Job summary
We are currently looking to recruit internationally educated nurses/ODP's who are experienced in anaesthetics and who would be able to work alongside and support our Anaesthetists in the provision of general, local and regional anaesthesia.
Anaesthetic practitioners will be required to work across a range of specialities and provide support for both elective and emergency procedures.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate competence as an anaesthetic practitioner with adult patients. The expectation of successful applicants is that they will work with adults and be supported to develop skills in paediatric anaesthetic practice.
Main duties of the job
- Under the direction of the Theatre team leader, the post holder will be responsible for implementing, coordinating and delivering effective, high quality care for the patient during the perioperative period.
- Works as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Works a support assistant to the Anaesthetist in the provision of emergency and elective procedures.
- To contribute to the overall efficiency and development of the theatre service.
About us
Anaesthetic practitioners will be required to work across a range of specialities which is very exciting and ensures our practitioners are developed and can later specialise. This is possible as we are large University teaching hospital and support the training and development of our staff. We are a tertiary hospital for the South West Peninsula of the United Kingdom which means we take specialist surgery referrals for Neurosurgery, Cardiothoracics and in addition are a Major Trauma Centre.
As an internationally educated practitioner you will be supported by our dedicated international recruitment team, our local perioperative Educators and will take part in the trust preceptorship programme and local Foundation programme for Perioperative staff. You will also be entitled to apply for courses to aid personal development and can progress to more senior roles as you become more experienced.
We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Provides high quality care to patients and their families during the perioperative period.
- Reporting and documenting all relevant patient needs, communicating changes to other health professionals in the multidisciplinary team.
- Act as Practitioner in charge, in the absence of the Team Leader ensuring efficient allocation of staff and resources.
- Demonstrates a commitment to evidence-based practice and clinical excellence and play an active role in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient centred care.
- To engage and interact with patients and their carers, explaining procedures and treatments to gain co-operation, understanding and allay apprehension.
- Assist with projects to develop and enhance patient care. Participate in the evaluation of patient outcomes, including audit, risk management and infection control.
- Assists in other clinical areas and speciality theatres if the clinical situation and staffing levels demand.
- Attend relevant meetings and deliver feedback.
- To develop and achieve objectives identified through continuing appraisal of job role.
- To develop appraisal skills and carry out appraisals and personal development plans for non-registered practitioners in line with Agenda for Change and the knowledge skills framework.
- Report and manage untoward incidents, such as clinical emergencies, injury or drug administration errors, as detailed in Trust policies and procedures.
- Demonstrating an awareness of and compliance with Health and Safety regulations/procedures that apply to staff, patients and visitors within the trust premises, reporting any deficiencies in equipment, furnishings or matters of hygiene.
- Contributing towards maintaining the set standard of clinical practice. Participating in audit and quality monitoring.
- Managing the clinical risk relating to individuals or a group of patients care, reporting issues to appropriate senior staff.
- Efficient and effective use of available resources.
- Attending team, Theatre user group, Directorate and Trust meetings as appropriate.
- In exceptional circumstances to take charge in the absence of senior staff.
- Maintain active NMC/HPC registration
- Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate and initiate appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development and training
- Maintain and continuously improve in-depth specialist knowledge relevant to the clinical area, which significantly contributes to the Trusts stated aims and objectives.
COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
- To provide leadership and act as a role model to junior colleagues and staff in training.
- Act as a Mentor/Facilitator to students and colleagues e.g. nursing, ODP, paramedic ,NVQ trainees and medical staff, participating in Induction programmes, guiding practice and assessing competencies to further develop staff.
- To promote and enhance effective communication and working relationships to maintain a cohesive and effective team. Take an active role to cascade information in Team Brief and departmental meetings.
- Work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team to maintain effective communication and good team working to ensure that work is neither overlooked nor duplicated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Provides high quality care to patients and their families during the perioperative period.
- Reporting and documenting all relevant patient needs, communicating changes to other health professionals in the multidisciplinary team.
- Act as Practitioner in charge, in the absence of the Team Leader ensuring efficient allocation of staff and resources.
- Demonstrates a commitment to evidence-based practice and clinical excellence and play an active role in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient centred care.
- To engage and interact with patients and their carers, explaining procedures and treatments to gain co-operation, understanding and allay apprehension.
- Assist with projects to develop and enhance patient care. Participate in the evaluation of patient outcomes, including audit, risk management and infection control.
- Assists in other clinical areas and speciality theatres if the clinical situation and staffing levels demand.
- Attend relevant meetings and deliver feedback.
- To develop and achieve objectives identified through continuing appraisal of job role.
- To develop appraisal skills and carry out appraisals and personal development plans for non-registered practitioners in line with Agenda for Change and the knowledge skills framework.
- Report and manage untoward incidents, such as clinical emergencies, injury or drug administration errors, as detailed in Trust policies and procedures.
- Demonstrating an awareness of and compliance with Health and Safety regulations/procedures that apply to staff, patients and visitors within the trust premises, reporting any deficiencies in equipment, furnishings or matters of hygiene.
- Contributing towards maintaining the set standard of clinical practice. Participating in audit and quality monitoring.
- Managing the clinical risk relating to individuals or a group of patients care, reporting issues to appropriate senior staff.
- Efficient and effective use of available resources.
- Attending team, Theatre user group, Directorate and Trust meetings as appropriate.
- In exceptional circumstances to take charge in the absence of senior staff.
- Maintain active NMC/HPC registration
- Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate and initiate appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development and training
- Maintain and continuously improve in-depth specialist knowledge relevant to the clinical area, which significantly contributes to the Trusts stated aims and objectives.
COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
- To provide leadership and act as a role model to junior colleagues and staff in training.
- Act as a Mentor/Facilitator to students and colleagues e.g. nursing, ODP, paramedic ,NVQ trainees and medical staff, participating in Induction programmes, guiding practice and assessing competencies to further develop staff.
- To promote and enhance effective communication and working relationships to maintain a cohesive and effective team. Take an active role to cascade information in Team Brief and departmental meetings.
- Work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team to maintain effective communication and good team working to ensure that work is neither overlooked nor duplicated.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner
- Perioperative specific qualification
Desirable
- Educated to diploma or degree level
- Advance life support trained
- Teaching/mentorship qualification
- Education qualification
- Computer literate
aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Positive attitude, motivated and able to motivate others
- Innovative and flexible
- Committed to personal, team and role development
- Evidence of recent CPD
- Knowledge and ability of evidence based practice
Desirable
- Awareness of financial constraints
- Evidence of change management
Attitude and motivation
Essential
- Positive attitude and ability to motivate others
- commitment to educate and develop others
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- oDemonstrable experience working in adult anaesthetics
- Anaesthetic/perioperative qualification
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience paediatric anaesthesia
- Perioperative experience
- Demonstrable experience in scrub and or recovery
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner
- Perioperative specific qualification
Desirable
- Educated to diploma or degree level
- Advance life support trained
- Teaching/mentorship qualification
- Education qualification
- Computer literate
aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Positive attitude, motivated and able to motivate others
- Innovative and flexible
- Committed to personal, team and role development
- Evidence of recent CPD
- Knowledge and ability of evidence based practice
Desirable
- Awareness of financial constraints
- Evidence of change management
Attitude and motivation
Essential
- Positive attitude and ability to motivate others
- commitment to educate and develop others
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- oDemonstrable experience working in adult anaesthetics
- Anaesthetic/perioperative qualification
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience paediatric anaesthesia
- Perioperative experience
- Demonstrable experience in scrub and or recovery
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
