Staff Nurse/ODP

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a skilled nurse to deliver immediate post anaesthetic care for adults and children undergoing surgery and to care for high‑dependency patients.

You will work under the supervision of the Recovery Manager, with opportunities to lead on shift and contribute to the development of care programs within a teaching hospital setting in Cornwall.

Qualifications

• NMC Registration or AODP registration is required.
• Degree level qualification or currently working towards one.

Responsibilities

• Immediate post‑anaesthetic care for adults and children undergoing surgery.
• Care of high‑dependency patients and post‑procedural radiography patients.
• Lead on shift when required and contribute to development and evaluation of care programs.

Skills

Care coordination

Communication

Time management

Basic life support

ALS/ILS skills

IV competency

Education

NMC Registration/AODP Register

Degree level or working towards

Job description

The post holder is responsible for the delivery of care and the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of individual programs of care. They are expected to take delegated responsibility in a given shift for a group of patients.

With experience the post holder may be expected to take charge of the department in the absence of their Recovery Manager/Deputy.

This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.

The role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First Recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Silly.

Main duties of the job

Immediate post anaesthetic care of adults and children undergoing major and minor surgery. Care of high dependency patients, and post procedural interventional radiography patients.

About us

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It serves a population of around 470,000 people, a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £740 million.

RCHTis responsible forthe provision of services at three main sites with approximately 780 inpatient beds:

Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro

St Michael's Hospital in Hayle

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as ourfacilities, andare committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. This plays a vital part in attracting and retaining highly skilled teams of doctors, nurses and other health professionals who support the care of well over half a million people each year.

Job responsibilities

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Person Specification

Education/qualifications

• NMC Registration/AODP Register
• Current qualification at Degree level or working towards

Practical skills

• Ability to plan and care for a group of patients
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Committed to patient centred care
• To be able to manage own time
• Basic life support
• Specialist skills i.e ALS/ILS/HDC/Critical care skills/IV competent

Experience

• Experience having worked within a number of specialities

Knowledge

• Awareness of professional issues
• Good understanding and knowledge of acute nursing care

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.