Join us to apply for the DSU Recovery Practitioner role at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.
Our day surgery unit (DSU) is recruiting for a band five Recovery Practitioner. Care to join us?
If you can work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide high standards of care, respecting privacy and dignity for our service users, then this role is for you.
You will provide high-quality nursing care for patients on the day case pathway, including safe immediate post-operative care for both adult and paediatric patients undergoing various day surgery procedures in primary recovery.
Key responsibilities include:
* Providing high standards of patient care in accordance with policies and procedures.
* Adhering to theatre and Trust policies to ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
* Understanding safeguarding responsibilities and accessing relevant training.
Safe care of a patient post-anesthetic includes:
* Care of the airway
* Pain management
* Wound care
* Monitoring for immediate post-operative complications
* Responding to deteriorating patients
* Reassuring anxious or confused patients
* Effective communication within the team
Torbay day surgery is recognized locally and nationally for excellence. We work closely with a multidisciplinary team and pride ourselves on our service and outcomes.
We receive positive feedback from patients about our friendly atmosphere. The variety of care offers learning opportunities and further training. Many staff work across multiple areas, enjoying the challenges and growth opportunities in day surgery, which is evolving within the NHS.
We are committed to continuous improvement and innovation, with close links to the British Association of Day Surgery.
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For further details or informal visits, contact:
* Name: Alex Alen
* Job Title: Senior Sister
* Email: alex.alen@nhs.net
* Telephone: 01803654040
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
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* Health Care Provider
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