Our Ward/PACU areas provide patient focused, high quality care to patients in the pre & post-operative phase of their treatment. The Day Surgery Unit at Harrogate District Hospital is an outstanding, ACSA accredited department that offers a bespoke training package for all new starters. With fantastic career progression and the unique opportunity for both practitioners and nurses to work across the Ward and PACU. The successful candidate will be supported to thrive in a department that caters for multiple specialities across both adult and paediatric services. We are seeking highly motivated ODPs / Nurses to join our near fully established team.

You will need to be a Registered Nurse or ODP, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You must also be prepared to have a flexible approach to duties to meet the needs of the service.

Main duties of the job

Admitting patients and preparing them for theatre. First stage recovery takes place in the post anaesthetic care unit, this includes airway management. Second stage recovery takes place in the ward area. Receive handover of the patient and commence post operative care. Perform nurse led discharges.

The successful candidate will be expected to work in both the PACU and ward area in day surgery. Competency based training will be provided in both areas.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

• An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions please contact Lorraine Groves on lorraine.groves2@nhs.net.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC/HCPC registration
• Ability to provide holistic care to patients.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• I.T. skills
• Ability to Organise own work load.

Desirable

• mentorship qualification
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Previous experience as a PACU practitioner
• Previous experience on a ward
• Previous paediatric experience
• Evidence of competency in a range of clinical skills
• I.V. Drug administration
• Cannulation
• Immediate life support trained
• Paediatric immediate life support trained
• Registered children's nurse

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC/HCPC registration

Desirable

• Registered children's nurse

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HDFT

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

421-PSC-1547A