This secondment with the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit at James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust runs for 11 to 12 months. The post covers recovery of adults and children in the immediate phase after anaesthesia, including handover, airway, observations, pain control, controlled drugs and wound care. The unit has eight bays in the main theatre suite and also supports day procedures, orthopaedics, ophthalmology and dental work. NMC or HCPC registration is required.
What the job involves
- Receive patients from theatre and ensure a complete, safe handover from anaesthetist or theatre staff
- Maintain airway management and keep observations within acceptable ranges
- Manage pain with appropriate analgesia when required
- Monitor temperature and intervene when required
- Administer all prescribed drugs, including controlled drugs
- Use administration pumps and pain controlled analgesia pumps safely and effectively
- Provide wound care and management
- Take part in the safe recovery of post-surgical patients, meeting professional standards at all times
- Care for adults and children in the immediate post-anaesthetic and post-surgical phase
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team with nurses, ODPs, TSWs and medical staff
Qualifications
- Qualified nurse or ODP, or newly qualified at Band 5 level
Registration & licences
- NMC or HCPC registration
Experience
- Experience within an adult acute area
Skills & knowledge
- Willingness to learn
- Good organisational skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to prioritise workload
- IT skills
- Previous experience of team working
Other
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Flexible working to meet the needs of the service
Nice to have
- At least 6 months' experience in an acute NHS setting
- Experience in a recovery setting, as a student or qualified
- Mentorship or equivalent qualification
- Experience of working with paediatric patients
- Intravenous administration qualification
- Airway management exposure
What’s offered
- Wide range of educational and development resources
- Individualised training and development plan
- Practice education team support in the clinical area
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