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DSU Recovery Practitioner

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Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

14d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You should deliver high-quality post-operative care for patients, ensure safety, adhere to policies, manage pain, and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • You will provide post-operative nursing care for adult and pediatric patients, ensuring safety, managing pain, maintaining wound care, and communicating effectively with the surgery team.

Requirements

  • Our day surgery unit (DSU) are recruiting for a band five Recovery Practitioner, Care to Join us?
  • 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.
  • 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

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • 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.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title for this position is DSU Recovery Practitioner.

What qualifications are required for the Recovery Practitioner role?

Candidates should possess relevant nursing qualifications and should be focused on providing high standards of individualized care.

What are the primary responsibilities of a Recovery Practitioner in the DSU?

The primary responsibilities include providing high-quality nursing care for patients on the day case pathway, ensuring safety during immediate post-operative care, and adhering to theatre and Trust policies.

Will I be working alone or as part of a team?

You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary professional team to deliver comprehensive care to patients.

What types of patients will I be caring for?

You will care for both adult and paediatric patients undergoing a variety of day surgery procedures.

What kind of training and development opportunities are available?

There are various learning opportunities and further training available, as many staff work in more than one area of the unit and enjoy the challenges presented.

How do you ensure high standards of patient care?

High standards of patient care are ensured through adherence to agreed policies and procedures, regular training, and promoting a safe environment for patients and staff.

What is the work environment like in the Torbay day surgery unit?

The work environment is recognized for its excellence and is described as friendly and supportive, with a strong focus on patient feedback and staff morale.

Who should I contact for further details or to arrange an informal visit?

For further details or to arrange an informal visit, you can contact Alex Alen, Senior Sister, at alex.alen@nhs.net or by phone at 01803654040.

Are there any specific policies related to safeguarding vulnerable adults?

Yes, practitioners have responsibilities regarding safeguarding vulnerable adults and are required to access relevant training on this topic.

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Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Better health and care for all

Science & Healthcare
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5001-10,000
Employees
1948
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is a healthcare organisation in the UK that provides a wide range of medical and community services. This includes hospital care, community health services, adult social care, and mental health support across Torbay and South Devon. The Trust's mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate care, ensuring patients and their families receive seamless, integrated support. Their purpose is to improve the health and well-being of the local community by offering personalised, patient-centred care.