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Job summary

Main area
PACU
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
37.5 hours per week (Full time - 37.5 hours per week to cover the 24 hour period and 7 days a week)
Job ref
388-6563515-AHP-A
Employer
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Torbay Hospital
Town
Torquay
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
04/11/2024 23:59

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PACU Practitioner

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

The main role of the job is to care for surgical patients in the immediate post operative period and for up to twenty four hours after if they require extra support. 

You will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality patient focused care in the immediate post-operative phase, care for High Dependency Patients, Paediatric patients and care of the elderly as needed. To provide and maintain a safe environment for all patients attending theatres and PACU.

In addition, co-ordinate and carry out post- operative care and working with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and support and develop staff & students in PACU acting as both a Mentor and Preceptor. Working with the wider hospital community to ensure patient pathways are safe and fit for purpose.

Our philosophy is 'together we can make things better';  if this aligns with your ambition, passion and beliefs, we will welcome an application from you.

Main duties of the job

  • As a Registered Practitioner you will be responsible for one to one patient care whilst their airway is compromised, moving to care of several  patients managing their post operative pain, nausea and vomiting, psychological support of the patient and their relatives and ensuring standards of care and patient safety are maintained.
  • You will also ensure the patient is transferred to onward care be this as a day case or an inpatient in a timely manner.
  • We also have High Dependency patients through the unit and you will be expected to care for these patients when competent and able to do so.

Working for our organisation

 As a competency based department we endeavour to develop staff to be the best they can be whilst preserving standards and maintaining patient safety.

The department is supported by dynamic Practice Educator's as well as a  senior management Team that believes in learning from excellence and open communication. 

There will be opportunity for personal development and potential rotation through Theatre, ICU and Day Surgery..

Torbay Hospital is a DGH and covers many different surgical specialities and all patient age ranges. 

Why work with us

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • Work collaboratively with other professionals to ensure that the arrival and 
    departure of patients in the PACU suite, is in accordance with policy
  • To develop effective communication with the multidisciplinary team, 
    relatives, other nursing staff, ward staff, the wider hospital community and 
    Theatre Practitioners to ensure they receive clear and accurate information
  • Perform routine daily activities, acting as a member of the multidisciplinary 
    team during routine operating lists
  • Be aware of the right time to ask for help and escalate to either Senior 
    Practitioners or Medical staff as required

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse (NMC) / Registered Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC)
Desirable criteria
  • Post registration theatre/PACU experience and / or qualification

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Ability to assess, plan and evaluate patient care
  • Effective verbal and written communications skills
  • IT Skills
  • Understanding of Health and safety
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of recent research/audit projects.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Organisational and leadership skills
  • Research and development awareness
Desirable criteria
  • Multiskilling – demonstrate competency in anaesthetics, surgery and recovery

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Donna Hogan
Job title
PACU Manager and Senior Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01803 655472
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