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Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Main theatre recovery Unit is situated within the theatre suite and caters for up to eighteen immediate post-operative patients at any one time, we also provide cover on the New Clatterbridge Cancer Centre to which the Recovery staff rotate.

The current staff are all highly skilled recovery practitioners responsible for the safe admission care and discharge of all patients from the variety of disciplines to destinations such as Theatre Admissions Unit, wards within the hospital and critical care.

As we work very closely with Theatre Admissions Unit staff may be expected to support the unit in times of staff shortage.

Although experience would be beneficial it is not an essential requirement for this post as full training will be given, and the successful candidate would achieve their competencies guided by an experienced recovery practitioner who will act as a preceptor.

Theatre Recovery works on a 24/7 basis therefore applicants must be aware that there are a variety of shift patterns including out of hour services. Applicants will be required to work in a flexible working pattern to meet the need of the service.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 5 Staff Nurses in our Theatre Recovery Unit.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to work within our busy theatres complex. We are proud of our ethos of welcoming new practitioners and providing a supportive, team orientated environment.

The Royal Liverpool University NHS Hospital currently has 18 operating theatres covering all major specialities, including Urology, Breast and endocrine, Renal Transplant, Upper GI, Colorectal, HPB Surgery, Liver, Ophthalmology and interventional radiology to name a few and we currently have a vacancy for a band 5 staff nurse in the Recovery unit.Main Theatre Recovery Unit is situated within the theatre suite and caters for up to eighteen immediate post-operative patients at any one time, we also provide cover for the New Clatterbridge Cancer Centre to which the Recovery staff rotate.

The current staff are all highly skilled recovery practitioners responsible for the safe admission, care and discharge of all patients from the variety of disciplines mentioned above to destinations such as Theatre Admission Unit, wards within the hospital and critical care.

As we work very closely with Theatre admissions unit, staff may be expected to support the unit in times of staff shortage.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf

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Date posted

17 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-RSUR-96-23

Job locations

Theatre Recovery Ward Royal site

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE


Job description

Job responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 5 Staff Nurses in our Theatre Recovery Unit.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to work within our busy theatres complex. We are proud of our ethos of welcoming new practitioners and providing a supportive, team orientated environment.The Royal Liverpool University NHS Hospital currently has 18 operating theatres covering all major specialities, including Urology, Breast and endocrine, Renal Transplant, Upper GI, Colorectal, HPB Surgery, Liver, Ophthalmology and interventional radiology to name a few and we currently have a vacancy for a band 5 staff nurse in the Recovery unit.Main theatre recovery Unit is situated within the theatre suite and caters for up to eighteen immediate post-operative patients at any one time, we also provide cover for the New Clatterbridge Cancer Centre to which the Recovery staff rotate.

The current staff are all highly skilled recovery practitioners responsible for the safe admission care and discharge of all patients from the variety of disciplines mentioned above to destinations such as theatre admissions unit, wards within the hospital and critical care.

As we work very closely with theatre admissions unit, and staff may be expected to support the unit and forward waiting area in times of staff shortage.

Although experience would be beneficial it is not an essential requirement for this post as full training will be given and the successful candidate would achieve their competencies guided by an experienced recovery practitioner who will act as a preceptor.

Theatre recovery works on a 24/7 basis therefore applicants must be aware that there are a variety of shift patterns including out of hour services. Applicants will be required to work in a flexible working pattern to meet the need of the service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 5 Staff Nurses in our Theatre Recovery Unit.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to work within our busy theatres complex. We are proud of our ethos of welcoming new practitioners and providing a supportive, team orientated environment.The Royal Liverpool University NHS Hospital currently has 18 operating theatres covering all major specialities, including Urology, Breast and endocrine, Renal Transplant, Upper GI, Colorectal, HPB Surgery, Liver, Ophthalmology and interventional radiology to name a few and we currently have a vacancy for a band 5 staff nurse in the Recovery unit.Main theatre recovery Unit is situated within the theatre suite and caters for up to eighteen immediate post-operative patients at any one time, we also provide cover for the New Clatterbridge Cancer Centre to which the Recovery staff rotate.

The current staff are all highly skilled recovery practitioners responsible for the safe admission care and discharge of all patients from the variety of disciplines mentioned above to destinations such as theatre admissions unit, wards within the hospital and critical care.

As we work very closely with theatre admissions unit, and staff may be expected to support the unit and forward waiting area in times of staff shortage.

Although experience would be beneficial it is not an essential requirement for this post as full training will be given and the successful candidate would achieve their competencies guided by an experienced recovery practitioner who will act as a preceptor.

Theatre recovery works on a 24/7 basis therefore applicants must be aware that there are a variety of shift patterns including out of hour services. Applicants will be required to work in a flexible working pattern to meet the need of the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered nurse, current NMC registration
  • Registered ODP, current HPC registration (applicable to ODP)

Desirable

  • Evidence of post registration study

Experience

Essential

  • Understanding of the application of evidence based practice

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of Essence of Care, Benchmarking process
  • Knowledge of current healthcare issues and healthcare governance

Desirable

  • Evidence of involvement in Benchmarking process

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to prioritise workload effectively
  • Ability to delegate work appropriately
  • Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing
  • Ability to work in changing environments

Other

Essential

  • Supportive of colleagues and patients
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered nurse, current NMC registration
  • Registered ODP, current HPC registration (applicable to ODP)

Desirable

  • Evidence of post registration study

Experience

Essential

  • Understanding of the application of evidence based practice

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of Essence of Care, Benchmarking process
  • Knowledge of current healthcare issues and healthcare governance

Desirable

  • Evidence of involvement in Benchmarking process

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to prioritise workload effectively
  • Ability to delegate work appropriately
  • Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing
  • Ability to work in changing environments

Other

Essential

  • Supportive of colleagues and patients

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Theatre Recovery Ward Royal site

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE


Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Theatre Recovery Ward Royal site

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE


Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Acting Band 7 Recovery Manager

Ellen Hillan

Ellen.Hillan@liverpoolft.nhs.uk

01517062507

Date posted

17 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-RSUR-96-23

Job locations

Theatre Recovery Ward Royal site

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE


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