Post Anaesthetic Care Unit; PACU and Recovery Practitioner

The post holder is responsible for the assessment, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based patient care. Clinical expertise is utilised during the immediate post operative period within PACU and Recovery. Skilled assistance is provided in the post operative care of the patient. These skills are also employed in other satellite areas e.g Obstetrics.

The post holder will work collaboratively and co-operatively with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, meeting the needs of the patient whilst under no direct supervision. Assist in the management and organisation of clinical and satellite areas, implementing improvements to working practices as identified by audit/ clinical trials. Participate in the education and development of other staff members.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post;
Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Please see the attached specified job description for the full duties of this job. Any questions, please email Katie Murton.

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales .

Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Please see the attached job description for detailed full duties of the job. Any questions, please email Katie Murton.

• NMC Registered nurse/HCPC Registered Operating Department Practitoner
• Previous experience of working within a theatre environment
• Able to consistently demonstrate high quality patient care
• Puts patients first
• Respectful of others
• Must be able to participate in night shift.
• Immediate Life Support
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Experience in a wide variety of clinical specialities within the theatre environment.
• NMC/ HCPC registration

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Theatre Team Leader Post Anaesthetic Care Unit