University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Day Surgery and Recovery Unit in Princess Anne Hospital at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) are delighted to be able to offer a fantastic opportunity for a customer focussed, friendly and enthusiastic individual, as part of our expanding service.
UHS offers fantastic training and development giving you the best possible opportunities to achieve the career you want. Development of our staff is central to the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care. We can offer opportunities to develop within a supportive environment, and our staff survey results reflect our commitment to facilitate your career progression.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised.
Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.
UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
-Ensure a high standard of care for level 1 and level 2 post operative patients and safe transfer to critical care unit/other area.
- Health and physical abilities sufficient for the post (If necessary, with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act/Disability Discrimination Act).
- Work with Medical staff and multi-disciplinary team to ensure patient safety and treatment are carried out asper Trust policies.
- Able to communicate effectively, in person and written, in all situations with wide range of people, Full use of IT systems.
- Able to work unsupervised using own initiative and ability to prioritise workload in a challenging situation.
- Maintain accurate records of observation, treatment and patient care.
- Get involved with the Education team, support junior staff and get engaged with link roles in the unit.
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values - Patient First, Working Together and Always Improving.
-Qualified Nurse/ODP Adult or Dual registered Adult/Child.
- Recovery/critical care unit experience is desirable but not essential.
- Flexible to work patterns, which includes short shifts, early, lates, twilights, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to changing environment.
- Positive attitude and team player.
This advert closes on Sunday 19 Jan 2025