Post Anaesthetic Care Unit Practitioner

3 weeks ago

Brighton, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job Overview

The successful candidate will collaborate with the PACU Team Leader and the Perioperative Practice Education Team to enhance and advocate for evidence-based clinical practices within the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit. You will play a pivotal role in fostering a constructive learning atmosphere, promoting reflective practices through the execution of clinically focused teaching and education, enabling PACU practitioners to meet their ongoing professional and personal development objectives. You will provide both clinical and managerial assistance to the PACU Team Leader, offering clinical guidance, support, and advice to colleagues while overseeing PACU operations in the Team Leader's absence. Your collaboration with the PACU Team Leader, Theatre Managers, theatre coordinators, and the Perioperative Practice Education Team will be essential in delivering specialized advice and guidance to other personnel. You will engage in direct patient care for complex level one (e.g., immediate post-operative patients) and level two patients (e.g., High Dependency and major surgery). This position entails a balanced focus on both Education and Clinical responsibilities.

Main Duties of the Role

- Cultivate a positive learning environment and endorse a culture of reflective practice to support learning, providing constructive feedback and educational guidance to nursing staff regarding their professional and personal growth; in collaboration with the PACU Team Leader and PACU Band 6s.
- Assist staff in developing personal development plans and portfolios.
- Lead the creation and execution of the PACU education pathway and broader educational initiatives within the Theatres department, ensuring all staff possess the necessary skills and knowledge, utilizing initiative and discretion to manage workload independently.
- Serve as a resource for staff, offering instruction, support, and guidance to perioperative staff and students, while sensitively addressing poor practices and escalating concerns as necessary.
- Act in place of the Team Leader by organizing and planning clinical activities regularly, taking responsibility for the daily management of a team, prioritizing and coordinating elective and emergency patient care within the perioperative setting.
- Maintain your own specialized clinical knowledge and skills.
- Disseminate accurate and relevant information to PACU practitioners and the wider perioperative team, promoting the philosophy of evidence-based practice, analyzing, interpreting, and applying research findings to ensure effective and innovative nursing practices.

Working for Our Organization

At University Hospitals Sussex, we embrace diversity as our strength, and we strive to create an inclusive environment that prioritizes patient care, as evidenced by our Outstanding rating for Caring from the CQC. Your unique experiences will contribute to our innovative community where everyone is encouraged to thrive. We offer various Staff Networks to dismantle barriers and can provide a buddy system to assist new members in acclimating. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We are committed to being there for them when they need us, going above and beyond to meet their needs. This commitment is reflected in our extensive Wellbeing Programme for staff, designed to support you when necessary, recognizing that to care for others, we must first care for ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training to ensure we perform at our best. From your initial day with us and throughout your career, we will support your growth and development. We hope that by choosing University Hospitals Sussex, you are selecting a fulfilling career where you can witness the impact of your contributions and feel appreciated for your efforts.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

- Lead the development and implementation of the PACU education pathway and educational initiatives across the wider Theatres department, ensuring all staff are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge, using initiative and discretion to manage workload independently.
- Deputize for the Team Leader by planning and organizing clinical activities regularly, with responsibility for the daily management of a group of staff, prioritizing and planning elective and emergency patient care within the perioperative environment.
- Collaborate with departmental practice educators across all theatre departments to promote cohesive and consistent best practices, sharing resources, ideas, and knowledge, while identifying educational and professional development needs for both new and existing staff.
- Supervise the maintenance of statutory and mandatory training requirements for practitioners working in PACU.
- Assist in standardizing and maintaining accurate data records in accordance with Trust policy.
- Work alongside the PACU Team Leader, perioperative practice education, Theatre Managers, and theatre Team Leaders to develop standards and guidelines that support the training and development of staff.
- Assist the PACU Team Leader in the recruitment process for PACU staff, particularly for educational programs, and in developing the education pathway for new PACU practitioners.
- Attend mandatory training updates as required.
- Participate in the Trust's appraisal process to discuss how your role will contribute to delivering the best possible care to our patients and facilitate any service changes.
- Identify your own learning needs and collaboratively plan training requirements with your line manager.
- At no point should the post holder operate outside their defined level of competence. If concerns arise regarding this, they should be promptly discussed with the Team Leader or manager.

Person Specification

Education and Clinical

Essential Criteria

Evidence of completion of an accredited/non-accredited PACU course. Substantial PACU or Critical Care experience with extensive experience in high dependency post anaesthetic care (e.g., administration of IV opioids and noradrenaline). Completion of Practice Supervisor/Practice Assessor or teaching and assessing qualification.

Desirable Criteria

Post Graduate Certificate in Health and Education (PGCert) OR willingness to work towards completion within 18-24 months. Experience in preparing and facilitating teaching sessions. Completion of a leadership course. Experience in quality improvement initiatives.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential Criteria

Evidence of having undertaken personal development to enhance understanding of equality issues.

Desirable Criteria

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to the role).

Important Information for Applicants

Flexible Working: If you wish to explore potential options regarding flexible working, please consult with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we conduct a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those who meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria. For further information, please visit the website searching for Skilled Worker.

Closing adverts early: Please apply as early as you are able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

University Hospitals Sussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.

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