0320 - Theatre Recovery Practitioner
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic staff nurse to join our post anaesthetic team in our Post Anaesthetic Care Unit
We offer a fantastic benefits package with competitive pay rates, annual leave of 27 days increasing to 33 days after 10 years, access to the NHS Pension Scheme to which you and the Trust contribute. Alongside this there are extensive training development opportunities with paid mandatory training, support for flexible working. We promote a healthy work life balance, provide an Occupational Health Service to support you at work and have a number of NHS discounts available either directly through ourselves or online through NHS Discounts. As part of our recruitment process we can tell you more about our benefits package and you will see that we offer everything you would expect and more!
Our PACU currently serves 8 theatres and also serves as an area for extended recovery of patients awaiting transfer to our critical care area.
You will be part of a department that is currently reviewing all areas of practice as part of an overall improvement initiative.
We can offer you flexible working, clinical supervision, commitment to your professional development and your personal wellbeing.
The Post Anaesthetic Care Unit comprises of 8 bays and enhances the quality of care provided within the Theatre environment. We also have a dedicated and forward thinking team of clinical educators supporting and training our workforce as well as close links with the local universities.
Main duties of the job
As a Registered Nurse you will be responsible for supporting your departmental team in ensuring that our service users needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care. As a centre of excellence, you will offer a person-centred approach to their independence and well-being.
You will display pride in your work and your workplace.
Maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out nursing procedures.
Responsible for the safe custody of medication, including checking and administration.
Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework, you will motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement.
Assist the senior nursing team in diriving forward quality improvements within the PACU suite
Develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to provide holistic, evidence based nursing care, following PREP/CPD requirements.
Participate in the monitoring and maintenance of standards in accordance with the Clinic policies and procedures, as well as maintain custody and checking of controlled drugs daily.
Communicate effectively and responsibly at all times with colleagues within the multi-disciplinary setting.
Maintain accurate and legible written and electronic records of care, ensuring that the safety, privacy and dignity of the patient is maintained at all times.
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
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Date posted
19 April 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9163-0320E-04-24
Job locations
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Employer details
Employer name
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Employer's website
https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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