Job summary
The Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) Team at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital are looking to recruit band 6 Registered staff (Staff Nurses / ODPs) to join their busy team.
The PACU is centrally placed in the Main Theatre Suite (of 17 theatres) and has 24 bays (including 4 paediatric bays). We also provide cover for two in-patient theatres in the Day Procedure Unit, two Obstetric Theatres, MRI / CT (for patients having had general anaesthesia) and the Brachytherapy Suite. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team (nurse, ODPs, HCAs, TSWs, medical staff) you will care for adults and children in the immediate post-anaesthetic / surgical phase.
Our values of People-focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence- PRIDE - are important to us and are integral to the role: Patients are at the heart of what we do in providing essential, optimal care from the emergence of anaesthesia to enable the safe transfer to the ongoing destinations (surgical wards / critical care complex), caring for over 2000 patients each month.
The ability to communicate in a personable, approachable and respectful manner to individuals from inside and outside the organisation is essential to building the relationships needed to promote safe working practices - 'Human Factors' training has been introduced throughout the Trust as a mandatory requirement, to enhance our clinical performance through understanding the effects of teamwork and culture on human behaviour.
Main duties of the job
The PACU Team is dedicated to improve patients' experience by undertaking Quality Improvement initiatives such as: expanding our services as a PACU, Anaesthesia Clinical Services Accreditation and Improving care (surgical pathway) for patients with a Dementia diagnosis,
We provide a supportive orientation programme - all trainees work In a supernumerary capacity alongside an assigned mentor until assessed as being competent to work independently - therefore a high level of supervisory skills are required.
We encourage professional development of all our staff so we hope to see a willingness to develop in your application.
As a teaching hospital we support student nurses and student ODPs from both adult and child branch, in collaboration with the UEA. We have received the award for Excellence in Student Support as part of the Mentorship Programme.
Mentorship Preparation certificate or teaching equivalent and enhanced practice skills would be an advantage. Previous experience in an acute area would be preferable.
We take PRIDE in our work for the NNUH and look forward to how your application will also demonstrate these values in your daily practice.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be responsible for supporting the Clinical Leader in providing leadership and effective management and co-ordination of patient activity, staffing and utilisation throughout the patients operative pathway, in order to promote a patient centred approach to high quality health care whilst upholding and influencing professional and Trust values:
- Managerial aptitude and knowledge of hospital policy and procedure.
- High level of clinical skill set appropriate to the department.
- Outstanding communication skills
- Act as a resource to support the team
- Risk assessment skills and knowledge for the area.
- Maintain clinical competence and act as a resource to team members
- Ensure that optimum care is given to all patients and is appropriately documented
- Deliver a high quality service for all patients within sphere of responsibility
- Act as role model and be a credible practitioner within the clinical area
- Provide the relevant clinical learning experiences in an approved environment, in liaison with the Theatre Training Department and School of Nursing and Midwifery
- To exercise leadership by personal example, fostering good interpersonal relationships and encouraging high staff morale
- Co-ordinate on a day to day basis the daily activities within the main recovery room and satellite areas in order to provide a safe and efficient service, whilst maintaining communications with other personnel within the theatre suite/Trust as appropriate
- Undertake designated responsibilities in the event of a MAJAX in accordance with Trust guidelines
- Participate in the management of resources in the clinical area within the agreed budget
- Implement Trust and directorate evidence based policies and guidelines
- Work closely with own team and Clinical Leader to promote good working relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be responsible for supporting the Clinical Leader in providing leadership and effective management and co-ordination of patient activity, staffing and utilisation throughout the patients operative pathway, in order to promote a patient centred approach to high quality health care whilst upholding and influencing professional and Trust values:
- Managerial aptitude and knowledge of hospital policy and procedure.
- High level of clinical skill set appropriate to the department.
- Outstanding communication skills
- Act as a resource to support the team
- Risk assessment skills and knowledge for the area.
- Maintain clinical competence and act as a resource to team members
- Ensure that optimum care is given to all patients and is appropriately documented
- Deliver a high quality service for all patients within sphere of responsibility
- Act as role model and be a credible practitioner within the clinical area
- Provide the relevant clinical learning experiences in an approved environment, in liaison with the Theatre Training Department and School of Nursing and Midwifery
- To exercise leadership by personal example, fostering good interpersonal relationships and encouraging high staff morale
- Co-ordinate on a day to day basis the daily activities within the main recovery room and satellite areas in order to provide a safe and efficient service, whilst maintaining communications with other personnel within the theatre suite/Trust as appropriate
- Undertake designated responsibilities in the event of a MAJAX in accordance with Trust guidelines
- Participate in the management of resources in the clinical area within the agreed budget
- Implement Trust and directorate evidence based policies and guidelines
- Work closely with own team and Clinical Leader to promote good working relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner on the appropriate part of the NMC/HCPC register
- Teaching and assessing qualification NVQ Level 3/C&G 752
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a post anaesthetic environment at Band 5
- Evidence of professional development
Skills
Essential
- In depth knowledge of post anaesthetic care covering a wide range of surgical specialties
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent team and personal organisational skills
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner on the appropriate part of the NMC/HCPC register
- Teaching and assessing qualification NVQ Level 3/C&G 752
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a post anaesthetic environment at Band 5
- Evidence of professional development
Skills
Essential
- In depth knowledge of post anaesthetic care covering a wide range of surgical specialties
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent team and personal organisational skills
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
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).
