0320 - Theatre Recovery Practitioner

NHS; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Barnsley is seeking an enthusiastic registered nurse for a 9-month fixed-term position in the post-operative care unit. This role requires adherence to NMC guidelines, collaboration with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) for positive patient outcomes, and contributions to quality improvements. Candidates should have previous recovery experience and various nursing qualifications, including registered nurse status and mentorship skills. This is a great time to join a supportive team committed to high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Previous recovery experience working within the NHS.
• Experience of post anaesthetic care nursing.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to NMC and AFPP guidelines for post-anaesthetic care.
• Work closely with the MDT to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Contribute to quality improvements within the unit.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Education

First level registered nurse

Registered ODP

IVI and bolus qualification

Mentoring and assessing qualification

Job description

This advert is for qualified nursesonly.

An exciting 9 months fixed term opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic registered nurse to join our teamwithin the theatre complex. The Post-operative care unit is a very busy, everevolving unit. The department runs a 7-day service and is responsible for therecovery of all patients following surgery including maternity, trauma andemergency services.

Main duties of the job

The main duty is to adhere to NMCand AFPP guidelines of good practice supporting safe and effective postanaesthetic care.

Working closely within the MDT toachieve positive patient outcomes and satisfaction. Contributing to qualityimprovements. Developing and enhancing skills and knowledge of others and self.Promoting best evidence-based practice within own scope of practice. Applyinglegislation. Policies and procedures correctly. Respecting the patientsdignity, privacy, wishes and beliefs.

PACU practitioners provide safecare and support people requiring elective and emergency surgical care.

About us

Wereserve the right to close positions early

BarnsleyHospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently ratedGood by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progressin the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be thebest Place to Work

We scored bestin the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionateleadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust alsoscored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make toeach other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud ofthe commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable futureand our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has neverbeen a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a wecan do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

BarnsleyHospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunityand fair treatment to all applicants

Forindividuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health& care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advertto check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are nolonger eligible for sponsorship

Thecost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will onlybe met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attachedJob Description and Person Specification for full details of the role andresponsibilities.

SupportingDocuments

Please refer to thevalues-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation

Person Specification

Experience

• Previous recovery experience working within the NHS
• Experience of post anaesthetic care nursing

Qualifications

• First level registered nurse
• Registered ODP
• IVI and bolus qualification
• Mentoring and assessing qualification
• In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• In around 100 words please describe what compassion means to you and why its important

Skills and Abilities

• Good interpersonal skills
• To be able to work on own initiative/independently

Knowledge and Awareness

• Understanding of the need for confidentiality
• Awareness of health and safety requirements

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.