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Post Anaesthetic Care Practitioner
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
279-7122298-MAY25
Employer
279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Town
Brighton
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
22/05/2025 23:59

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Post-Anaesthetic Care Unit Practitioner

Band 5

 About our Trust

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

 Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First .  In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme  for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. 

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. 

 

Job overview

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC/ACPC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification/ODP qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses. 

The Level 5 Operating Theatres situated at The Royal Sussex County Hospital is seeking highly motivated individuals to help support the delivery of Major Elective, Trauma, Emergency Surgery and 24hour Obstetric cover, in the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) / Recovery ward.

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated nurses/ODP’s to join our dynamic and skilled team dedicated to the provision of high standards of care and attention within the Recovery area. Previous Recovery experience, acute surgery, HDU/ITU experience is desirable.

As recovery nurses/ODP you will be supported through an internal staff training programme which will cover all aspects of recovery care within the Department.   The Trust is linked with Brighton University, which together with the Trust’s Strategy for Nursing and Staff Development provides access to courses and makes personal development easier.

As part of a busy departmental team you can expect to maintain your skills within a range of specialities since the department provides 24-hour emergency cover.

For further information, contact Leigh Pullar Team Leader, at the Royal Sussex County Hospital on 01273 696955  Ext 67408

Main duties of the job

Post Anaesthetic Nursing Care following  major surgery, acute emergencies, acute trauma and obstetrics.

This is a busy Post Anaesthetic Care Unit offering a wide variety of acute nursing care.  There is an in-house training program, Foundation and Advanced, to equip you with skills and knowledge through sets of competencies to work towards excellence in patient care.

Working for our organisation

Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops 

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First.  Our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.  We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • You will provide direct care for complex level one (e.g. immediate post-operative patients) and level two patients, (e.g. High Dependency and major surgery). You will be required to support the anaesthetist in the advent of a level three patient (e.g. ventilated / intensive care patients).
  • You will identify and promote evidence based clinical practice, ensuring patient centred care and best practice is delivered, whilst working within the trusts policies, guidelines, standards and NMC Code of Conduct.
  • You will emulate the trusts values and behaviours, role modelling to staff, patients and wider teams supporting change in the division.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details. 

Person specification

registration

Essential criteria
  • RN NMC / HCPC ODP registration

Experience

Desirable criteria
  • Surgical ward experience
  • Post operative care unit experience
  • Critical care experience

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident employerStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible Working

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Leigh Pullar
Job title
Team Leader
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01273 696955
Additional information

Leigh Pullar Team Leader

Post Anaesthetic Care Unit

Extension 67408

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