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 and 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 19 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.Theatre Recovery Unit is situated within the theatre suite and caters for up to eighteen immediate post-operative patients at any one time, recovering all patients from day case to level 2 critical care.
Our unit also provides cover for the New Clatterbridge Cancer Centre to which the Recovery staff rotate each week
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.
Full support will be provided to the successful candidate to achieve their competencies guided by an experienced recovery practitioner who will act as a preceptor.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.
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 19 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.Theatre Recovery Unit is situated within the theatre suite and caters for up to eighteen immediate post-operative patients at any one time, recovering all patients from day case to level 2 critical care.
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 and theatre admissions unit, staff may be expected to support 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 to 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 19 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.Theatre Recovery Unit is situated within the theatre suite and caters for up to eighteen immediate post-operative patients at any one time, recovering all patients from day case to level 2 critical care.
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 and theatre admissions unit, staff may be expected to support 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 to 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.
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).
