Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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 will 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 behaviours.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
* Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practice
* Maintain up to date skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of professional issues.
Knowledge and Skills
* Participate in teaching and developing staff, regularly taking part in learning activities that develop skills and knowledge of self and others.
* Ensure the effective use of physical and financial resources.
Personal Attributes
* Ability to identify own learning requirements.
* Self-Motivated.
* Desire to develop personally and professionally.
Other Requirements
* 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.
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata
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