Job summary
Did you become a Nurse /ODP to deliver care you feel proud of every day?
This is an excellent opportunity for a RGN/Operating Department Practitioner (diploma level) to join a friendly, dynamic and supportive team of Recovery Nurses and ODPs.
Whether looking for a change of direction or to broaden your skills and experience working within all areas of Anaesthetic Theatre Recovery, you will be supported to be the best Nurse/ODP you can be.
You will be working with surgical patients of all ages, including children, who require one to one holistic care from an unconscious anaesthetic state through to discharge to the ward.
You will be required to rotate through Theatre Recovery areas at Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Bassetlaw District General and Montagu Hospital at Mexborough on a rotational days and night's basis.
Experience is desirable but not essential as a full comprehensive induction programme is available.
Main duties of the job
To provide the highest standard of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised holistic patient care in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, across designated sites. Caring for conscious and unconscious adults and children who are highly dependent over a 24-hour period (24 hours DRI Main Theatres Only). To mentor, support and supervise new and junior members of staff, acting as a role model for best practice and teamwork.
The post holder may be required to undertake the responsibility of the line Manager in his/her absence following the achievement of the required knowledge and skills. This will be obtained through the knowledge and skills framework and through the 'Personal/Professional Development Appraisal'system).
About us
You will have the benefit of a full supportive team to assist you in your professional and personal development with opportunities to participate in a wide range of in-house and national education developments.
Post anaesthetic recovery care provides individualised care for adults and children who require safe emergence from anaesthesia and surgery, and identifies any life threatening situations, which are dealt with in a skilled and timely manner. Care for high dependent patients and all surgical specialities are required. Competence is required with all types of equipment of a wide range i.e. blood pressure monitors to pain management systems, and insertion of invasive lines and monitoring.
The employee shares with the employer the responsibility for suggestions to alter the scope of the duties to improve the working situation. This document is intended to be a guide to the general scope of duties and it is not an inflexible specification.
All staff and volunteers working within the trust have a duty to be aware of their own and the organisation's roles and responsibilities for safeguarding and protecting children and young people, and vulnerable adults. You must be competent to recognise abuse, respond appropriately and contribute tothe processes for safeguarding, accessing training and supervision asappropriate to your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- At all times to work in accordance with the NMC or other appropriate governing body Codes of Professional Conduct. Ensure the nursing activities within the unit reach the required professional standard.Provide support to the Ward Manager regarding education/training/skill mix.
- Maintain the highest standards of patient care at all times. Ensure that all members of the team receive adequate support and are conversant with the Trust Policies and Theatre/Recovery Safe Practice Policies.
- Will utilise a variety of strategies to communicate effectively with patients and those involved in their care. The post holder must also communicate effectively with staff in the Trust, in other organisations and with the general public.
- At all times respect patient confidentiality and in particular, the confidentiality of electronically stored personal/manual data, in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
- Conform to Trust Drug and Medication Policies, ensuring correct recording of stocks and administration. Complete necessary training for the scope of professional practice, including administration of intravenous drugs. Report discrepancies immediately they are discovered.
- Be aware of individual responsibilities and maintain a clean and safe environment in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act. Identify and report immediately any untoward accident, incident or potential hazard.
- You must be aware of and adhere to Health and Safety legislation, policies and procedures, to ensure your own safety and that of colleagues, patients, visitors and any other person who may be affected by your actions at work. You are reminded of your duty under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to take reasonable care to avoid injury to yourself and others; to officially report all incidents, accidents and hazards using the Critical Incident Reporting Procedure; to use safety equipment provided for your protection at all times and to co-operate with management in meeting statutory requirements.
- Maintain a safe environment, use-approved manual handling techniques and equipment.
- Carry out procedures and treatments and supervise others doing the same.
- To understand and competently analyse clinical observations, using sound judgement and report as necessary to senior nurse/clinician.
- Understand purpose and function of specialised equipment and procedures utilised in the recovery setting.
- Report and label faulty equipment and inform the Ward Manager.
- Comply with Trust and National Policies/Guidelines at all times.
- Participate in performance review annually.
- Participate in the Trust's Strategy for Nursing and Midwifery.
- Comply with Trust policy in regard to uniform.
- Assess, plan and implement individual nursing care.
Management and Leadership1. To participate in the leadership/management of the ward as part of a professional development programme.2. To undertake the role and responsibilities of the senior nurse in their absence.3. Participate in off-duty planning.
Administration1. Contribute ideas for improving the planning of unit activities.2. Check that unit stocks are at a safe level with due regard for economy and patient needs. Report any needs to the person in charge of the shift.3. Participate in the Trust's Quality Improvement Programmes.4. Ensure the Trust policy for dealing with patients' property/valuables is adhered to.5. Maintain accurate nursing records in accordance with current NMC guidelines.6. Develop an understanding of the effective management of resources.7. Participate in risk assessment, adverse incident reporting and handling of complaints.
