Overview
An exciting opportunity in our Theatre department working in the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU). The successful candidate will work as part of the PACU team covering a 24 hour emergency service as well as elective surgery, with a variety of shift patterns including day, night and weekend work. Cross site working is expected to support the service when needed. The transformation of services within UHD will provide future development opportunities within other specialties.
Responsibilities
* Deliver safe quality care for patients during their perioperative phase of care.
* Support and assist in the management and organisation of care provision within the Operating Theatre Department.
* Promote good working relationships and collaborative working with the multi-disciplinary team, both within the department and the rest of the Trust.
* Apply and promote evidence-based practice within own scope of practice.
* Act as an effective role model by developing and demonstrating effective organisational and leadership skills.
* Contribute to service improvements.
* Act in a manner in keeping with the relevant code of conduct.
* Uphold and enhance the good standard and reputation of the trust.
* Demonstrate a good understanding of a wide range of surgical procedures and PACU procedures.
* Responsible for participation in the coordination of the PACU area.
* Ability to perform a range of duties including treating patients with dignity, respect and preparation in all aspects of care.
* Aware of the needs of the team; support other practitioners working in peri-operative care, cleaning of the department and safe handling of equipment.
* Contribute to quality improvement and audit.
* Contribute to the effective management of resources.
* Demonstrate competence with current emergency resuscitation techniques, both in theory and practice.
* Ensure the correct cleaning and storage of equipment is undertaken.
Qualifications
This role requires an active UK NMC registered Nurse (Advanced Diploma/Degree in Adult Health Nursing) or HCPC registered ODP (Dip (HE) Operating Department Practice).
About UHD
As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three-site acute trust with 'university hospital' status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m. We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £500m transformation programme is delivering state-of-the-art facilities to meet current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.
In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with seven miles of sandy beaches, be inspired to achieve work/life balance. The New Forest and the Purbecks are nearby, and we are less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch offer idyllic villages and landscapes near our hospitals.
We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential to offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work. We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce. Our active staff networks include the Women’s Network, BAME, Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group. We are signed up to Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.
Notes for Applicants
Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands. This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received. COVID-19 vaccination is encouraged but not a condition of employment. Internal candidates previously employed who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. Some services may move site this year or next. Recruiting Managers will answer service-specific questions at interview. If a role or service relocates, excess mileage will not be reimbursed; travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. UHD has active networks including Women’s, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
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