Recovery Nurses look after unconscious patients post surgery/procedure often with airway adjuncts in and these patients require close observations and to be nursed 1 to 1 until conscious. Then patients need to their vital signs monitored every 10-15 minutes at a 1 to 2 ratio so that patients can safely be observed for any bleeding, airway emergencies, administration of analgesia or change in EWS before they meet the criteria to be transferred to the surgical wards.
Main duties of the job
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for a new challenge or to develop your surgical nursing skills? We are looking for a Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive Recovery team. The post provides the opportunity to develop skills and experience across the Recovery units in general, orthopaedic and women's health theatres caring for both adult and paediatric patients. As well as providing overnight enhanced care for level 1.5 patients.
The post is open to Practitioners who have up-to-date Recovery and acute in-patient experience and are Registered General Nurses/ODPs or Registered Paediatric Nurses.
If you already have Surgical, Recovery or Critical Care experience you would be able to integrate into the established Recovery team and support future unit developments and junior staff.
The successful candidate will be supported with a 6-week supernumerary induction period and pack, as well as support from a named facilitator to enable them to gain the skills and experience required. Additionally, the Recovery Practice Educators are allocated to support the further enhancement of existing Recovery/Critical care skills and competencies.
The successful candidate will have the opportunities to develop skills/complete accredited training to enable them to support junior staff and students on placement to the unit.
Working Pattern: 30 hours per week. Shifts, weekends, nights
Interview Date: Friday 15th November 2024
For further information please contact: Claire Wedgwood, Clinical Nurse Manager Recovery on 01392 402368 claire.wedgwood@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
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Desirable
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Employer details
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Barrack Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5DW
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