Ward & PACU Practitioner

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  • Harrogate, North Yorkshire
  • £31,049-37,796 per year
  • Contract
  • Part-time
  • 12 days ago
Our Ward/PACU areas provide patient focused, high quality care to patients in the pre & post-operative phase of their treatment. The Day Surgery Unit at Harrogate District Hospital is an outstanding, ACSA accredited department that offers a bespoke training package for all new starters. With fantastic career progression and the unique opportunity for both practitioners and nurses to work across the Ward and PACU. The successful candidate will be supported to thrive in a department that caters for multiple specialities across both adult and paediatric services. We are seeking highly motivated ODPs / Nurses to join our near fully established team.You will need to be a Registered Nurse or ODP, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You must also be prepared to have a flexible approach to duties to meet the needs of the service.Main duties of the jobAdmitting patients and preparing them for theatre. First stage recovery takes place in the post anaesthetic care unit, this includes airway management. Second stage recovery takes place in the ward area. Receive handover of the patient and commence post operative care. Perform nurse led discharges.The successful candidate will be expected to work in both the PACU and ward area in day surgery. Competency based training will be provided in both areas.About usHarrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!We offer colleagues:
  • A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
  • Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
  • Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
  • Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
DetailsDate posted22 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rataContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternPart-timeReference number421-PSC-3259RJob locationsHDFTLancaster Park RoadHarrogateHG2 7SXJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions please contact Lorraine Groves on lorraine.groves2@nhs.net. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions please contact Lorraine Groves on lorraine.groves2@nhs.net.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • NMC/HCPC registration
Desirable
  • Mentorship qualification
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development
  • Previous experience as a PACU practitioner
  • Previous experience on a ward
  • Previous paediatric experience
  • I.V. Drug administration
  • RCUK Immediate life support trained
  • RCUK Paediatric immediate life support trained
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • NMC/HCPC registration
Desirable
  • Mentorship qualification
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development
  • Previous experience as a PACU practitioner
  • Previous experience on a ward
  • Previous paediatric experience
  • I.V. Drug administration
  • RCUK Immediate life support trained
  • RCUK Paediatric immediate life support trained

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