Part Time Recovery Practitioner

Practice Plus Group; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 42,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Chesterfield is seeking a part-time Recovery Practitioner. The role involves ensuring high patient care standards and maintaining cleanliness in recovery. Ideal candidates will be NMC registered nurses or HCPC registered practitioners with experience in anaesthetics and recovery. A competitive salary and flexible work arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Clear career paths

Competitive pay package

Qualifications

• NMC registered Nurse or HCPC Registered Operating Department Practitioner required.
• Experience of intubation, extubation, and resuscitation of patients.
• Sound clinical knowledge of anaesthetics, sedatives, and emergency drugs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of cleanliness in recovery.
• Manage infection control within the department.
• Conduct pre-operative checks on patients.

Skills

NMC registration

Experience in anaesthetics and recovery

Clinical knowledge of emergency drugs

Competency in IV therapies

Understanding of infection control

Education

Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner

Job description

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + make a difference for every patient Are you a Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner looking for a rewarding role? Do you want to progress quickly in your career? You'll find a friendly welcome and a home for your talents at Practice Plus Group. Whether you're coming from an NHS or private hospital, we’ll give you time to use your nursing skills and help you build a fulfilling career. We are looking for an experienced Recovery Practitioner to join our team. This is a part time role, made up of 3 x 9.5 hour shifts per week. We offer our employees clear career paths with lots of exciting options. Where you go is up to you! You will be a valued member of our multidisciplinary team supported by our experienced Theatre Manager, Sarah.

Main duties of the job

It goes without saying that your priority will be responsible for ensuring that the care, welfare, safety and comfort of all patients is of the highest standard and at all times. Everything we do is focused on providing a high standard of safe and effective patient care. As a CQC Good rated hospital we believe in developing and nurturing our people. We want our team members to feel motivated and rewarded. So we offer a competitive package of pay and benefits. We also recognise the value of a healthy work‑life balance so we always try to be flexible, helping you fit your working life around your home life. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• To ensure the cleanliness of the recovery is of the highest standard to meet with company policy.
• To participate in the management of infection control within the department.
• To check the recovery bays are set up and equipped appropriate for the days lists.
• To collect and/or receive patients from the ward.
• To do pre-operative checks of the patients physically as well as all notes, consent, results and x-rays.
• To identify the need for resuscitation of a patient and knowledge of first line drugs needed for resuscitation and use of the defibrillator.
• To know the policy and procedure for Transfer of a critical care patient to another unit/hospital.
• To understand and execute the correct procedures for ordering, receiving and transfer of blood and blood products as well as blood conservation.

About us

As An NMC registered Nurse or an HCPC Registered Operating Department Practitioner with experience of working in anaesthetics and recovery, you will have experience of intubation, extubation and resuscitation of patients, alongside up to date sound clinical knowledge of anaesthetics, sedatives, muscle relaxants and emergency drugs. In addition you will be able to demonstrate competency in IV therapies and catheterisation. In turn we will support you to help you grow in your role and take your career in the direction you want to go. We'll help you be the best you can be. When you're part of the Practice Plus Group team, you don't just have a job. You have a career. To apply for the role click on the link below. If you have any questions contact [e-mail] in our friendly resourcing team, or call 07753313395. We will contact all shortlisted candidates but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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.

£41,974.53 a year
Up to £41,974.53 per annum