Education
1. Provide uniformity of teaching and the promotion of professional standards.
2. Assist in the education and training of all learners and contribute towards the assessment of their progress.3 Supervise the practical work of learners, using every opportunity for clinical teaching4. Provide preceptorship to junior members of the team as appropriate. Participate in orientation.5. Pursue personal study of professional developments and clinical matters. Access professional support systems such as preceptorship/clinical supervision.6. Develop IT skills as required in line with Trust developments.7. Be conversant with health education issues to staff, patients and their carers in order to identify risk factors with the patient so that an informed choice of action can be made.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- At all times to work in accordance with the NMC or other appropriate governing body Codes of Professional Conduct. Ensure the nursing activities within the unit reach the required professional standard.Provide support to the Ward Manager regarding education/training/skill mix.
- Maintain the highest standards of patient care at all times. Ensure that all members of the team receive adequate support and are conversant with the Trust Policies and Theatre/Recovery Safe Practice Policies.
- Will utilise a variety of strategies to communicate effectively with patients and those involved in their care. The post holder must also communicate effectively with staff in the Trust, in other organisations and with the general public.
- At all times respect patient confidentiality and in particular, the confidentiality of electronically stored personal/manual data, in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
- Conform to Trust Drug and Medication Policies, ensuring correct recording of stocks and administration. Complete necessary training for the scope of professional practice, including administration of intravenous drugs. Report discrepancies immediately they are discovered.
- Be aware of individual responsibilities and maintain a clean and safe environment in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act. Identify and report immediately any untoward accident, incident or potential hazard.
- You must be aware of and adhere to Health and Safety legislation, policies and procedures, to ensure your own safety and that of colleagues, patients, visitors and any other person who may be affected by your actions at work. You are reminded of your duty under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to take reasonable care to avoid injury to yourself and others; to officially report all incidents, accidents and hazards using the Critical Incident Reporting Procedure; to use safety equipment provided for your protection at all times and to co-operate with management in meeting statutory requirements.
- Maintain a safe environment, use-approved manual handling techniques and equipment.
- Carry out procedures and treatments and supervise others doing the same.
- To understand and competently analyse clinical observations, using sound judgement and report as necessary to senior nurse/clinician.
- Understand purpose and function of specialised equipment and procedures utilised in the recovery setting.
- Report and label faulty equipment and inform the Ward Manager.
- Comply with Trust and National Policies/Guidelines at all times.
- Participate in performance review annually.
- Participate in the Trust's Strategy for Nursing and Midwifery.
- Comply with Trust policy in regard to uniform.
- Assess, plan and implement individual nursing care.
Management and Leadership1. To participate in the leadership/management of the ward as part of a professional development programme.2. To undertake the role and responsibilities of the senior nurse in their absence.3. Participate in off-duty planning.
Administration1. Contribute ideas for improving the planning of unit activities.2. Check that unit stocks are at a safe level with due regard for economy and patient needs. Report any needs to the person in charge of the shift.3. Participate in the Trust's Quality Improvement Programmes.4. Ensure the Trust policy for dealing with patients' property/valuables is adhered to.5. Maintain accurate nursing records in accordance with current NMC guidelines.6. Develop an understanding of the effective management of resources.7. Participate in risk assessment, adverse incident reporting and handling of complaints.
Education
1. Provide uniformity of teaching and the promotion of professional standards.
2. Assist in the education and training of all learners and contribute towards the assessment of their progress.3 Supervise the practical work of learners, using every opportunity for clinical teaching4. Provide preceptorship to junior members of the team as appropriate. Participate in orientation.5. Pursue personal study of professional developments and clinical matters. Access professional support systems such as preceptorship/clinical supervision.6. Develop IT skills as required in line with Trust developments.7. Be conversant with health education issues to staff, patients and their carers in order to identify risk factors with the patient so that an informed choice of action can be made.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN with current registration and/or Diploma in Operating Department Practice
- Up-to-date knowledge of professional issues
Desirable
- Demonstrate professional development postregistration/qualification
- Scope Roles
Experience
Desirable
- Recent work experience during training/post qualifying in area
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills with multi-disciplinary team/client/relatives
- Demonstrate a caring manner with an understanding disposition, be interested and committed to caring for people from any type of cultural and environmental background or illness.
Desirable
- Ability and willingness to undertake further education in recovery/critical care skills.
- Provide evidence of supervision of students/nurses e.g preceptorship, Education, mentorship.
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working as required and good attendance.
- Precise and methodical in working practice and able to work under own initiative.
Desirable
- Making Decisions
- Embraces responsibility for identifying sound and effective solutions to a variety of different problems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN with current registration and/or Diploma in Operating Department Practice
- Up-to-date knowledge of professional issues
Desirable
- Demonstrate professional development postregistration/qualification
- Scope Roles
Experience
Desirable
- Recent work experience during training/post qualifying in area
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills with multi-disciplinary team/client/relatives
- Demonstrate a caring manner with an understanding disposition, be interested and committed to caring for people from any type of cultural and environmental background or illness.
Desirable
- Ability and willingness to undertake further education in recovery/critical care skills.
- Provide evidence of supervision of students/nurses e.g preceptorship, Education, mentorship.
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working as required and good attendance.
- Precise and methodical in working practice and able to work under own initiative.
Desirable
- Making Decisions
- Embraces responsibility for identifying sound and effective solutions to a variety of different problems
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).
