Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our PACU Team for a Theatre Practitioner.
You will need to be a registered Theatre Practitioner, either 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, there are 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, organizing 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 hopes 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 recognize 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.
Job responsibilities
For further information on the position please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached or contact Anne Cheung on anne.cheung1@nhs.net.
Person Specification
Requirements
* RGN or HCPC registered Practitioner
* Good knowledge of anatomy and physiology
* 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.
Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 per annum (pro rata)
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