Lead Recovery Specialist and Clinical Educator

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Position Overview

An exceptional opportunity has emerged to join the UCLH Theatres and Anaesthesia team as a Lead Recovery Specialist and Clinical Educator for the Recovery and Day Surgery Unit (DSU).

Your responsibilities will encompass both the role of a Clinical Educator in Recovery and DSU, as well as that of a Lead Recovery Specialist, with a balanced allocation of time dedicated to each function.

As a Clinical Educator and Lead Recovery Specialist, you are expected to possess extensive knowledge and experience in perioperative practices, along with a profound understanding of peri-anaesthesia care.

To fulfill this role, you must be a registered Operating Department Practitioner with the Health Professions Council (HCPC) or a registered Nurse with the NMC, possessing relevant experience and qualifications in the Recovery environment.

Your role will involve effective collaboration with the theatres education team, providing essential peri-operative learning and development support to both staff and students within the department. Strong organizational skills, excellent interpersonal abilities, and experience in supervising a multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest standards of patient care and learner supervision across diverse cases are essential.

As a senior professional in Recovery, you will be responsible for delivering specialized care to patients in the immediate post-operative phase while demonstrating leadership and mentorship within the clinical setting.

Main Responsibilities

1. Mentor and develop Band 5 and 6 Theatre Practitioners, as well as Band 2 and 3 Theatre Support/Circulating Assistants (TSA/TCA), through clinical practice facilitation and the promotion of relevant educational pathways, particularly focusing on the Recovery and DSU staff groups.

2. Facilitate the acquisition of essential skills, knowledge, and competencies for learners and their mentors in designated areas within the organization.

3. Serve as an expert Recovery Specialist and assume leadership roles in the clinical environment as required.

4. Support the training and development initiatives established by the Division to ensure that staff members reach their full potential.

5. Optimize the use of clinical and academic resources, implementing best practices in assessment and supervision of learners in the clinical setting.

6. Ensure the effective utilization of electronic rotas and patient records.

Essential Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you must possess:

  • Registration with the Health Professions Council as an ODP or as a registered Nurse with the NMC.
  • Eligibility to work in the UK.
  • Extensive experience in providing care within a perioperative environment.
  • A recognized qualification and experience in supporting learners in the perioperative context.
  • A solid understanding and compliance with CQC Standards.

About University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

UCLH is recognized as one of the most intricate NHS trusts in the UK, catering to a large and diverse population. We are committed to delivering academically led acute and specialized services to individuals from the local community, across the UK, and internationally. Our mission is to provide top-tier patient care, exceptional education, and world-class research.

We offer first-rate acute and specialized services across multiple sites, including:

  • University College Hospital
  • National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
  • Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
  • University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
  • Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
  • University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
  • The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
  • University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

Our commitment to sustainability is paramount, as we strive to become a carbon net-zero health service, integrating sustainable practices throughout UCLH. We have set ambitious targets for achieving net-zero emissions by specified future years.

Professional Development

We are dedicated to ongoing professional development, offering opportunities to engage in a wide range of in-house and university-based training programs. In collaboration with University College London (UCL), we have successfully launched training programs in anaesthesia and enhanced recovery for registered nurses and practitioners, aimed at developing a multi-skilled workforce.

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare and be part of a leading NHS trust recognized for its commitment to staff satisfaction and excellence in patient care.

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