RGN - Recovery

Our client offers clients a uniquely individual approach to cosmetic surgery. The state-of-the-art clinic provides the very latest surgical, cosmetic, and aesthetic treatments in a chic, comfortable, and welcoming environment. They are dedicated to providing satisfaction, the highest standards of care, and a very personal touch throughout the client journey. Their distinction lies in their people; it's their commitment, warmth, and relentless pursuit of excellence that truly sets them apart.

This is a pivotal role in assisting the whole clinical team to ensure that theatre lists and patient experience is well organised, prepared and runs to time. In addition to the principal duties which will occupy much of your time, you will be expected to assist with other responsibilities as a part of the clinical team. These might include accurate tracking of controlled drugs, maintaining sufficient medical related stock levels, other audits, decontamination of instruments, and otherwise ensuring CQC standards are maintained.

Main Duties:

• Provide critical care to your patients' post-surgery.
• Assist in the development and implementation of high standards of clinical practice in relation to post-operative care.
• Plan the individual care of patients and ensure this care is provided according to strict guidelines.
• Educate each patient in all aspects of their post-operative and after-care plans.
• Act as a support to junior members of staff and offer them guidance when necessary.
• Ensure all documentation for traceability is effectively completed
• Help to control and minimise the risk of cross infection by following the organisations’ Uniform Policy, and AFPP guidelines 2011, all procedures, policies and guidelines for the maintenance of a clean working environment, including decontamination and sterilisation of equipment.
• Admitting and discharging of patients following local anaesthetic.

Criteria:

• Qualifications required - RGN minimum of 3 Years experience in a hospital setting
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Ability to scrub
• Registered Nurse with a focus on recovery
• Previous experience in a Theatre/Recovery care setting as a ward/ recovery nurse with a particular focus in assisting the clinical team in pre and post operative care.
• You will be an enthusiastic, dedicated team player and also used to working with minimum supervision
• ALS and Airway Maintenance certifications would be desirable, though not essential - Training opportunities are available

Benefits:

• Access to cutting edge technology
• Treat patients with industry leading cosmetic products and advanced aesthetic treatments
• Training and Development opportunities
• Generous discounts on products & services (after 1 years' service)
• Team-building activities and dinners
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Free DBS Check
• 20 days Annual Leave + 1 Day’s Annual Leave for your Birthday