Recovery Practitioner

at  Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust

The role of the Recovery Practitioner is to care for patients following surgery, support the Band 6 and 7 in the day to day running of the Post-anaesthetic Recovery room and to deputise in their absence, when the need arises.
We cover both Gynaecology and Obstetrics Theatres- including the Emergency Obstetrics List which runs 24/7. There will also be the opportunity for staff to work in other operating theatres across the Trust once competencies have been met for the post.
The Recovery Practitioner will be expected to recover patients following surgery, and provide a high standard of evidence based clinical care to ensure the comfort and safety of patients.
They will be expected to be a role model for other members of staff and contribute towards the training and development of others. They should be able to recognise their own limitations and seek advice and support from senior members of staff.
The post holder will participate in delivering a high standard of patient care and safety. He/she will be expected to demonstrate enthusiasm to help create a suitable patient and an effective learning environment. This post will demand a commitment to providing flexible shift cover.
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

To be responsible for your own professional development, maintain a professional portfolio and keep up to date on current nursing and health service issues.
To take full responsibility for your own actions and to abide by the NMC Code of Conduct 2018 and or HCPC Code Conduct 2016.
Maintain own knowledge and clinical skills demonstrating competence in delivering a high standard of care.
To be conversant with all Nursing Policies and procedures
Maintain a current knowledge of professional issues, ensuring continued professional development is maintained.
Identify learning needs in self, negotiating a Personal Development Plan recognising own limitations.
Actively undertake education, development and supervision of self
Act as a clinical and professional role model, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area.