Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, hardworking
and self-motivated staff nurse to join our newly established team working
within the 4 bedded bay on the main ward on the award winning, GOLD accredited
Post Anesthetic Care Unit. Winners of the Continuous Improvement Award 2022 Cheshire and Merseyside
best practice event.
This post is an excellent opportunity for an
experienced band 5 or current band 6 registered nurse looking to further
develop skills and knowledge to progress their career. As a team we are proud
to celebrate achievements of our team members and are committed to staff
wellbeing.
The PACU is designed for
patient stays between 6-48 hours depending on patient and type of surgery. The
PACU is part of the planned care directorate within the digestive diseases CBU.
These include Trauma and Orthopedic, ENT, Urology
and Breast Surgery.
The nursing team consists of
highly skilled PACU nurses, a ward manager, matron, lead nurse and associate
chief nurse.
The successful applicant will need to be a
registered adult nurse and must have recent critical care experience.
Main duties of the job
To assist the Ward/Unit Manager in creating and
maintaining an environment in which members of the ward/department team can contribute to the maximum of their ability in
providing a high standard of care,
staff welfare and staff
training.
Designated to take charge of the ward in
the absence of the Ward Manager, providing ALS cover mainly out of hours. Act
as an effective mentor for junior nurses.
As this is a development role, the
opportunity to complete Level 1 patients and enhanced care area competencies
will be available with protected in house competency/practical study time.
Close monitoring of postoperative
patients who have been booked for PACU and supporting junior staff to maintain
patient safety during and after recovery from anesthesia.
Measuring vital signs using invasive
and non invasive monitoring, nursing level 1.5 patients using metaraminol and Opti
flow. Giving enhanced recovery and monitoring to post op patients over on a
cold site CSTM Halton. By nursing these patients over at Halton, it is
imperative that close post op monitoring is adhered to and timely escalation of
deterioration of these patients is carried out.
About us
PACU is a small, motivated team consisting of a department
manager/practice educator a mix of band 6 and band 5 nurses and 2 HCAs.
Many of the band 6 staff were originally senior band 5s and have
upskilled within their roles in PACU and are continuing their own development
within their current band 6 roles.
There are two international band 5 nurses who are currently
working towards the Level 1 patients and enhanced care area competencies. Our
HCAs are in a training posts also.
As you can see our focus is on training and retention of staff to
ensure safe, evidence based care is given to patients. We are an enhanced
recovery care area and by applying for the role you will complete your
competencies in this area.
The PACU is based on the CSTM ward, patient feedback is excellent.
Many commenting on the time spent with patients, patients being involved in
their recovery and noting that patients feels listened too.
By working for WHH, there are many trust staff benefits,
designated staff groups, wellbeing days and salary sacrifice schemes.
For further details / informal visits contact:Claire Grice PACU Manager/Practice Educator on01928 793 4725
Interview Date: 24/10/2023
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist the Ward/Unit Manager in creating and
maintaining an environment in which members of the ward/department team can contribute in providing a high standard of
care, ensuring staff welfare and staff training.
Close monitoring of postoperative patients who have been booked for
PACU and supporting junior staff to maintain patient safety during and after
recovery from anaesthesia.
Measuring vital signs using invasive and non invasive monitoring.
Designated to take charge of the unit in
the absence of the Ward Manager, providing ALS cover mainly out of hours. Act
as an effective mentor for junior nurses and health care support workers.
Must have experience with level 1.5 patients, have critical
care/theatre experience and either have completed or be working towards stage 1
enhanced recovery competencies.
The post holder is responsible
for
the assessment of care
needs, and for the development and implementation of programmes of care without supervision.
Please see attached Job Description for full details of the post
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist the Ward/Unit Manager in creating and
maintaining an environment in which members of the ward/department team can contribute in providing a high standard of
care, ensuring staff welfare and staff training.
Close monitoring of postoperative patients who have been booked for
PACU and supporting junior staff to maintain patient safety during and after
recovery from anaesthesia.
Measuring vital signs using invasive and non invasive monitoring.
Designated to take charge of the unit in
the absence of the Ward Manager, providing ALS cover mainly out of hours. Act
as an effective mentor for junior nurses and health care support workers.
Must have experience with level 1.5 patients, have critical
care/theatre experience and either have completed or be working towards stage 1
enhanced recovery competencies.
The post holder is responsible
for
the assessment of care
needs, and for the development and implementation of programmes of care without supervision.
Please see attached Job Description for full details of the post
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of clinical experience and experience in specialty or related area.
- Experience with level 1.5 patients, have critical care/theatre experience.
Desirable
- Advanced Life support Certificate.
- Appraisal Training.
- Venepuncture & Cannulation.
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN.
- Post-registration qualification in specialist area (where applicable) and have completed or be working towards stage 1 enhanced care competencies.
Desirable
- Degree(Not essential).
- Teaching and assessing.
- Advanced Life support Certificate.
Skills, knowledge and competencies
Essential
- Participated in service development, audit and implementation of change.
- Basic knowledge of financial management within the clinical setting.
- Able to present written information in a logical manner.
- Basic IT skills in work processing and spreadsheets.
- Able to manage own workload, co-ordinate the work of others and work with minimal supervision.
- Participation in staff management.
- Knowledge of professional and NHS issues.
- Assertive.
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting.
Desirable
- Have level 1 Enhanced Care Recovery Competencies
Specific Role Requirements
Essential
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding.
Physical skills
Essential
- Basic IT skills in work processing and spreadsheets.
Physical effort
Essential
- Manual Handling of patient
Mental effort
Essential
- Must be able to concentrate and work in an pressured environment, coordinating elective and non booked admissions and discharges to the department
Desirable
- Please see attached Job Description for full Person Specification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of clinical experience and experience in specialty or related area.
- Experience with level 1.5 patients, have critical care/theatre experience.
Desirable
- Advanced Life support Certificate.
- Appraisal Training.
- Venepuncture & Cannulation.
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN.
- Post-registration qualification in specialist area (where applicable) and have completed or be working towards stage 1 enhanced care competencies.
Desirable
- Degree(Not essential).
- Teaching and assessing.
- Advanced Life support Certificate.
Skills, knowledge and competencies
Essential
- Participated in service development, audit and implementation of change.
- Basic knowledge of financial management within the clinical setting.
- Able to present written information in a logical manner.
- Basic IT skills in work processing and spreadsheets.
- Able to manage own workload, co-ordinate the work of others and work with minimal supervision.
- Participation in staff management.
- Knowledge of professional and NHS issues.
- Assertive.
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting.
Desirable
- Have level 1 Enhanced Care Recovery Competencies
Specific Role Requirements
Essential
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding.
Physical skills
Essential
- Basic IT skills in work processing and spreadsheets.
Physical effort
Essential
- Manual Handling of patient
Mental effort
Essential
- Must be able to concentrate and work in an pressured environment, coordinating elective and non booked admissions and discharges to the department
Desirable
- Please see attached Job Description for full Person Specification
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.
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.
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
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
Halton General Hospital
Hospital Way
Runcorn
Cheshire
WA7 2DA
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
