Theatre Recovery Nurse

Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer opportunities to work with us in our Theatre Recovery department. We are looking for friendly enthusiastic individuals to join our dynamic and highly skilled team.

We operate a 24/7 service

Our recovery team currently has around 85 members of registered staff, from varying international backgrounds.

We have 45 beds and work across 6 recovery areas covering multiple specialities.

Our staff are recognised for their hard work and dedication in patient care and the department has received multiple awards.

The successful candidates will be expected to cover a range of shifts inclusive of early/middle/lates/twilight and night shifts over 24 hours a day across 7 days a week.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

WHAT YOU’LL DO  This role requires you to provide outstanding care to adults and children and their families in the post-operative phase, across a range of specialities.

Undertake A-E assessments, perform emergency airway interventions and manage acute deterioration of a variety of causes.

Support learners throughout the department and engage with the education team regarding your continual professional development

Adhere to all trust policies

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR  Candidates can be either Adult or Paediatric Registered Nurses or RODP’s

Understanding of personal accountability

Practice and promotes the use of evidence-based practice