Job summary An opportunity has come about for a Band 5 Recovery Nurse to join our team in theatre recovery. The successful candidate will be based in Arrowe Park Hospital recovery as well as outlying areas after training such as Eye Theatre Recovery, ERCP, Women's and Children's recovery. A full training package is offered with the area's educational team and a six month period of working alongside an experienced member of staff. The role includes weekends and nights but not until competency is evidenced. All staff we be expected to complete ILS/PLS if never done before or an update as per trust policy. Main duties of the job Participate under the supervision of the specialist core team members in the planning, delivery and evaluation of care for all patients during the peri-operative period (utilising and adapting transferable skills acquired during training.) With support from Senior practitioners, act as lead for team during their delivery of care within specific operating lists. Maintain accurate records of the theatre episodes in line with trust/departmental policy. Promote the safety, well being and interests of patients, staff and visitors to the clinical area. Promote clinical governance by actively participating in the risk management process within the Trust. Value and respect individuals by actively adopting the Trust core values and behaviour's. About us All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales. Date posted 01 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 408-24-1152 Job locations theatre recovery arrow park Upton Road Wirral CH49 5PE Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description for further information about the Staff Nurse position available at WUTH Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description for further information about the Staff Nurse position available at WUTH Person Specification Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Essential Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practice Maintain up to date skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of professional issues. Knowledge and Skills Essential Participate in teaching and developing staff, regularly taking part in learning activities that develop skills and knowledge of self and others Desirable Ensure the effective use of physical and financial resources Personal Attributes Essential Ability to identify own learning requirements Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Essential Adhere to Trust policies and procedures Maintain up to date skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of professional issues. Knowledge and Skills Essential Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others. Desirable To act up in the absence of team leader Assist in the development of policies, protocols, and guidelines. Personal Attributes Essential Self-Motivated Desire to develop personally and professionally Other Requirements Essential Participate in the department rota including out of hours working, undertaking cross site working. Person Specification Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Essential Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practice Maintain up to date skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of professional issues. Knowledge and Skills Essential Participate in teaching and developing staff, regularly taking part in learning activities that develop skills and knowledge of self and others Desirable Ensure the effective use of physical and financial resources Personal Attributes Essential Ability to identify own learning requirements Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Essential Adhere to Trust policies and procedures Maintain up to date skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of professional issues. Knowledge and Skills Essential Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others. Desirable To act up in the absence of team leader Assist in the development of policies, protocols, and guidelines. Personal Attributes Essential Self-Motivated Desire to develop personally and professionally Other Requirements Essential Participate in the department rota including out of hours working, undertaking cross site working. 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 Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address theatre recovery arrow park Upton Road Wirral CH49 5PE Employer's website https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)