Vacancy at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) Team at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital are recruiting band 6 Registered staff (Staff Nurses / ODPs) to join their busy team. The PACU is centrally placed in the Main Theatre Suite (of 17 theatres) and has 24 bays (including 4 paediatric bays). We also provide cover for two in-patient theatres in the Day Procedure Unit, two Obstetric Theatres, MRI / CT (for patients having had general anaesthesia) and the Brachytherapy Suite. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team (nurse, ODPs, HCAs, TSWs, medical staff) you will care for adults and children in the immediate post-anaesthetic/surgical phase.
Key Aspects of the Role
- Managerial aptitude and knowledge of hospital policy and procedure.
- High level of clinical skill set appropriate to the department.
- Outstanding communication skills.
- Act as a resource to support the team.
- Risk assessment skills and knowledge for the area.
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream – access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
- Free 24‑hours confidential counselling support
- On‑site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
- On‑site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
- Maintain clinical competence and act as a resource to team members
- Ensure that optimum care is given to all patients and is appropriately documented
- Deliver a high quality service for all patients within sphere of responsibility
- Act as role model and be a credible practitioner within the clinical area
- Evaluate the service provision in conjunction with the line manager and ensure agreed Trust standards are adhered to
- Facilitate the induction of new staff within the department and support the education of learners
- Ensure the dissemination of information to allow staff to take responsibility for decision making within the team
- Ensure the promotion of safety, well‑being and interests of patients, staff and visitors to the clinical areas, and to make all staff familiar with Health and Safety at work Act, Norfolk and Norwich Foundation Trust and departmental policies to investigate and record incidents/accidents and near misses
Additional Information
Applicants should apply promptly as the advert may close before the displayed closing date. The advert closes on Sunday 31 May 2026.
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