Ward & PACU Practitioner

Job overview

**Applicants who have applied for this role in the last 6 months need not reapply**

Please note - this is a fixed term post to cover maternity leave until 29/12/2026.

Our Ward/PACU areas provide patient focused, high quality care to patients in the pre & post-operative phase of their treatment. The Day Surgery Unit at Harrogate District Hospital is an outstanding, ACSA accredited department that offers a bespoke training package for all new starters.

With fantastic career progression and the unique opportunity for both practitioners and nurses to work across the Ward and PACU. The successful candidate will be supported to thrive in a department that caters for multiple specialities across both adult and paediatric services. We are seeking highly motivated ODPs / Nurses to join our near fully established team.

You will need to be a Registered Nurse or ODP, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You must also be prepared to have a flexible approach to duties to meet the needs of the service.

Main duties of the job

Admitting patients and preparing them for theatre. First stage recovery takes place in the post anaesthetic care unit, this includes airway management. Second stage recovery takes place in the ward area. Receive handover  of the patient and commence post operative care. Perform nurse led discharges.

The successful candidate will be expected to work in both the PACU and ward area in day surgery. Competency based training will be provided in both areas.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions please contact Lorraine Groves on [email protected].