Job overview

We are looking for a dynamic and ambitious individual to join our recovery and anaesthetic team. Based from our recovery areas you will be integral in patient flow from our elective ward (D6), feeding into our 18 theatres and returning patients safely . This role is developing rapidly and will do in the future due to its success. Full training will be given and a supernumery period is afforded, to ensure all competencies are met before working solo.  If you feel up to the challenge , please see below for further information.

Main duties of the job

• Monitor patient’s condition, taking observations as directed and recording findings in the notes and EPR system and escalating observations outside normal parameters to nurse in charge.
• Under the direction of the recovery co-ordinator escort the patients back to the wards, whilst observing the post-surgical patient in transit and take action to get them to a place of safety should the patient deteriorate.
• Help to ensure patients’ safety, comfort, dignity, confidentiality and welfare at all times in accordance with Trust Policies.
• To assist the recovery staff with daily cleaning/equipment checks and stocking of the recovery unit to ensure the smooth running of the unit.
• To assist the recovery staff in the moving and handling of patients.
• To escort patient from the admissions area into the anaesthetic room performing all pre op checks.
• To work in tandem with the reception team to ensure the availability of runners and suitable equipment.
• Ensure the equipment needed for patient transfer is fully working and operational
• Ensure that care is appropriate, provided and is consistent with clinical guidelines.
• To ensure safe patient care in theatres when working with patients under sedation/Local anaesthetic/escalate all concerns to the named qualified practitioner assigned to that theatre.
• Promote the safeguarding of vulnerable patients in line with national and local policy. 

Working for our organisation

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice 3033