- Recognise and appropriately respond to urgent and emergency situations.
- To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team demonstrating awareness of role and responsibilities.
- To update the patient care records ensuring own responsibility and accountability in maintaining accurate nursing documentation using Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system and in any other form.
- Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary clinical practice, explore new ideas and introduce positive evidence-based change in line with the local and national guidelines such as Association of Perioperative Practice (AfPP), Royal College of Nursing (RCN), Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland (AAGBI), National Institute of Care Essence (NICE), British Association of Recovery Nurses Association (BARNA) etc.
- Demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based practice and clinical excellence and play an active role in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient centred care, clinical practice, and service delivery.
- Identify, discuss, and report any relevant nursing/patient care needs with the team and to inform and involve patient with their care plans.
- To carry out all relevant nursing procedures and practices in line with the Trusts guidelines and policies including adherence to local guidelines, policies, and protocols.
Personal and Professional Responsibilities
- Maintain an up-to-date Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) registration. Ensure they meet the requirements for revalidation and/or keep professional portfolio updated.
- Practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2018) and other appropriate NMC guidelines.
- To act in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2018) with reference to limitations of competence and conduct.
- Is wholly responsible and accountable for own nursing practice and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge, clinical skills, and professional competence.
- Ensure own Mandatory and Statutory Training (MaST) compliance and compliance of others to include relevant professional development training requirements.
- To actively participate in Trusts yearly appraisal/ performance development review process as laid out by the Trusts Appraisal and Personal Development Plan Policy.
- Adhere to the Trusts Drug Administration Policy, ensuring correct recording, dispensing, and safe administration of drugs are always observed. Immediately report any discrepancies as they are discovered.
- To complete necessary training for the scope of professional practice including administration of intravenous drugs and competently assessed in advance practice of intravenous opioid administration in Recovery.
- Responsible for ensuring awareness of current nursing developments in National Health Services (NHS) and relevant specialist clinical practices.
- Promotion of continuous quality improvements by participating in perioperative projects/activities enhancing the standards of care.
- Adhere to the Trusts Uniform and Dress Code Policy.
- Adherence to Trusts guidelines and policies relating to good working practice within the clinical area.
Please see attached document for detailed JD.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
- To provide individualised, high quality and clinically safe care to post surgery/post anaesthesia patients
- Ensures work environment is safe, well-equipped, and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness especially before and after receiving patient into Recovery area.
- Provision of individualised care needs in conjunction with the anaesthetic and surgical teams supported and guided by Senior Recovery Practitioner/Recovery Lead Practitioner as necessary.
- Accepts responsibility with awareness of own professional competence and limitations and acknowledge own boundaries by asking for assistance as required.
- Recognise and appropriately respond to urgent and emergency situations.
- To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team demonstrating awareness of role and responsibilities.
- To update the patient care records ensuring own responsibility and accountability in maintaining accurate nursing documentation using Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system and in any other form.
- Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary clinical practice, explore new ideas and introduce positive evidence-based change in line with the local and national guidelines such as Association of Perioperative Practice (AfPP), Royal College of Nursing (RCN), Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland (AAGBI), National Institute of Care Essence (NICE), British Association of Recovery Nurses Association (BARNA) etc.
- Demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based practice and clinical excellence and play an active role in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient centred care, clinical practice, and service delivery.
- Identify, discuss, and report any relevant nursing/patient care needs with the team and to inform and involve patient with their care plans.
- To carry out all relevant nursing procedures and practices in line with the Trusts guidelines and policies including adherence to local guidelines, policies, and protocols.
Personal and Professional Responsibilities
- Maintain an up-to-date Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) registration. Ensure they meet the requirements for revalidation and/or keep professional portfolio updated.
- Practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2018) and other appropriate NMC guidelines.
- To act in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2018) with reference to limitations of competence and conduct.
- Is wholly responsible and accountable for own nursing practice and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge, clinical skills, and professional competence.
- Ensure own Mandatory and Statutory Training (MaST) compliance and compliance of others to include relevant professional development training requirements.
- To actively participate in Trusts yearly appraisal/ performance development review process as laid out by the Trusts Appraisal and Personal Development Plan Policy.
- Adhere to the Trusts Drug Administration Policy, ensuring correct recording, dispensing, and safe administration of drugs are always observed. Immediately report any discrepancies as they are discovered.
- To complete necessary training for the scope of professional practice including administration of intravenous drugs and competently assessed in advance practice of intravenous opioid administration in Recovery.
- Responsible for ensuring awareness of current nursing developments in National Health Services (NHS) and relevant specialist clinical practices.
- Promotion of continuous quality improvements by participating in perioperative projects/activities enhancing the standards of care.
- Adhere to the Trusts Uniform and Dress Code Policy.
- Adherence to Trusts guidelines and policies relating to good working practice within the clinical area.
Please see attached document for detailed JD.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support (BLS) training or equivalent such as ALERT course
Desirable
- Teaching & Assessing qualification
- Immediate Life Support (ILS) training.
Skills, Abilities and Attribut
Essential
Desirable
- High dependency/Critical Care/ Acute Care nursing experience/skills.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in surgical nursing at Band 5.
Desirable
- Discuss previous nursing positions and clinical experience
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support (BLS) training or equivalent such as ALERT course
Desirable
- Teaching & Assessing qualification
- Immediate Life Support (ILS) training.
Skills, Abilities and Attribut
Essential
Desirable
- High dependency/Critical Care/ Acute Care nursing experience/skills.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in surgical nursing at Band 5.
Desirable
- Discuss previous nursing positions and clinical experience
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Northwick Park Hospital/Cross site
Watford Road, Harrow
London
HA1 3UJ
Employer's website
https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
