Detailed job description
and main responsibilities
· Demonstrate a good understanding of a wide range of surgical procedures and PACU procedure.
· Responsible for participation in the co-ordination of PACU area
· Ability to perform a range of duties including; treating patients with dignity, respect and preparation in all aspects of care.
· Awareness of the needs of 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 that the correct cleaning and storage of equipment is undertaken
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. NMC registered Nurse (Advanced Diploma/Degree in Adult Health Nursing) or HCPC registered ODP (Dip (HE) Operating Department Practice)
Desirable criteria
2. Learning and Assessing in Practice (or equivalent teaching/mentoring qualification)
Experience
Essential criteria
3. Experience of working within UK guidance, regulations and procedures.
4. Experience of caring for patients with acute and long term conditions
Desirable criteria
5. Leadership abilities to work in Anaesthetics, Scrub, Recovery
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential criteria
6. Ability to recognise the deteriorating patient
7. Able to work unsupervised and on own initiative
Desirable criteria
8. IV administration and administration of blood products
Knowledge
Essential criteria
9. Understanding of the surgical patient pathway through the hospital
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential criteria
10. Flexible working pattern to meet demands of the service
11. Highly motivated
12. Patient focused
Desirable criteria
13. Situational awareness and management of self and others (Human Factors)