Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Recovery Day/case Practitioner

ENT Surgery will soon be working across both the Derriford and REI (Royal Eye Infirmary) sites in Plymouth. Therefore, we need to expand our existing team. We are looking for a recovery practitioner (with both stage 1 and stage 2 skills) with experience in caring for ENT patients.

 The role will include being involved in the initial planning process right through to commencement of and ongoing ENT lists at the REI.

The successful applicant will:

·         Be competent in stage 1 and /or 2 recovery or an anaesthetic practitioner willing to undertake stage 1 recovery

·         Work closely and collaboratively with existing Band 6 Team leaders at the REI to develop and deliver an education package around safe recovery and discharge of ENT patients.

·         Undertake care for both ENT and Ophthalmology patients

This is an exciting role and fantastic opportunity to develop current skills whilst being part of the wider team delivering on a new project.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for implementing, coordinating and delivering effective, high quality perioperative care for the surgical patient, following a client-centred model of practice and ensuring area of work runs smoothly and efficiently

• o carry out their duties within the guidelines of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct/HCPC professional guidelines.

• To contribute to the overall efficiency and development of the theatre service.

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.