Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated Registered Nurse / Practitioner to join our versatile Day Surgery Unit team. The unit is a 5-day service with plans of development within the surgical services.
The successful applicant will need to be committed to the educational needs of the department and be expected to promote the high standards of patient care provided by Aneurin Bevan University Hospital.
The Day Surgery Unit (DSU) is a busy unit currently running 5 Theatres, specialising in a range of surgical disciplines including Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Gynaecology, Plastics, Dermatology, Ophthalmology and Pain.
Staff are expected to support other sites within the health board, when necessary, thus the successful candidate must demonstrate flexibility within the service
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to work as a competent member of the Day Surgery team within the unit. Nurses / Practitioners are required to maintain a high standard of patient care under the direction of the senior members of the clinical staff. They are expected to take delegated responsibility in a given shift for adult patients. There is an expectation to work in accordance with the standards set by the Nursing/Midwifery/HCP Professional Bodies, and in accordance with Trust Policies and Guidelines.
Previous perioperative experience is desirable, but training can be given.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (RGN) NMC Registered OR Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) HCPC registered
- Knowledge of the Recovery area
- Evidence of professional development that at least meets the minimum requirement of the post holder's professional body
- Mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Degree level education or a willingness to work towards
- Intermediate Life Support trained
- IV Therapy and Pump Training approved courses.
- Mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Working within a hospital setting.
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a critical care environment, theatre department or postoperative surgical setting
- Recovery experience with knowledge of managing airway complications, administering medications including controlled Drugs and providing effective management of post nausea/vomiting.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the role of the recovery practitioner in a theatre environment
- Awareness of surgical stages and the patients journey through the theatre department
- Values and behaviours of the Trust framework
Desirable
- An understanding of the importance of Informed consent guidelines Surgical safety procedures and guidelines NATSSIPS/LOCSSIPS
- Occupational health guidelines
- World Health Organisation
- Safer Surgery Guidelines
- B.A.D.S
- G.I.R.F.T.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Knowledge of current issues in health care
- Knowledge of research and its application in practice
- Efficient use of equipment and materials
- Comprehensive knowledge of ABUHB policy and procedures
- Good written and IT skills
- Able to work under pressure
- Patient and Public focussed
- Caring and empathetic
- Adopts a flexible approach to work and shift patterns
- Prepared to be accountable for own practice
- Professionally assertive. Must be willing to act as a patient's advocate in communications with other Healthcare Professional's Demonstrates awareness of professional limitations
- Willingness to show initiative and self-directed learning
- Flexibility to help and support other areas within the unit when required.
Desirable
- Appreciation of audit and research methodologies
- Able to demonstrate a problem-solving approach
Other
Essential
- Be adaptable to have a flexible approach to work where you may sometimes have to support different areas within the unit and other sites within ABUHB
Desirable
- Satisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS clearance including an/a Adults and Children's Barred List check (delete as appropriate)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (RGN) NMC Registered OR Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) HCPC registered
- Knowledge of the Recovery area
- Evidence of professional development that at least meets the minimum requirement of the post holder's professional body
- Mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Degree level education or a willingness to work towards
- Intermediate Life Support trained
- IV Therapy and Pump Training approved courses.
- Mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Working within a hospital setting.
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a critical care environment, theatre department or postoperative surgical setting
- Recovery experience with knowledge of managing airway complications, administering medications including controlled Drugs and providing effective management of post nausea/vomiting.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the role of the recovery practitioner in a theatre environment
- Awareness of surgical stages and the patients journey through the theatre department
- Values and behaviours of the Trust framework
Desirable
- An understanding of the importance of Informed consent guidelines Surgical safety procedures and guidelines NATSSIPS/LOCSSIPS
- Occupational health guidelines
- World Health Organisation
- Safer Surgery Guidelines
- B.A.D.S
- G.I.R.F.T.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Knowledge of current issues in health care
- Knowledge of research and its application in practice
- Efficient use of equipment and materials
- Comprehensive knowledge of ABUHB policy and procedures
- Good written and IT skills
- Able to work under pressure
- Patient and Public focussed
- Caring and empathetic
- Adopts a flexible approach to work and shift patterns
- Prepared to be accountable for own practice
- Professionally assertive. Must be willing to act as a patient's advocate in communications with other Healthcare Professional's Demonstrates awareness of professional limitations
- Willingness to show initiative and self-directed learning
- Flexibility to help and support other areas within the unit when required.
Desirable
- Appreciation of audit and research methodologies
- Able to demonstrate a problem-solving approach
Other
Essential
- Be adaptable to have a flexible approach to work where you may sometimes have to support different areas within the unit and other sites within ABUHB
Desirable
- Satisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS clearance including an/a Adults and Children's Barred List check (delete as appropriate)
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).
