Ward & PACU Practitioner

5 days ago


Harrogate, United Kingdom Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Applicants who have applied for this role in the last 6 months need not reapply. Please note - this is a fixed term post to cover maternity leave until 29/12/2026. 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, and be prepared to have a flexible approach to duties to meet the needs of the service. Responsibilities Admit patients and prepare them for theatre. First stage recovery takes place in the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit, including 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. Work in both the PACU and ward area in day surgery, with competency‑based training provided in both areas. Qualifications Registered Nurse or ODP. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Flexible approach to duties and willingness to support across multiple specialties. Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you We offer colleagues A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work. Staff Recognition – regular appraisals, Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, and annual Colleague Recognition Awards. Employee Support and wellbeing – a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast‑track Physiotherapy service. Please note Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications. Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. The Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lorraine Groves Job title: Speciality Lead Email: lorraine.groves2@nhs.net Telephone: 01423 559470 #J-18808-Ljbffr



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