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Deliver clinically effective care to the patient during the immediate post-anaesthetic period

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Deliver clinically effective care to the patient during the immediate post-anaesthetic period

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Support the patient during anaesthetic emergence, prioritising patient safety through continuous assessment and clinical evaluation

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Support the patient during anaesthetic emergence, prioritising patient safety through continuous assessment and clinical evaluation

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monitor the patients physiological parameters, providing appropriate interventions and treatment until the patient has recovered from the effects of the anaesthesia and/or surgery and is stable

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Promptly identify adverse postoperative complications of surgery and anaesthesia and manage accordingly 

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Promptly identify adverse postoperative complications of surgery and anaesthesia and manage accordingly 

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receive, assess and deliver patient care on the patient's arrival into the recovery area

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Implement clinical interventions that facilitate safe and effective recovery, enhancing patient outcomes and experience 

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Implement clinical interventions that facilitate safe and effective recovery, enhancing patient outcomes and experience 

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Surgical site inspection and postoperative care requirements 

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Surgical site inspection and postoperative care requirements 

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Be observant in case the patient seems off

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Be observant in case the patient seems off

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Handing over patients to the ward nurse to return back to the ward

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Handing over patients to the ward nurse to return back to the ward

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A recovery odp, sometimes known as a post-anaesthesia care unit (PACU) nurse, monitors and cares for patients after surgery or anaesthesia treatments. They assess vital signs, manage pain, ensure patient comfort and provide essential support during patient critical recovery periods.

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Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

As a Recovery Nurse/ODP, your primary responsibilities will include:

Providing a safe environment for unconscious patients, including airway maintenance and vital sign monitoring.

Identifying surgical or anaesthetic complications and taking prompt corrective action.

Administering pain management, wound care, and fluid replacement as required.

Ensuring the well-being of patients during their recovery phase.

Working autonomously and confidently to deliver exceptional care.

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Always be alert

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Prepare patient for transfer to the ward

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Prepare patient for transfer to the ward

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Oxygen supplementary system
Oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal airways
Laryngoscopes (adult and children)
Suction machines
Medicine Cart
Intravenous cannulae and fluids
Bedside Monitors
Defibrillator

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Safe handover of patient specific information 

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Safe handover of patient specific information 

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Making sure the patients vital signs are good before they go back to the ward. 

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Making sure the patients vital signs are good before they go back to the ward. 

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Patient is cared for until they are able to take care of their basic functions

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Patient is cared for until they are able to take care of their basic functions

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Team player

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will be responsible for providing, compassionate, high quality safe care whilst working in an acute fast-paced environment. Patient safety and good practice depends not just on highly performing surgeons’, but also on effective surgical team working that enhances the performance of the team and results in good patient outcomes. You will therefore, also need excellent communication, organisational and problem solving skills.

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The postoperative phase of the surgical patient’s peri operative experience begins after the surgical or interventional procedure is completed and the patient is admitted to a post procedure area (usually a postanesthesia care unit (PACU) or an intensive care unit (ICU) or discharged to home.
Ideally an area is designated for the postoperative or postprocedure care of patients. It may vary in name or location according to its specific function within the health care facility.
In some settings in which only local anaesthetics are used, the patient has a brief observation period in a room where the procedure was performed. When the patient’s condition is determined to be physiologically stable using criteria set by the surgeon, the patient is discharged from the facility. Dental, podiatrist, and dermatological offices often function in this capacity.
Immediate postoperative patient care is usually provided in a designated are of the hospital or ambulatory care facility. The area may be called the recovery room (RR) or postanesthesia recovery (PAR) unit. (PACU) is used to describe a specialised area for patient recovery from anaesthesia.

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In recovery the ODP will receive, assess and deliver patient care on the patient's arrival into the recovery area. They will monitor the patients physiological parameters, providing appropriate interventions and treatment until the patient has recovered from the effects of the anaesthesia and/or surgery and is stable.

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In recovery the ODP will receive, assess and deliver patient care on the patient's arrival into the recovery area. They will monitor the patients physiological parameters, providing appropriate interventions and treatment until the patient has recovered from the effects of the anaesthesia and/or surgery and is stable.

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To adhere to the NMC / HCPC Code of Professional Conduct at all times

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To adhere to the NMC / HCPC Code of Professional Conduct at all times

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Promote and maintain the highest standards of individualised nursing/ODP care according to PHG Policies and Practice, Clinical Guidelines and national standards.

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Promote and maintain the highest standards of individualised nursing/ODP care according to PHG Policies and Practice, Clinical Guidelines and national standards.

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To accurately assimilate and interpret clinical information about the patients’ condition, instigate appropriate remedial action and promptly report changes

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To accurately assimilate and interpret clinical information about the patients’ condition, instigate appropriate remedial action and promptly report changes

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To ensure that accurate records are maintained reflecting both changes in the patient’s condition and the treatment delivered

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To ensure that accurate records are maintained reflecting both changes in the patient’s condition and the treatment delivered

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Promote adherence to and fully engage with the WHO Checklist and 5 Steps to Safer Surgery.

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Promote adherence to and fully engage with the WHO Checklist and 5 Steps to Safer Surgery.

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To ensure that practice is evidence-based and with support assist in the development of policies and protocols within the clinical area.

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To ensure that practice is evidence-based and with support assist in the development of policies and protocols within the clinical area.

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Provide expert, holistic care of the highest standard to both perioperative patients and their relatives 

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Provide expert, holistic care of the highest standard to both perioperative patients and their relatives 