Job overview
We are seeking an organised, flexible, enthusiastic and motivated Nurse or Anaesthetic Practitioner preferably with post qualification experience of working in an acute care environment. A passion for providing excellence in patient care is essential. Experience in post anaesthetic care is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.
Join our dynamic, professional and supportive team to help us deliver patient focused care within a modern progressive unit. Comprising of 9 theatres specialising in General Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Paediatric ENT, Gynaecology, Breast, Day surgery, Orthopaedics, Trauma, CEPOD and Obstetrics. We also provide a Recovery service for Endoscopy, MRI and IR.
The Post Anaesthetic Care Unit cares for both adult and paediatric patients as well as providing support for a range of specialities within the hospital. Participation in out of hours and on call roster is an expectation of the post.
Main duties of the job
To support the Department leads in maintaining an efficient and effective service delivering safe patient care within an environment that promotes a responsive approach to changing healthcare needs.
Caring for patients in the Immediate post operative period. Ensuring safe and effective care until patients are able to return to ward areas.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Ability to work a flexible rota to support the needs of the service/Trust
- Ability to participate in out of hours cover for the Department
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
Qualilfications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Registered Operating Dept Practitioner
- Evidence of relevant CPD
- Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
Desirable
- Working towards mentorship and CPD at degree level
- Previous Theatres or PACU experience
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Essential
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to work as part of a Multi-disciplinary Team
- Able to work effectively in stressful situations where the work pattern is unpredictable, highly distressing and be able to concentrate for prolonged periods of time
- Highly developed psychomotor skills, to work with delicate, specialist equipment and instrumentation
- Able to plan and organise own workload and supervise students/learners and assistant practitioners
Desirable
- Able to lead the Multi-disciplinary Team in the absence of more senior staff
- Risk assessor training and experience
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This advert is for PACU Practitioner with East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in St Leonards On Sea, South East, England. It is listed as a Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 07 Aug 2026.
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