University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

What you'll do- Ensure a high standard of care for level 1 and level 2 post operative patients and safe transfer to critical care unit/other area- Health and physical abilities sufficient for the post (with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act/Disability Discrimination Act)- Work with Medical staff and multi-disciplinary team to ensure patient safety and treatment are carried out asper Trust policies- Able to communicate effectively, in person and written, in all situations with wide range of people, Full use of IT systems- Able to work unsupervised using own initiative and ability to prioritise workload in challenging situation- Maintain accurate records of observation, treatment and patient care.- Get involved with Education team, support junior staff and get engaged with link roles in the unit- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values - Patient First, Working Together and Always Improving

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised.

Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.

. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Job description

Job responsibilities

-Ensure a high standard of care for level 1 and level 2 post operative patients and safe transfer to critical care unit/other area

- Health and physical abilities sufficient for the post (If necessary, with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act/Disability Discrimination Act)

- Work with Medical staff and multi-disciplinary team to ensure patient safety and treatment are carried out asper Trust policies

- Able to communicate effectively, in person and written, in all situations with wide range of people, Full use of IT systems

- Able to work unsupervised using own initiative and ability to prioritise workload in a challenging situation.

- Maintain accurate records of observation, treatment and patient care.

- Get involved with the Education team, support junior staff and get engaged with link roles in the unit.

- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values - Patient First, Working Together and Always Improving

-Qualified Nurse/ODP Adult or Dual registered Adult/Child

- Recovery/critical care unit experience is desirable but not essential

- Flexible to work patterns, which includes short shifts, early, lates, twilights, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

- Willingness to learn and adapt to changing environment

- Positive attitude and team player

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse or ODP on relevant part of the register
• Degree or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Relevant resus qualification, ie Immediate Life Support
• Specialist theatre work-based learning course, or mentorship course, post-qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Has the ability to assist in carrying out the transfer of a patient through the intraoperative phase of perioperative care, giving concise accurate handover
• Demonstrate knowledge of the skills required to support learners in practice and to create a positive learning environment
• Practices and promotes the use of evidence-based practice
• Knowledge of current issues within acute health service.
• Understanding of personal accountability.
• Aptitude for caring for the anaesthetised and/or acutely unwell patient.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching and supporting learners in practice
• Experience of working within relevant care setting
• Interest in research to promote good practice

Trust Values

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO14 2AA

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