Peri-Operative Practitioner

Job description

Band 5 Nurse/Perioperative Practitioner – Adult Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This role requires a highly motivated, compassionate professional ready to deliver exceptional postoperative care to a diverse range of surgical patients—vascular, plastics, orthopaedics, ENT, obstetrics and neurosurgery—in a fast‑paced, forward‑thinking environment. You will ensure safe, effective recovery for patients emerging from anaesthesia in close collaboration with anaesthetists, surgeons, theatre staff, patient flow coordinators and ward teams.

• Deliver high‑quality, compassionate postoperative care to a diverse range of surgical patients.
• Monitor and assess patients recovering from anaesthesia, ensuring safe airway management, effective pain control and timely escalation of concerns.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support smooth and safe patient journeys.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, efficient, and well‑organised PACU environment, adapting to changing clinical demands.
• Support the implementation of evidence‑based practice and uphold the unit’s philosophy of patient‑centred, safe care.
• Participate in ongoing professional development, building skills and confidence to progress within the PACU team.
• Provide support and guidance to colleagues, including students and unregistered staff, fostering a positive learning environment.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and adhere to all clinical, professional and organisational standards.
• Act as a professional role model, demonstrating excellent communication, teamwork and a commitment to continuous improvement.

• Registered Nurse (Level 1 or
  2) or Registered Operating Department Practitioner.
• Current UK NMC registration with evidence of clinical practice in the UK, or be a final‑year nursing student studying in the UK.

• Understanding of current issues in health care.
• Knowledge of the principles of patient‑centred care.
• Experience in a fast‑paced, multi‑specialty environment is an advantage.

This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Applicants must provide relevant documentation.