Bank Band 5 Recovery Nurse | Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Overview

The post holder will work as part of the multi-professional team to provide a safe, cost effective, efficient care environment for patients, relatives and carers. They will be expected to function clinically and professionally within the Theatres Department and other associated areas as required.

• They will be actively involved in the day-to-day supervision to new/less-experienced staff, healthcare support workers, university students (Nurses/ ODP’s).
• They will also act as a practice supervisor and assessor and continue their own personal and professional development by rotating within the perioperative specialities.
• The Post holder will be expected to work a shift pattern incorporating days, lates, weekends and occasionally nights and on calls if required.
• Employees should uphold the Trust’s CARES Values by demonstrating appropriate behaviours and encouraging this in others.
• Always adhere to the NMC/HCPC Code.
• Employees should demonstrate the commitment to improving patient care experience through effective team working
• Report, escalate and manage patient safety events and clinical emergencies as detailed in Trust-wide and local protocols and procedures.
• Be proactive in the prevention and management of complaints (formal and those via Patient Advice and Liaison Service) and when they occur investigate and respond in a timely manner.
• Manage the discharge and transfer of patients by using the SAFER discharge bundle and other discharge policies to ensure a seamless transition from theatres to ward or other clinical areas.
• Comply and promote compliance with Trust policies and guidelines e.g., Health and Safety, Clinical Risk and Infection Control.
• Take appropriate action to address unexpected changes and situations, informing the Theatre Bleep holder or senior member of staff or other if unable to resolve.
• Contribute to the clinical area non-pay budgets to ensuring good housekeeping and economic use of resources.
• Delegate duties and tasks to registered, un-registered staff, students/trainees and other staff as appropriate. Bands 2 to 4 as appropriate.
• Demonstrate an awareness of and compliance with health and safety regulations/procedures that apply to staff, patients, and visitors within Trust premises.

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

Our staff are real superstars; how they have responded to the challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic was amazing and reflects our values - which guide our decisions, our teamwork, how we support our people and how we deliver our patient care.

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