Recovery (Registered General Nurse / Paediatric Registered Nurse / ODP

The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) is an international centre of excellence with an esteemed reputation for diagnosis, assessment and treatment of neuro-musculoskeletal conditions.

We are the largest specialist trust in the United Kingdom and amongst the largest orthopaedic specialist hospitals in Europe. The theatre complex at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital consists of 10 operating theatre, a plaster theatre 4 new operating theatres in the near future. In addition to the wide range we also perform minor urology case support general anaesthetic provision and recovery for the CT/MRI diagnostic scanning and CT guided procedures.

Furthermore we do major revision work not undertaken in other centres. The recovery areas currently consist of 15 bed spaces and other recovery spaces in the Surgical Admission Procedure Unit for chronic pain procedure. The Recovery has a well-established team where excellent standards of care are delivered.

We understand the rights to privacy and dignity and always put patients first. Here is an opportunity for staff to join the recovery team develop in both adult and paediatric post anaesthetic experience in all the recovery areas.

The band 5 role is open to learning and development of new knowledge and skills in theatres and all the recovery/ post anaesthetic environment. We are seeking a Band 5 recovery practitioner who is passionate, dynamic, forward thinking, to join the Recovery team ., The band 5 role is open to learning and development of new knowledge and skills in theatres recovery environment. We are seeking a Band 5 recovery practitioner who is passionate, dynamic, forward thinking, to join the team. Adult trained Candidates should be aware that it would desirable for them to be considering working a paediatric second registration in post anaesthetic role. As the department seeks to increase the paediatric recovery staff. They will be an expectation for the provision of high standards of care that is update and informed and best practice.

You will be expected to maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out recovery / post anaesthetic procedures. Responsible for the safe custody of medication, including checking and administration. Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework, you will motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Comfortable working in a high-pressure acute environment. Good eye for detail while monitoring patients, Ability to quickly notify medical personnel and experienced staff with regarding abnormal side effects or changes in a patient's condition. Proficiency with hospital management systems

Our Team is very diverse and works well together. This vacancy would suit any Nurse/ ODP who is looking for a Team that can provide a high level of mentoring and support on an on-going basis. We have a wide range of social events that staff may join locally in the department and trust events that staff also access team building exercises. There is good support from colleagues and structured clinical development supported by the clinical educator.

They are also a lot of training opportunities for staff to work and rotate in other areas if they express an interest. But the main area of employment will be the recovery department.