Job Overview
We are excited to launch our state-of-the-art Cancer and Surgical Innovation Centre, designed to transform elective surgical care and increase our capacity for elective surgery.
This purpose-built facility features:
- 6 modern operating theatres equipped with advanced surgical technology
- 12 dedicated recovery bays providing high-quality post-operative care
- A streamlined elective surgical pathway focused on safety, efficiency, and patient experience which are aligned with our Trust values.
The multiple PACU's at Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust provide post-operative care for a wide range of surgical specialities including robotics, gynae oncology, brachy therapy, hepato‑biliarily and maxillo facial surgery.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking motivated, forward‑thinking professionals to join our growing team of Band 6's. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a brand‑new PACU service and existing PACU services in the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will provide a high standard of Post Anaesthetic Recovery Care to all patients following a variety of surgical procedures in Main Theatres, Day Surgery and outlying services, reflecting individual competencies and education, ensuring that care is evidence based and patient centred.
Assist in the management and organisation of the nursing service in the clinical areas including the teaching, coaching and management of more junior staff or those in training, and on a regular basis to take charge of the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit.
Job responsibilities
Clinical
1.1 To provide high quality, research based, individualized patient care at all times for a group of patients.
1.2 To provide a problem solving approach to patient care, ensuring that care is evidence based and in line with trust policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
1.3 To prepare the clinical environment to meet the requirements of the post anaesthetic patients and anticipated workload.
1.4 Ensure drugs and equipment including resuscitation equipment within the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit is available, checked regularly and maintained in safe working order.
1.5 Ensure safe and appropriate use of oral drugs, intravenous drugs, epidural analgesia and patient controlled analgesia in the management of post‑operative pain for patients within the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit.
1.6 Offer assistance and guidance to ward staff on the management of PCAs and epidural analgesia in the absence of the Acute Pain Team.
1.7 To effectively administer both epidural and Intravenous Patient Controlled Analgesia prescribed to adult and paediatric patients.
1.8 To act as a leader, advisor and role model to less experienced staff.
1.9 Support the post anaesthetic / critically ill patient within the post anaesthetic care unit utilizing advanced nursing skills such as venous puncture and cannulation, administration of intravenous drugs and invasive monitoring.
1.10 To assist in the control of cross infection by adhering to departmental policy regarding dress, the maintenance of a clean working environment, decontamination and sterilisation procedures and asepsis.
1.11 Provide assistance in clinical procedures, guiding and supporting junior staff and taking action additional to own work role, where appropriate.
1.12 Provide immediate post‑operative care to all patients within the post anaesthetic care unit.
1.13 Under the guidance of senior staff provide initial emergency care to all levels of critically ill patients, both adult and paediatric, entering the post anaesthetic care unit.
1.14 To work and provide help and assistance in the Day Surgery Post Anaesthetic Care Unit and outlying service areas.
What We Offer
- The chance to work in a brand-new, purpose-built facility in addition to existing PACU areas.
- A supportive, multidisciplinary team environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse Part 1 or 2 / City & Guilds 752 / NVQ Level III in Operating Department Practice
- Degree / Diploma or evidence of equivalent experience
- Evidence of recent professional updating and relevant personal development
- IV Additives
- Intermediate Life Support (ILS)
- Paediatric Intermediate Life Support (PILS)
- Practice Assessor, Mentor Prep or equivalent
- ALERT
- Management Qualification
Knowledge
- Demonstrable experience in Post Anaesthetic Care, HDU or Critical Care Experience at Band 5
- CPD – Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
- Ability to liaise with other members of the multi‑disciplinary team
- Evidence of Advanced Skills in Practice i.e. IV Additives
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance
- Management of Staff and Resources
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£41,957 to £50,387 a year (pro rata) including High Cost Area Supplement
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We are excited to launch our state-of-the-art Cancer and Surgical Innovation Centre, designed to transform elective surgical care and increase our capacity for elective surgery.
This purpose-built facility features:
- 6 modern operating theatres equipped with advanced surgical technology
- 12 dedicated recovery bays providing high-quality post-operative care
- A streamlined elective surgical pathway focused on safety, efficiency, and patient experience which are aligned with our Trust values.
The multiple PACU’s at Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust provide post-operative care for a wide range of surgical specialities including robotics, gynae oncology, brachy therapy, hepato‑biliarily and maxillo facial surgery.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking motivated, forward‑thinking professionals to join our growing team of Band 6’s. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a brand‑new PACU service and existing PACU services in the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will provide a high standard of Post Anaesthetic Recovery Care to all patients following a variety of surgical procedures in Main Theatres, Day Surgery and outlying services, reflecting individual competencies and education, ensuring that care is evidence based and patient centred.
Assist in the management and organisation of the nursing service in the clinical areas including the teaching, coaching and management of more junior staff or those in training, and on a regular basis to take charge of the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit.
Job responsibilities
Clinical
1.1 To provide high quality, research based, individualized patient care at all times for a group of patients.
1.2 To provide a problem solving approach to patient care, ensuring that care is evidence based and in line with trust policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
1.3 To prepare the clinical environment to meet the requirements of the post anaesthetic patients and anticipated workload.
1.4 Ensure drugs and equipment including resuscitation equipment within the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit is available, checked regularly and maintained in safe working order.
1.5 Ensure safe and appropriate use of oral drugs, intravenous drugs, epidural analgesia and patient controlled analgesia in the management of post‑operative pain for patients within the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit.
1.6 Offer assistance and guidance to ward staff on the management of PCAs and epidural analgesia in the absence of the Acute Pain Team.
1.7 To effectively administer both epidural and Intravenous Patient Controlled Analgesia prescribed to adult and paediatric patients.
1.8 To act as a leader, advisor and role model to less experienced staff.
1.9 Support the post anaesthetic / critically ill patient within the post anaesthetic care unit utilizing advanced nursing skills such as venous puncture and cannulation, administration of intravenous drugs and invasive monitoring.
1.10 To assist in the control of cross infection by adhering to departmental policy regarding dress, the maintenance of a clean working environment, decontamination and sterilisation procedures and asepsis.
1.11 Provide assistance in clinical procedures, guiding and supporting junior staff and taking action additional to own work role, where appropriate.
1.12 Provide immediate post‑operative care to all patients within the post anaesthetic care unit.
1.13 Under the guidance of senior staff provide initial emergency care to all levels of critically ill patients, both adult and paediatric, entering the post anaesthetic care unit.
1.14 To work and provide help and assistance in the Day Surgery Post Anaesthetic Care Unit and outlying service areas.
What We Offer
- The chance to work in a brand-new, purpose-built facility in addition to existing PACU areas.
- A supportive, multidisciplinary team environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse Part 1 or 2 / City & Guilds 752 / NVQ Level III in Operating Department Practice
- Degree / Diploma or evidence of equivalent experience
- Evidence of recent professional updating and relevant personal development
- IV Additives
- Intermediate Life Support (ILS)
- Paediatric Intermediate Life Support (PILS)
- Practice Assessor, Mentor Prep or equivalent
- ALERT
- Management Qualification
Knowledge
- Demonstrable experience in Post Anaesthetic Care, HDU or Critical Care Experience at Band 5
- CPD – Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
- Ability to liaise with other members of the multi‑disciplinary team
- Evidence of Advanced Skills in Practice i.e. IV Additives
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance
- Management of Staff and Resources
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£41,957 to £50,387 a year (pro rata) including High Cost Area Supplement
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