Recovery and Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) Practitioner - INTERNAL

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Bangor; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Wales is seeking an experienced operating theatre nurse/PR practitioner to deliver high‑quality post‑operative care in PACU and Recovery. You will work with a multidisciplinary team, coordinate peri-operative care, and assist in improving clinical practice.

The role requires registration (NMC or HCPC) and prior theatre experience, with night shifts expected. Welsh language ability is desirable, and training in teaching/mentoring may be beneficial.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered NMC nurse or HCPC registered operating practitioner.
• Essential: previous experience of working within a theatre environment.
• Desirable: teaching/mentoring/assessing qualification; ongoing professional development; Immediate Life Support.

Responsabilités

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based patient care in the immediate post-operative period within PACU and Recovery.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to meet patient needs.
• Assist in managing and organising clinical and satellite areas and drive improvements identified by audits/clinical trials.
• Participate in the education and development of other staff members.
• Ensure continuity of peri-operative care and communicate information with theatre and other clinical areas.
• Identify when transfer to higher level of care is required and liaise with appropriate teams.
• Facilitate discharge home of PACU patients per guidelines.

Connaissances

Theatre experience

NMC/HCPC registration

Night shift

Description du poste

Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

The post holder is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based patient care. Clinical expertise is utilised during the immediate post operative period within PACU and Recovery. Skilled assistance is provided in the post operative care of the patient. These skills are also employed in other satellite areas e.g. Obstetrics and Ophthalmology.

The post holder will work collaboratively and co-operatively with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, meeting the needs of the patient whilst under no direct supervision. Assist in the management and organisation of clinical and satellite areas, implementing improvements to working practices as identified by audit/clinical trials. Participate in the education and development of other staff members.

Main duties of the job are:

• To take responsibility for a patient or a defined group of patients as delegated.
• To demonstrate an ability to undertake comprehensive holistic assessments and care of patients requiring advanced post operative care (up to Level 1plus Critical Care).
• Continually assess the patient’s condition throughout the post-operative period ,anticipating any changes to the patient’s care that is necessary.
• Plan and prioritise the care and needs of the patient and evaluate their response to deliver the highest standard of care.
• Ensure continuity of care through the peri-operative period, communicating information effectively (both written and verbal) with the relevant disciplines within the theatre department and other clinical areas.
• Identify when the patient has met the criteria for safe transfer safely back to the source ward apart from PACU patients. The post holder is responsible for recognising and alerting the clinical team when a patient requires a higher level of support e.g. transfer to Intensive Care.
• To facilitate discharge home of PACU patients as per guidelines. PACU patients requiring further post-operative care, to liaise with discharge co-ordinator when transfer to ward/HDU is required.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person specification

Qualifications And/or Knowledge

Essential criteria

• NMC Registred Nurse/HCPC Registered Operating Practitioner

Desirable criteria

• Teaching/Mentoring/Assessing Qualification
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Immediate Life Support

Experience

Essential criteria

• Previous experience of working within a theatre environment

Desirable criteria

• Experience in a wide variety of clinical specialities within the operating department

Values

Essential Criteria

• Put patients first
• Respectfull of others
• Act with understanding of other peoples difficulties

Other

Essential criteria

• Must be able to participate on night shift rota

Desirable criteria

• Ability to speak Welsh

Aptitude And Abilities

Essential criteria

• Able to consistently demonstrate high quality patient care
• Effective communication skills
• Able to assume delegated responsibilities within a multi-disciplinary setting whilst recognising own dexterity limitations
• Motivated