Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen in our PACU Team for a Theatre Practitioner. You will need to be a registered Theatre Practitioner, ether a Registered Nurse or ODP and should be able to demonstrate evidence of relevant continued professional development and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You must also be prepared to have a flexible approach to duties to meet the needs of this 24-hour acute service. Our 6 bedded post anaesthetic care unit provides patient focused, high quality care to patients in the post-operative phase of their treatment. We are seeking highly motivated ODPs / Nurses to join the team. Within the main operating theatre department, consists 5 operating theatres and a 6 bay Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) providing elective, trauma and emergency surgery for Harrogate and the surrounding area including North Leeds, whilst offering a 24-hour service which covers Acute, Trauma and Obstetric emergencies. Main duties of the job The post anaesthetic care unit exists to provide a place of safety for patients recovering from general and local anaesthetic. In the PACU the patient is consistently monitored by an experienced practitioner who will notice any small sign of a deteriorating condition and act appropriately. It is the priority of the PACU practitioner to look, listen and feel in order to make their decisions about the patient's stability. Together with the anaesthetist and surgeon the PACU practitioner will plan the patient's immediate and continuing care needs, organising pain relief, physical and psychological support and assessment of all surgical and physiological considerations in the recovering patient. The PACU practitioner ensures all drugs and equipment are available to respond to a changing situation and in this way hope to support the patient safely through a potentially difficult time. About us At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development. An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees. Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion. Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum (pro rata) Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 421-PSC-1646R Job locations Harrogate District Foundation Trust Lancaster Park Road Harrogate HG2 7SX Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the position please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached or contact Anne Cheung on anne.cheung1nhs.net. Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the position please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached or contact Anne Cheung on anne.cheung1nhs.net. Person Specification Requirements Essential NMC or HCPC registration (no OSCE training available) Post-NMC PIN work experience Good knowledge of anatomy and physiology Desirable A teaching qualification Previous work experience within a PACU Knowledge of operative procedures Person Specification Requirements Essential NMC or HCPC registration (no OSCE training available) Post-NMC PIN work experience Good knowledge of anatomy and physiology Desirable A teaching qualification Previous work experience within a PACU Knowledge of operative procedures 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 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). Employer details Employer name Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Address Harrogate District Foundation Trust Lancaster Park Road Harrogate HG2 7SX Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)