We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and dedicated Band 5 RGN/ODP who would like to work full-time in our Main Theatre Recovery room.

We are looking for self-motivated individuals with excellent communication skills who thrive in a well-supported clinical environment, that aims for excellency of care under our Trust values and vision.

We offer support for CPD through a range of courses, study days and online learning.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be employed to work in the Recovery area of Main Theatres, providing immediate post anaesthetic care to a wide range of patients from all surgical specialties and Level 2 High Dependency Care for patients requiring more specialised extended recovery.

The post holder will provide skilled specialist assistance in the delivery of high quality patient care within our theatres. In conjunction with the multidisciplinary team you will be responsible for the care and safety of our patients, implementing the Trust's core values. The post holder will be committed to providing research and evidence based practice whilst working as part of a multi professional team.

About us

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Person Specification

Training/qualifications

Essential

• RGN/ODP

Desirable

• post registration course

Experience/knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of professional Development

Desirable

• previous recovery/high dependancy experience

Skills and ability

Essential

• Proven communication skills
• Organisational and planning skills

Desirable

• IT skills

Flexibility

Essential

• able to work a range of shifts including on call

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basingstoke

Aldermaston Road

Basingstoke

RG24 9NA

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