Band 5 Recovery Nurse

Job summary

The postholder will be expected to consistently demonstrate behaviours aligned to the Trust's shared commitments, embedding compassion, inclusion, integrity and excellence in their day-to-day practice.

He / she is expected to supervise and teach unqualified staffwith the support and supervision of more senior members ofthe team.

He / she is expected to develop the skills needed for patientcare within the peri-operative area.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care, development,implementation and evaluation of the care given to patients within the Recovery Unit.

Is expected to supervise and demonstrate their skills to new and junior members of the staff.

Assist with the efficient running of the Recovery Unit

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across four main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust

Person specification

Education & Professional Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development
• Registered Nurse on the NMC register. Holds appropriate level for the area of specialty
• Registered Nurse / ODP

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Awareness of clinical issues within the theatre department
• Aware of developments within profession
• Able to work as part of a team within set boundaries
• Demonstrates a genuine interest and has awareness of issues in specialty
• Knowledge of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
• Awareness of current nursing and NHS issues
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Evidence of working cooperatively in a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality

Others

Essential

• Ability to work full shift pattern including rotation, nights, twilight shifts, weekends & bank holidays as relevant to area

Royal Free Shared Commitments

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of theatre nursing
• Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting
• Experience working with acutely ill patients
• Evidence of teaching and assessing
• Ability to utilise pre registration

Personal qualities and attributes

Essential

• Flexible and adaptive to changing situations
• Willing to develop perioperative practice
• Highly motivated towards theatre nursing
• Maintain professional image / attitude at all times
• Patient centred in all aspects, acts as an advocate for patient
• Non-judgmental attitude
• Ability to accept criticism constructively/aware of limitations
• Ability to cope with highly pressurized environment within area of specialty