Recovery Nurse

Job overview

The post holder will be responsible for providing a high standard of evidence-based care to patients throughout their operative journey, within the guidelines of the Trust, the HCPC and the NMC.

The post holder will provide support and guidance to the theatre team within the clinical area, and will assist with the training and development of junior staff and students.

The post holder will take responsibility for running operating lists in conjunction with and in the absence of a Senior Theatre Practitioner.

Main duties of the job

As a member of the team, participates in establishing a positive working environment in which patients receive a high standard of care delivery

Personally deliver a high standard of care to patients and participate in assessing, planning and evaluation of individualised patient care

Act as team leader where required and clinical role model at all times.

Ensure that all patients are cared for in a safe environment and maintains the safety and well-being of patients, staff and visitors in line with Health and Safety guidelines

Personally acts within and ensures adherence to all Trust and Departmental policies and procedures

Participates in the care, custody and administration of medicines in accordance with Trust and local policy

Ensure workload of colleagues does not jeopardise safe standards of practice and initiate action if necessary.

Participate in the daily checking and maintenance of essential equipment

Maintain accurate and legible records of all clinical and legal documentation to include accident / incident reporting, with regard to HCPC/NMC statutory and Trust polices.

Liaise with all members of the multi-professional team to ensure that care is assessed, planned, delivered and evaluated within a multi-professional framework, in the interests of the patient, and that care is communicated to all team members.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Risk and Governance

Where necessary, assists in the investigation of the nursing aspect of complaints, accidents and clinical incidents and be involved with corrective action with the guidance of the Theatre & Recovery Co-ordinator and Senior Theatre Practitioners, reporting any serious or untoward incidents in line with Trust policy.

Ensures all Trust/Directorate policies and procedures including EC Directives, Health and Safety at work, COSHH and Moving and Handling policies are adhered to.

Ensures all equipment and supplies in the clinical area are maintained and checked to enable practitioners to deliver care efficiently and safely.

Research and development, education and training

• Assists in providing and maintaining an environment conducive to learning and development to maximise the potential of staff.

Assists in creating and maintaining, in conjunction with Senior Theatre Practitioners and the Theatre & Recovery Co-ordinator, systems which provide effective Clinical Supervision and Practice Supervision for all staff members to include learners allocated to the clinical area.

Contributes to ensuring that staff in the clinical area are up-to-date with new developments, and able to access appropriate continuing education. Encourages the exchange of information, ideas and experiences

Takes responsibility for own professional development in conjunction with the Theatre & Recovery Co-ordinator and Practice Development Facilitator.

Keeps up-to-date with current trends and developments in practice related to operating theatres

Continually monitors and evaluates the standard of care delivered to patients through the use and facilitation of quality assurance tools in clinical areas.

Is involved in clinical audit, taking action with support and guidance to improve any areas of weakness.

Assists in facilitating and encouraging the setting of standards and development of guidelines and protocols, which ensure provision of a high quality, up-to-date, evidence based service.

Participate in trials of new equipment and supplies. Where appropriate, participates in clinical research trials for patients within the clinical areas, liaising with relevant health care professionals.

Workforce

Works in close partnership and co-operation with the Senior Theatre Practitioners and Theatre & Recovery Co-ordinator, thus ensuring effective management of the clinical area.

Assists in leading the theatre team where applicable.

Financial

Is aware of financial pressures within the NHS and actively contributes to the prudent use of equipment and the prevention of waste.

Partnerships

Communications and Relationships

Is expected to establish communication with Senior Theatre Practitioners and Theatre & Recovery Co-ordinator to assist in the resolution of any complex or sensitive situations.

Is aware of the barriers to communication and is able to use understanding, tact and reassurance skills.

General

Represents the Division and clinical area both internally, within the Trust and externally. Attends relevant meetings and participates in discussions relating to the improvement of the service.

Accesses effective clinical supervision to allow personal reflection on own practice and development of staff both personally and professionally.

Ensures current HCPC/NMC registration at all times.

Ensures complete and accurate recording or relevant patient/nursing data on to the computer

The post holder may be required to work at any of the Trust’s sites in line with the service needs.

The post holder must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

Accept responsibility of working flexible hours and rotating between theatres

To act professionally at all times in such a manner as to justify public trust and confidence, uphold and enhance the good standing and reputation of the profession, service the interest of society and safeguard the interests of individual patients

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.