Recovery (Registered General Nurse / Paediatric Registered Nurse/ ODP

Job overview

The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) is an international centre of excellence with an esteemed reputation for diagnosis, assessment and treatment of neuro-musculoskeletal conditions.

We are the largest specialist trust in the United Kingdom and amongst the largest orthopaedic specialist hospitals in Europe. The theatre complex at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital consists of 10 operating theatre, a plaster theatre 4 new operating theatres in the near future. In addition to the wide range we also perform minor urology case support general anaesthetic provision and recovery for the CT/MRI diagnostic scanning and CT guided procedures.

Furthermore we do major revision work not undertaken in other centres. The recovery areas currently consist of 15 bed spaces and other recovery spaces in the Surgical Admission Procedure Unit for chronic pain procedure. The Recovery has a well-established team where excellent standards of care are delivered.

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Main duties of the job

The band 5 role is open to learning and development of new knowledge and skills in theatres recovery environment. We are seeking a Band 5 recovery practitioner who is passionate, dynamic, forward thinking, to join the team. Adult trained Candidates should be aware that it would desirable for them to be considering working a paediatric second registration in post anaesthetic role. As the department seeks to increase the paediatric recovery staff. They will be an expectation for the provision of high standards of care that is update and informed and best practice.

You will be expected to maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out recovery / post anaesthetic procedures. Responsible for the safe custody of medication, including checking and administration. Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework, you will motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Comfortable working in a high-pressure acute environment. Good eye for detail while monitoring patients, Ability to quickly notify medical personnel and experienced staff with regarding abnormal side effects or changes in a patient’s condition. Proficiency with hospital management systems,

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Job Description

Job Title:

Recovery (Registered General Nurse / Paediatric Registered Nurse/ ODP)

Department: Theatres / Recovery

Grade: 5

Hours: 37.5

Responsible to: Theatre Manager, Recovery Manager

Accountable to: Chief Nurse and NMC/ HCPC

Job Purpose:

Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development of programmes of care and the implementation and evaluation of those programmes. Carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision. Teaches and supervises qualified and unqualified staff. Maintains high standards of care within the department. After 12 Months of post registration experience the post holder should be able to regularly take charge or team lead the clinical area in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility of taking charge or team leading.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Practice according to NMC code of conduct.

Clinically based in a designated area of the recovery /theatre/ CT and Imaging department Surgical Assessment and procedures Unit SAPU.

Ensure nursing and post anaesthetic care is delivered using an individualised approach.

To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.

Ensure that all patient documentation is accurate and comprehensive.

Maintain good communication with all health care staff and ensure prescribed treatment is carried out.

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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.