Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
PACU Practitioner
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Job Overview
We are looking for newly qualified or experienced Nurses and ODPs to join our PACU team.
An opportunity for nurses and ODPs who are committed to excellence, enjoys working together within the team and positively driven to face the future in the NHS.
We are an elective hub which provides care to different specialities such as Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Urology and etc.
The post holder will be part of the multi-disciplinary team in delivering post-surgery/procedure and post anaesthesia care to patients being cared for in the Recovery area.
The Recovery Practitioner will be practicing a high standard of care, participating in all activities in the department and work flexibly alongside the team members to meet and deliver service needs of the unit.
To practice according to NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2018) taking the responsibility of providing a high standard and holistic individualised care to each patient or a defined group of patients.
To work and practice within professional limitations and boundaries and escalating issues or difficulties to nurse in charge and/or Recovery Lead Practitioner if unable to resolve within own capability/capacity.
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of post-operative and post anaesthesia care needs of patients after surgery.
- Work collaboratively and as part of the team to deliver and meet the care needs of patients coming through the Recovery area.
- To participate in nursing care activities of the team within the area of work responsibility.
- To assist in the organisation and work planning of the PACU Senior Sister/Team Leader as required.
- To maintain and contribute to high quality standard of care delivery and ensuring professional practice is evidence-based.
- To support the integration and implementation of clinical governance in all aspects of patient care and service delivery.
- To contribute to the continuing professional development of students/learners, junior members of staff and colleagues.
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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme.
We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC / HCPC registration
- Diploma (HE) Operating Department Practice (or NVQ equivalent)
Desirable criteria
- Formal mentorship / assessment qualification e.g. completion of the Trust associate mentorship programme
Skills
Essential criteria
- Effective communication skills (verbal & written)
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to manage stressful/difficult situations
- Ability to influence current practice and influence change
Experience
Essential criteria
- Relevant post registration experience
- Passion to raise standards within own workplace
- Recent PACU/Theatre/HDU/ICU experience working with patient information systems
Desirable criteria
- Ability to practice within more than one role of peri-operative practice
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.
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Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.
We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.
We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.
Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.
Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.
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