Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Theatre Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner
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Role Overview
We are looking for a Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner to join our recovery team within the elective theatre department at Wansbeck General Hospital. This post will also support our emergency stream at Northumbria Hospital on a weekend and out-of-hours rota for night shifts and on-calls.
Requirements
- Previous recovery experience would be an advantage, however, a comprehensive training package is in place for newly qualified staff, or those new to the recovery environment.
- The successful candidate should be motivated, enthusiastic, and committed to delivering safe, high-quality care.
Working Hours
- Full-time posts are available (Part-time hours may also be considered).
Important Notes
- Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
- Please note: for secondment roles, before an application is submitted, please ensure you have received the appropriate approval from your current manager and have completed the required documentation beforehand (see secondment policy), as this may delay the process if an offer is to be made.
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Responsibilities
- Delivering excellent standards of care and providing patient support throughout the post-operative phase, advocating on behalf of the dependent patient.
- Undertaking the role of the recovery nurse ensuring safe practice is maintained and patients have a positive and safe recovery experience when delivering high-quality care.
- Working with, and supporting other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Will undertake preparation and monitoring of the recovery environment ensuring all equipment is maintained and in working condition.
- Supervising junior colleagues, unregistered staff, and students within your role and working alongside other wards and departments and other members of the MDT.
About Us
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck, and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, in addition to our state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. We also care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities such as health centres. We give people greater choice and control over their care to help them to live independently at home and avoid hospital admission where appropriate. High-quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to ensure every single patient and service user has an exceptional experience with us. We have one of the most extensive patient experience programmes of any trust in England.
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Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Nicola Roberts
- Job title: Theatre Team Manager
- Email address: nicola.roberts@northumbria-healthcare.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01670529522
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