Job summary
- Main area
- Recovery Practitioner
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent: Full time
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 279- 7309561-JUL25
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Richards Hospital
- Town
- Chichester
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Recovery Practitioner/Staff Nurse
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
** THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST EMPLOYEES **
We are a friendly, dynamic recovery team that has vacancies for trained nurses or ODP’s.
If you are committed to provide a high standard of patient care. Theatre recovery can give you an opportunity to develop your critical care and high dependency skills within a friendly and supportive environment. You will need to demonstrate the ability to manage acutely ill patients; skills include airway management, pain management and care of unconscious post-operative patients.
The unit provides post-operative care for a wide range of specialties including: orthopaedics, urology, gynaecology, general and sub-specialty surgery, emergency and trauma.
We are looking for registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioners with excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt quickly in a demanding environment. You are a person who uses their own initiative but also works effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and who will provide high quality patient care. Previous experience is an advantage, but support is available from the line managers, variety of trainings and professional development team to further your skills and knowledge.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the Main theatres Recovery/CTC Recovery team and carry out patient care to the highest possible standard.
To be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of patients in the operating theatre recovery suites.
e organisation and supervision within a designated area of the department. To participate in promoting an environment conducive to learning and to assist senior staff with the teaching of learners as required. To participate in the setting and monitoring of quality standards in relation to clinical practice
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & 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, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & 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 & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Professional:
· Maintain personal and professional knowledge and competence and practice within the Nursing and Midwifery Council Codes of Conduct & Health Professionals Council Standards of Proficiency.
· Provide evidence based individualised patient care to a high standard and in accordance with the Trust’s policies, procedures and guidelines.
· Establish and maintain effective communication skills to support high quality patient care.
· Be aware of Health and Safety requirements and to assist in promoting the safety and well-being of other staff and patients. It is the responsibility of every employee to take care of their own health and safety and the safety of anyone who may be affected by what they do.
Responsibilities:
· Deliver skilled care for all patients and participate in the monitoring of the planning, delivery and evaluation of individualised patient care.
· Participate in setting and maintaining agreed standards of patient care.
· Ensure all records and documentation are compiled and maintained accurately and in accordance with the NMC Standards for Record Keeping.
· Use resources effectively and economically.
· Report accidents, complaints and incidents in a timely manner using the Datix system. Theatre Matron/ Service manager Band 7 Theatre/Recovery Practitioner Senior Theatre/Recovery Practitioner (Band 6) Theatre/Recovery Practitioner (Band 5) Theatre/Recovery Health Care Assistants
· Demonstrate a professional attitude at all times and comply with the Trusts Unifo
Person specification
esential
Essential criteria
- Professional registration- RN or Registered ODP
- Experience/Qualification- Nursing Diploma/ODP
- Skills -The ability to complete Recovery related competences within 6 months
- People management and development-excellent interpersonal/communication; commitment for professional development al develope
- Equality and diversity demonstrate understanding/Freedom to act-able to working independently innovative and self motivated.
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in Theatre Department
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Vanya Shishkova
- Job title
- Lead Theatre Recovery Practioner
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01243788122
- Additional information
Recovery Department ext 35298/35056
Theatre Department 35304/33018
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