HDU Recovery Lead Nurse Job Central London area,City Of London England UK,Nursing

Location: City Of London

HDU Recovery Lead Nurse
- Private Healthcare
- London - £40k to £44.9k + excellent benefits

A HDU / Recovery Lead Nurse opportunity has arisen in this reputable private hospital. The appointed person will be responsible for the day to day operational management of the HDU and Recovery units. They will be accountable for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating high quality post anaesthetic and critical care, as well as being responsible for leading the team, resource management and ensuring compliance with CQC andICS standards.

Salary

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£40,000 to £44,900 per annum, depending on experience/skill set.
Benefits include Private healthcare, 27 days annual leave, Blue Light Card discounts, Interest‑free season ticket loans, Local Business discounts, internal shop discounts, Personal development and training courses, Annual events and recognition awards, Career progression and increments, etc.
Permanent, full‑time, 37.5 hours per week.
Central North London

Requirements

Registered Nurse (UK NMC).
Teaching/Mentorship qualification & recognised post graduate Critical Care qualification
You will have experience within the role of Recovery Nurse and within the Critical Care environment
Experience with in the Independent healthcare sector, as well as undertaking clinical audit/s
Competence in delivering a high level of critical care & post anaesthetic care are essential.
Understanding of clinical governance and implications for practice
Excellent organisational skills and verbal and written communication skills
Good computer and numeracy skills
Able to time manage and prioritise care/duties and direct others to do the same

Duties to Include

Manage and lead the unit on a continual basis, to provide support to the Duty Managers Ward Managers and Theatre Suite
To provide supervision and support to the team.
To Deliver an Outreach service to the ward, offering support and guidance in the care of the acutely unwell patient.
To assist in the planning and the delivery of individualised, safe, effective and evidence based patient care
To ensure the provision of a welcoming, caring and safe environment for patients and their families.
To undertake the Duty Manager role
To work closely with the Consultant Users of the Ward
To participate in presenting and delivering teaching sessions for the clinical staff
To undertake mentoring of staff and performance review appraisals
To undertake risk assessments in accordance with the Hospitals policies, procedures and standards and national regulations
Responsibility for working with the Critical Care Fellows to ensure the rota is covered and where any difficulties with cover this is escalated
Assessing, planning, delivering and evaluation of a high level of critical care for patients
Delivery of a high level of post anaesthetic care for patients within the Theatre Recovery Room
Working with the Anaesthetic team to deliver high quality, safe patient care.
Participation in the on‑call rota and internal rotation of shift (inc night duty)
Provide initial urgent or emergency care as required

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