Job summary
Anaesthetic Practitioner
Band 5 (37.5 hours per week)
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic ODP /Anaesthetic Practitioner to join our friendly team of theatre practitioner with flexible approach to work patterns, ability to facilitate change and with good interpersonal skill in all different specialties eg Obstetric, Colorectal , Paediatric.
Able to work independently in all specialties.
Interviews: tbc
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to work as part of the theatre team, liaise with Aneasthetist, scrub and recovery team, providing a high standard of skills and support during each phase of the patient's perioperative journey care , as well as individualized patients needs.
You will need to work across the operating theatre unit both Croydon Elective Centre (CEC) and emergency Surgical Centre (ESC). Responsible for preparing each surgical Anaesthetic procedure and all of the necessary Anaesthetic equipment in readiness for all types of Anaesthetic or recovery of a patient.
About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Registered ODP/Anaesthetic Practitioner
- Enthusiastic, Flexible, Willing to take responsibility, Able to work within a team
- Able to use initiative proven communication skills
Desirable
- Related degree
- Basic experience in supervision of junior staff/others
- Basic computer skills
Kowledge and Understanding
Essential
- In dept and prove knowledge of the key area of speciality
- Able to organise and manage the day-to-day department activities
- Problem solving skills - able to respond to unexpected issues and provide first line response and identify appropriate sources of secondary support
- Team building
- Teaching/Facilitating/ Training experience
Desirable
- Intravenous and Drug calculation
Experience
Essential
- Able to manage difficult situation
- Experience of clinical supervision in an area: including management of rotas, resources and staff
- Significant post experience in Operating Theatre, with particular experience in area of key specialities: Paediatric, Obstetric, Trauma and General theatre anaesthetic practice
Desirable
Skills /Abilities
Essential
- Experience of analysing detailed information, evidence of successful projects and follow through action
- Punctual / Motivated
- An understanding of issues related to financial Management
- Previous experience of leading change in a clinical environment
Desirable
- Willing to learn
- Flexible approach to working
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Registered ODP/Anaesthetic Practitioner
- Enthusiastic, Flexible, Willing to take responsibility, Able to work within a team
- Able to use initiative proven communication skills
Desirable
- Related degree
- Basic experience in supervision of junior staff/others
- Basic computer skills
Kowledge and Understanding
Essential
- In dept and prove knowledge of the key area of speciality
- Able to organise and manage the day-to-day department activities
- Problem solving skills - able to respond to unexpected issues and provide first line response and identify appropriate sources of secondary support
- Team building
- Teaching/Facilitating/ Training experience
Desirable
- Intravenous and Drug calculation
Experience
Essential
- Able to manage difficult situation
- Experience of clinical supervision in an area: including management of rotas, resources and staff
- Significant post experience in Operating Theatre, with particular experience in area of key specialities: Paediatric, Obstetric, Trauma and General theatre anaesthetic practice
Desirable
Skills /Abilities
Essential
- Experience of analysing detailed information, evidence of successful projects and follow through action
- Punctual / Motivated
- An understanding of issues related to financial Management
- Previous experience of leading change in a clinical environment
Desirable
- Willing to learn
- Flexible approach to working
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
