DSU Recovery Practitioner

If you could work as part of a multidisciplinary professional team to provide high standards of care individualised acer for the people who use our services whilst maintaining privacy and dignity at all times, then this is the role for you.
You will provide high quality nursing care for all patients on the day case pathway and provide safe immediate post operative care to a wide range of both adult and paediatric patients undergoing a variety of day surgery procedures in primary recovery.
To ensure high standards of patient care is given in accordance with agreed policies and procedures.
To adhere to all theatre and Trust policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients' visitors and staff to maintain quality standards. Understand the roles and responsibilities regarding safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and have a responsibility to access training.

• This post is for part-time 30 hours per week, Safe care of a patient post anesthetic including:

+ care of the airway.
+ pain management.
+ wound care.
+ Being aware of immediate post operative complications.
+ responding to the needs of the deteriorating patient.
+ Reassuring anxious or confused patients
+ Good communication with all members of the day surgery team

Working for our organisation
Torbay day surgery is recognised locally and nationally as a centre of excellence we work very closely with the whole multi-disciplinary team and our very proud of the service we provide and our outcomes.
We get regular positive feedback from patients who comment on the friendly atmosphere which we try to promote for our patients and our staff. The variety of care in day surgery means there are learning opportunities and further training.
Many staff work in more than one area of the unit and enjoy the challenge. Day surgery is changing and growing across the NHS and in Torbay we push boundaries, we have close links with The British Association of Day Surgery and our always looking for ways to improve our current pathways and take on new challenges.
Why work with us - 1 (pagetiger.com), + To ensure effective assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care through the development of written care plans
+ Work collaboratively with other professionals
+ To ensure safe recovery of patients' post-surgery
+ Responsible for carrying out post-operative telephone follow up for patients the day after their surgery
+ To ensure that all learners are guided and assessed to effectively achieve their objectives and standards of care
+ To develop effective communication with the multidisciplinary team, relatives and other nursing staff to ensure they receive clear and accurate information.
+ Recognise and respond to emergency situations
+ Supervise and participate in the education and training of other members of the team
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
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You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a 'Staff Carers' policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer's Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
+ We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply promptly
+ Please read the job description and tailor your application to reflect the role
+ Correspondence will be via Trac, text and email. Please check your email and Trac account regularly.
+ Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band
+ If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion
+ It is your responsibility to assist us in the timely receipt of appropriate references
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.