Staff Nurse / ODP - Recovery

Job overview

Did you become a Nurse /ODP to deliver care you feel proud of every day?

This is an excellent opportunity for a RGN/Operating Department Practitioner (diploma level) to join a friendly, dynamic and supportive team of Recovery Nurses and ODPs.

Whether looking for a change of direction or to broaden your skills and experience working within all areas of Anaesthetic Theatre Recovery, you will be supported to be the best Nurse/ODP you can be.

You will be working with surgical patients of all ages, including children, who require one to one holistic care from an unconscious anaesthetic state through to discharge to the ward.

You will be required to rotate through Theatre Recovery areas at Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Bassetlaw District General and Montagu Hospital at Mexborough on a rotational days and night’s basis.

Experience is desirable but not essential as a full comprehensive induction programme is available.

Main duties of the job

To provide the highest standard of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised holistic patient care in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, across designated sites. Caring for conscious and unconscious adults and children who are highly dependent over a 24-hour period (24 hours DRI Main Theatres Only). To mentor, support and supervise new and junior members of staff, acting as a role model for best practice and teamwork.

The post holder may be required to undertake the responsibility of the line Manager in his/her absence following the achievement of the required knowledge and skills. This will be obtained through the knowledge and skills framework and through the ‘Personal/Professional Development Appraisal’ system).

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.  Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

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Please note that from 9th April 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.