Job summary
To assist in the routine daily planning and organisation of the Recovery Room. To assist in the safe delivery of care to meet patients' needs. To ensure accurate assessments,planning,Implementation and evaluation of care for patients. To carry out nursing care to the highest possible standard according to trust policies,practice and support and develop Junior members of the recovery team,student nurses and Midwifery students.
Main duties of the job
Liaise communicate with colleagues including members of the MDT to ensure cooperation with achieving objectives,to promote good working relationships. Assist in providing support and guidance for junior nursing staff. To ensure that nursing procedures and policies are followed. To use resources both effectively and efficiently. To maintain accurate written documentation in relation to patient Interact with patients,visitors in the Theatre department,other members of the nursing team and managers in a positive and supportive way. To carry out duties appropriate to your grade as assigned by Team Leader or Theatre Matron.
About us
Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as team member. Is able to manage junior staff and learners.
A good knowledge of all surgical specialities is essential.
Checking,witnessing and administering of controlled drugs.
To set up and start administration of PCA and Epidural pumps,being able to troubleshoot any potential problems An understanding of Infusion pumps and syringes.
To participate in all aspects of Post Operative care of Patients.
To maintain effective communication between all specialities of the Theatre Team,including Scrub, Anaesthetic and Surgical Teams
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
1. RGN/RN Degree in Adult nursing
2. Recent experience working in Theatres as a Recovery practitioner
Desirable
3. Post Graduate Course
Skills and Abilities
Essential
4. Able to work under Minimal Supervision
5. Able to manage Learners
6. Good verbal and Written Communication Skills
7. Good knowledge of all surgical specialities
Desirable
8. Good IT Skills
9. Prioritisation Skills
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
10. Competence in a range of skills
11. Infection Control Regulations
12. Experience in a Theatre Setting
Desirable
13. Health and Safety regulations
14. Role of practitioners in Theatres
15. Commitment to continued professional development