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Paediatric Recovery Practitioner- Plus New Starter Premium

Employer
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Location
East Grinstead
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 per annum
Closing date
21 Jun 2024
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Profession
Other Health Profession
Grade
Band 6
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Paediatric Recovery Nurse - Band 6

*** �1500 New starter premium ***

The Queen Victoria Hospital Recovery team pride ourselves on being part of a supportive multidisciplinary team with a long history of excellence.

A passionate approach to patient centred care is essential to managing our patients within this acute recovery area. Post-holders will be working in a unit that cares for both paediatric and adult patients.

The recovery area is part of a complex dynamic perioperative suite managing a number of different specialities from day case surgery, paediatric surgery, to complex airway management and major reconstructive surgery.

If you are successfully appointed to this role and complete a 6-monthprobationary period,you will be eligible for a two stage New Starter Premium of �1500 in total. You will receive �500 on receipt of your probationary paperwork from your line manager and another �1000 on the one-year anniversary of your start date.

Main duties of the job

Main duties are to offer a high standard of 1:1 care to our post operative patients during the Recovery phase. This will include adult and paediatric patients and include a range of surgical procedures and complex airway management. The Recovery team look forward to the successful applicant bringing extensive knowledge and skills in paediatric care.

Advanced airway management will be offered to the successful applicant to support our acute patient needs and meet individual development plans. The advanced airway programme is supported and run by our consultant Anaesthetists and will give the practitioner the knowledge and skills to remove SADs and ETTs in both paediatric and adult patients.

About us

A centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. Everything we do is informed by our passion for providing the highest quality care and the best clinical outcomes.

Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as part of a team to provide a safe, efficient care environment for patients, relatives and carers. They will be expected to function clinically within the Recovery Department and other associated areas as required.

They will participate in the training of junior staff and continue their own personal and professional development, sharing their extensive knowledge, skills and innovative ideas in paediatric care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse or Registered ODP
  • Mentorship Qualification or able to demonstrate specialist knowledge within this field through practical experience


Desirable

  • EPILS


Experience

Essential

  • Experience as an advanced practitioner
  • Leadership qualities and management competence and experience


Desirable

  • Recovery experience


Employer details

Employer name

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Hospital

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

276-6279566-JT-A

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