Anaesthetic Practitioner
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Job summary
West Cornwall Surgical Unit care for patients on their day of admission, pre, peri and post operatively. We care for elective Urology, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Oral Surgery, ENT, Upper & Lower GI, Colo Rectal and Hand Orthopaedic patients. We ensure our patients receive high quality care, dignity and respect throughout the Unit and their stay. We are a welcoming, supportive and innovative team, and make a difference to each patient's experience of the NHS. We are looking for a team player who can lead, motivate and enthuse the team to deliver high quality care in what is a very busy environment. You'll plan, assess, and implement individual care programmes to those who need it most, and maintain a compassionate, caring and safe environment for all.
You will be given the opportunity to expand your role into PACU/Scrub, the Penlee Unit and the Surgical Ward.
As a member of our team you'll use your extensive understanding and knowledge of evidence based practice to enhance the care of our patients. Your ability to plan, evaluate and communicate patient care will be crucial to your work with qualified and unqualified nurses in your team.
We work together to create a positive team spirit, recognising achievements and celebrating success. We know that happy patients start with happy staff.
Main duties of the job
We work as part of a multi-disciplinary theatre team to deliver elective procedures across a wide range of specialities.
As well as furthering your clinical practice we offer many development and educational opportunities, including our award-winning 'Being Brilliant' programme which develops and nurtures all staff as future leaders.
The post holder will be expected to develop skills and specialty based knowledge to support anaesthetic practice in a multi-specialty environment, which may involve procedures performed on adult patients under general, regionaland local anaesthetic.
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
Details
Date posted
17 July 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
Depending on experience Dependant on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
156-5468113
Job locations
West Cornwall Hospital
St Clare Street
Penzance
TR18 2PF
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
West Cornwall Hospital
St Clare Street
Penzance
TR18 2PF
Employer's website
https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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