Job summary
We would like to invite you to join our friendly team in the glorious West Country. Situated on the beautiful South West coast, Plymouth boasts many local Heritage sites and areas of 'outstanding natural interest'. At Plymouth Hospitals, we recognise that work is only a part of your life - and the Trust is ideally located for walking, cycling, climbing, sailing and many other indoor and outdoor pursuits. Plymouth also has good transport links to the rest of the UK and Europe via road, rail and sea.
Plymouth Hospitals is a large Acute Trust in the Southwest of England, situated on the Devon and Cornwall border and provides perioperative care for elective and emergency patients across the region. The Hospital is a designated Trauma Centre and Tertiary Referral Centre for Neurological and Cardiac patients. The Trust is a teaching hospital with close links to the Peninsula Medical School and the University of Plymouth.
Main Recovery runs 24/7 and covers a wide range of surgical and acute care specialities. We have a great team of practitioners working within the Unit and are looking for someone to expand our numbers and be an integral part of our fantastic care environment.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate this Recovery post must be an enthusiastic and positive individual with a 'can do' attitude. All skills can be taught, so previous experience is not essential. All shifts are done pro rota and will be issued with a good degree of notice. We aim for 6-8 weeks in advance but on occasions it may be less depending on Hospital pressures and demands of the Trust. There is also a need for you to take part of in the On Call roaster. The successful candidate will be expected to care for a wide variety of patients from simple Daycase patients up to ITU level patients. We are part of the Hospital escalation plan for ITU and other acute care settings. Primarily the successful candidate will be involved in Stage 1 post operative recovery although there may be the need to work in other areas, dependant on skills and the need of the Trust. Stage 1 Recovery is the immediate post surgical phase of the patient journey and requires a specific set of skills in order to keep our patients safe and well looked after.
Our Trust core values are 'Put people first', Take ownership', 'Respect others', and 'Be positive', and 'Listen, learn, improve'. If you agree that these values should be integral to your work, then Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust has much to offer you.
For further information, an informal discussion about the role or to arrange a visit to the team, please contact HODP Dave Pendletonon01752 433100 or Matron Sue Johnson.
About us
Derriford Hospital is one of the biggest Hospitals within the Southwest and is a diverse and dynamic place to work. Whether you are just starting out or have been qualified for a long time. I am sure we have a role that would fit your skill set and experience.
I very much look forward to receiving your application and will be in touch via NHS Jobs if you have been shortlisted for interview. If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date then please note you have not been successful on this occasion.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Act as Practitioner in charge, in the absence of the Team Leader ensuring efficient allocation of staff and resources.
- 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.
- To engage and interact with patients and their carers, explaining procedures and treatments to gain co-operation, understanding and allay apprehension.
- Assist with projects to develop and enhance patient care. Participate in the evaluation of patient outcomes, including audit, risk management and infection control.
- Attend relevant meetings and deliver feedback.
- To develop and achieve objectives identified through continuing appraisal of job role.
- To develop appraisal skills and carry out appraisals and personal development plans for Band staff and non-registered assistant in line with Agenda for Change and the knowledge skills framework.
- Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate and initiate appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development and training
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Act as Practitioner in charge, in the absence of the Team Leader ensuring efficient allocation of staff and resources.
- 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.
- To engage and interact with patients and their carers, explaining procedures and treatments to gain co-operation, understanding and allay apprehension.
- Assist with projects to develop and enhance patient care. Participate in the evaluation of patient outcomes, including audit, risk management and infection control.
- Attend relevant meetings and deliver feedback.
- To develop and achieve objectives identified through continuing appraisal of job role.
- To develop appraisal skills and carry out appraisals and personal development plans for Band staff and non-registered assistant in line with Agenda for Change and the knowledge skills framework.
- Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate and initiate appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development and training
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Desirable
- Competent in anaesthetics, scrub or recovery.
- Ability to demonstrate managerial or leadership potential.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with NMC/HCPC
- Diploma/ Degree in related Healthcare subject or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Proven evidence of recent CPD
- Proven knowledge of and ability to apply evidence-based practice to patient care
Desirable
- Accredited specialist training
- Mentorship qualification
- NVQ Assessor
- Computer literate
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Positive attitude
- Ability to remain calm in adverse circumstances and able to work effectively as part of the multi-disciplinary team
- Able to mentor and facilitate new staff, enabling them to become safe practitioners or be willing to do so with support
Desirable
- Able to mentor and facilitate new staff, enabling them to become safe practitioners
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Desirable
- Competent in anaesthetics, scrub or recovery.
- Ability to demonstrate managerial or leadership potential.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with NMC/HCPC
- Diploma/ Degree in related Healthcare subject or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Proven evidence of recent CPD
- Proven knowledge of and ability to apply evidence-based practice to patient care
Desirable
- Accredited specialist training
- Mentorship qualification
- NVQ Assessor
- Computer literate
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Positive attitude
- Ability to remain calm in adverse circumstances and able to work effectively as part of the multi-disciplinary team
- Able to mentor and facilitate new staff, enabling them to become safe practitioners or be willing to do so with support
Desirable
- Able to mentor and facilitate new staff, enabling them to become safe practitioners
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).
