PACU Practitioner

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our Recovery team.

Previous recent recovery experience is preferred but not essential.

We are seeking an organised, flexible, enthusiastic and motivated nurse with post qualification experience of working in an acute care environment. A passion for providing excellence in patient care is essential. We expect that applicants are able to demonstrate a keen interest and possess insight into post-surgical care. Experience in post anaesthetic care is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

This post will involve some out of hour work 20:00 finish, weekend and night shifts.

Join us in our 'Conquest' to deliver patient focused care within a modern progressive unit. Comprising of 9 theatres specialising in General Surgery, ENT,Ophthalmic, Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Orthopaedicsand Trauma with an integrated Post Anaesthetic Care Unit.

The Post Anaesthetic Care Unit cares for both adult and paediatric patients as well as providing support for a range of specialities within the hospital.

Hastings is part of a Government regeneration scheme, benefiting those successful applicants with affordable housing and excellent schools. With easy access to local cities and the continent, with the benefits of living on the coast.

Previous applicants need not apply - thank you

Main duties of the job

To support the Department Deputy Leads and Matron in maintaining an efficient and effective service delivering safe patient care within an environment that promotes a responsive approach to changing healthcare needs.

About us

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high-quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualilfications

Essential

Registered Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner Evidence of relevant continued professional development / training to degree level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience / Revalidation documents

Desirable

Working towards mentorship and CPD at degree level

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Desirable

Experience of working in an acute hospital setting

Skills

Essential

Able to work as part of a Multi-disciplinary Team Able to work effectively in stressful situations where the work pattern is unpredictable, highly distressing and be able to concentrate for prolonged periods of time Highly developed psychomotor skills, to work with delicate, specialist equipment and instrumentation Able to plan and organise own workload and supervise students/learners and assistant practitioners

Desirable

Able to lead the Multi-disciplinary Team in the absence of more senior staff Risk assessor training and experience

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