Post-Anaesthetic Care Unit Practitioner

NHS; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust in Brighton as a Post-Anaesthetic Care Unit Practitioner. This role involves providing high-quality post-operative care in a dynamic environment. You will support complex cases, ensuring patient-centered care and evidence-based practices. The position offers extensive training and development opportunities, allowing you to grow your career while making a difference in patient lives.

Benefits

Internal Staff Training Program

Access to Courses at Brighton University

Support for Personal Development

Staff Wellbeing Programs

Qualifications

• Previous recovery, acute surgery, HDU/ITU experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct care for complex post-operative patients.
• Supporting anesthetists with level three patients.
• Promoting evidence-based clinical practice.

Skills

Patient-Centered Care

Evidence-Based Clinical Practice

Education

NMC Registration

HCPC ODP Registration

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Post-Anaesthetic Care Unit Practitioner

The closing date is 22 May 2025

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC/ACPC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification/ODP qualification and require sponsorship, we are not currently hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses directly.

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

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated nurses/ODPs to join our dynamic team dedicated to high standards of care within the Recovery area. Previous recovery, acute surgery, HDU/ITU experience is desirable.

As recovery nurses/ODPs, you will be supported through an internal staff training program covering all aspects of recovery care. The Trust's partnership with Brighton University provides access to courses and supports personal development.

The department provides 24-hour emergency cover, allowing staff to maintain their skills across various specialties.

For further information, contact Leigh Pullar, Team Leader, at the Royal Sussex County Hospital on 01273 696955 Ext 67408.

Main duties of the job

Providing post-anaesthetic nursing care following major surgery, emergencies, trauma, and obstetrics.

This busy PACU offers a wide range of acute nursing care. An in-house Foundation and Advanced training program equips staff with competencies to excel in patient care.

About us

Join us at UHSussex, where every day is different and you can be the change. Better never stops.

As a leading NHS Trust, we embody excellence, ambition, and NHS values, serving as a hub of healthcare for over 70 years.

Improving lives: We are an inclusive organization with dedicated staff working towards putting patients first. Our 'where better never stops' motto reflects our commitment. We also prioritize staff wellbeing through extensive support programs.

Build a career with us: As a university trust and healthcare research leader, we value learning and development. We support your growth throughout your career, making UHSussex a place where you can make a difference and feel valued.

Job responsibilities

• Providing direct care for complex post-operative patients (level one and two), supporting anesthetists with level three patients (ventilated/ICU).
• Promoting evidence-based clinical practice, ensuring patient-centered care within trust policies, standards, and the NMC Code of Conduct.
• Role modeling trust values and behaviors, supporting change within the division.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Person Specification

Registration

• RN NMC / HCPC ODP registration

Experience

• Surgical ward experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to screen for any previous criminal convictions.