Post-Anaesthetic Care Unit Practitioner

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Post-Anaesthetic Care Unit Practitioner in Brighton. This full-time role involves supporting recovery care in a busy team environment, with opportunities for training and professional development. Ideal for enthusiastic nurses or ODPs with a passion for high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Previous recovery experience is desirable.
• Experience in acute surgery and HDU/ITU is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support Major Elective, Trauma, Emergency Surgery in PACU.
• Maintain skills across various specialties with 24-hour coverage.

Skills

Recovery Care

Acute Surgery

HDU/ITU Experience

Education

UK NMC/ACPC Registration

Job description

Join us to apply for the Post-Anaesthetic Care Unit Practitioner role at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC/ACPC registration. If you hold an overseas nursing or ODP qualification and require sponsorship, please note we are not currently hiring internationally qualified nurses directly.

About the Role

The Level 5 Operating Theatres at The Royal Sussex County Hospital are seeking motivated individuals to support Major Elective, Trauma, Emergency Surgery, and 24-hour Obstetric cover in the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU)/Recovery ward.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for enthusiastic nurses/ODPs with a passion for high standards of care. Previous recovery experience, acute surgery, HDU/ITU experience are desirable.

Training and Development

You will be supported through an internal training program covering all aspects of recovery care. The Trust’s partnership with Brighton University facilitates access to courses and personal development opportunities.

Work Environment

As part of a busy team, you will maintain your skills across various specialties, with the department providing 24-hour emergency coverage.

Contact

For more information, contact Leigh Pullar, Team Leader, at the Royal Sussex County Hospital: [e-mail] or call 01273 696955 Ext 67408.

Key Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare

Join us at UHSussex, where every day offers a new challenge and opportunity to make a difference. We are committed to improving lives through compassionate care, staff wellbeing, and professional growth.