Job summary
We are very keen to recruit band 5 Practitioners for the post anaesthetic care unit ( Recovery ) all Nurses and ODP's are welcome to apply,
Ideally we are looking for experienced team members, but we welcome applications from newly qualified staff / or new to recovery who can demonstrate a keen interest in joining our team. Applicants must have a current active NMC/ HCPC registration
You will gain a wide range of experience and can expand your skills and knowledge in this challenging and rewarding environment.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic candidates with the ability to work well within a challenging environment, and who can deliver high quality patient care.
In turn, we can offer you a structured preceptorship and induction programme for all new members of staff, plus access to on-going continuing professional education and development, appraisal and clinical supervision.We have vacancies for full and part time staff. We have a wide range of shifts available and we cover elective sessions over 6 days a week and emergency theatres that run 24 hours a day (at Royal Stoke) Staff will be expected to rotate onto night duty as required.
About us
Working for your organisation
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.
We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us.We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours.We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working.You can select your preferences upon application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for:
- The assessment of patient needs and the development of programs of care and the implementation and evaluation of these programs
- Carry out all relevant forms of care.
- Provide skilled assistance within the PACU environment and to continue to develop recovery skills related to the specialty
- Supervise and educate junior colleagues.
- To act as a role model to students and all team members
- To present a positive, professional image of the organisation and the theatre team.
for full details please see job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for:
- The assessment of patient needs and the development of programs of care and the implementation and evaluation of these programs
- Carry out all relevant forms of care.
- Provide skilled assistance within the PACU environment and to continue to develop recovery skills related to the specialty
- Supervise and educate junior colleagues.
- To act as a role model to students and all team members
- To present a positive, professional image of the organisation and the theatre team.
for full details please see job description
Person Specification
asessment of supporting information
Essential
- evidence of understanding of the job role . interest and suitability in the specialty evidenced in the supporting info score 1 to 5 1 poor 2 average 3 good 4 very good 5 excellent
QUALIFICATION
Essential
- ACTIVE NMC OR HCPC REGISTRATION
Desirable
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- recovery experience or similar
Desirable
- expresses a keen interest in recovery ( PACU)
Person Specification
asessment of supporting information
Essential
- evidence of understanding of the job role . interest and suitability in the specialty evidenced in the supporting info score 1 to 5 1 poor 2 average 3 good 4 very good 5 excellent
QUALIFICATION
Essential
- ACTIVE NMC OR HCPC REGISTRATION
Desirable
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- recovery experience or similar
Desirable
- expresses a keen interest in recovery ( PACU)
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).
