Clinical Specialist – Post Anaesthetic Care Unit

Role Overview

The PACU is centrally placed in the Main Theatre Suite of 17 theatres and has 24 bays (including 4 paediatric bays). It covers 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 multidisciplinary team (nurse, ODPs, HCAs, TSWs, medical staff) you will care for adults and children in the immediate post‑anaesthetic/surgical phase, supporting the Clinical Leader in managing patient activity, staffing and utilisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Clinical Leader in providing leadership and effective management and co‑ordination of patient activity, staffing and utilisation throughout the patient’s operative pathway.
• 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 a role model and be a credible practitioner within the clinical area.
• Evaluate service provision 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 investigate and record incidents, accidents and near misses.
• Support any “Human Factors” training and promote teamwork and culture.

Qualifications & Skills

• Managerial aptitude and knowledge of hospital policy and procedure.
• High level of clinical skill set appropriate to the department.
• Outstanding communication skills and ability to act as a resource to 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
• Free 24‑hour confidential counselling support
• On‑site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On‑site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, where you will become part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff.

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