Recovery Practitioner/Operating Department Practitioner - Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Description

We are a friendly, dynamic recovery team that has vacancies for trained nurses or ODP's.

We are offering permanent full time contract.

Theatre recovery can give you an opportunity to develop your critical care and high dependency skills within a friendly and supportive environment.

The unit provides post-operative care for a wide range of specialties including: orthopaedics, urology, gynaecology, general and sub-specialty surgery, emergency and trauma.

You are a person who uses their own initiative but also works effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and who will provide high quality patient care.

Previous experience is an advantage, but support is available from the line managers, variety of training and a professional development team to further your skills and knowledge.

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration.

If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.

To work as part of the Main theatres Recovery/CTC Recovery team and carry out patient care to the highest possible standard.

To be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of patients in the operating theatre recovery suitesTo assist with the organisation and supervision within a designated recovery area of the department.

To participate in promoting an environment conducive to learning and to assist senior staff with the teaching of learners as required.

To participate in the setting and monitoring of quality standards in relation to clinical practice.
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS.

As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us:

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be.

From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop.

Maintain personal and professional knowledge and competence and practice within the Nursing and Midwifery Council Codes of Conduct & Health Professionals Council Standards of Proficiency.

Provide evidence based individualised patient care to a high standard and in accordance with the Trusts policies, procedures and guidelines.

Establish and maintain effective communication skills to support high quality patient care.

Be aware of Health and Safety requirements and to assist in promoting the safety and well being of other staff and patients.

It is the responsibility of every employee to take care of their own health and safety and the safety of anyone who may be affected by what they do.

Deliver skilled care for all patients and participate in the monitoring of the planning, delivery and evaluation of individualised patient care.

Ensure all records and documentation are compiled and maintained accurately and in accordance with the NMC Standards for Record Keeping.

Report accidents, complaints and incidents in a timely manner using the Datix system.
Demonstrate a professional attitude at all times and comply with the Trusts Uniform Policy.

• Health related diploma/ODP NVQ level 3/C& G 752

Experience of working as an RN or RODP within the operating department/Recovery
Evidence of achievement of subset of KSF outline for Band 5 theatre nurse/ ODP post. Or, if new to Band 5, the ability to achieve this within one year
Basic computer literacy
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
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