An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our recovery team in cardiac and neuro theatres.

The successful applicant will be joining a small and friendly team , who are providing an excellent care to post operative adults and children patients who underwent neuro, cardiac , thoracic , general, renal & urology , ENT & max-fax or gyne procedures.

We are looking for someone with either recovery or neuro ward/neuro ITU experience who are keen to enhance their skills and to support the 24hrs post anaesthetic care we provide in our theatres .

• The applicant must be able to provide expert, evidence based care to our patients, you will be required to support patients in the post operative environment.
• You will be expected to supervise and mentor junior members of staff/ new starters.
• The applicant must be motivated and enthusiastic with a passion for providing high quality care to patients at all times.
• The applicant must be committed to keep our focus of giving Outstanding Care Every Time to our patients.

Main duties of the job

• Provide an excellent nursing care , be responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating patient care.
• Prepare a safe recovery environment for each shift , ensuring all necessary stock , medication and emergency equipment are available
• Supervise junior members of the team ensuring a a positive learning environment enhancing high standards of care.
• In the absence of a senior recovery practitioner take charge of a recovery ensuring the smooth running of the day.

About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential

• Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner.

Desirable

• A minimum of 12 months post registration experience.
• Previous recovery/ITU experience or neuro ward experience
• A critical care course ( recovery/ITU)

Organisational Management
Essential

• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care according to individual needs.
• Ability to effectively prioritise workload and patient care needs.
• Demonstrates an understanding of managing resources.
• Demonstrates an understanding of clinical risk.

Desirable

• Computer literate.
• Ability to take charge of the ward, in the absence of the Ward Manager on a regular basis.

Education and Research
Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of research and evidence based practice.
• Able to explain the principles of mentoring and assessing junior staff.
• Understands the importance of developing self and others.

Desirable

• Demonstrates an understanding of an audit.
• Ability to take on a small research or audit project.

General and Personal
Essential

• Motivated and demonstrates an enthusiasm for the speciality.
• Demonstrates a caring and sensitive approach to patient care.
• Sound verbal and written communication.
• Adaptable and responsive to changing needs.

Desirable

• Ability to motivate and lead staff for a shift.

Employer details
Employer name
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Georges Hospital

Blakshaw road

London

SW17 0QT

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200-6728217-GO-VA