Senior Operating Department Practitioner/Anaesthetic Nurse

Job summary

Supporting and deputising to the Theatre/Anaesthetic Coordinator in the management of the clinical area. This will involve dealing with complex situations and having to take appropriate action in emergency or unforeseen situations.

Act as a clinical role model and leader for all members of staff.

Provide specialist clinical advice to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients/clients and relatives/carers without supervision in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.

To be flexible in the approach to the clinical are and provide cover for any area specified within your level of competence. I.e. Nurse led discharge, Trust-wide resuscitation attendance; co-ordination of emergency/trauma lists or provides high-dependence care.

o Take an active role in rostering and rotation of staff in order to enhance their skills.

o To act as a team leader and ensure the effective and efficient management of the theatre lists.

Main duties of the job

Patient /Client Care (both direct & indirect)

To lead the provision of care in accordance with the Trust Policies reflecting current trends and developments in nursing/anaesthetics, and the NHS.

In conjunction with the staff team, to assist in developing and maintaining a Department philosophy and model of care.

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care, actively seeking evidence based practice, which will improve the quality of care and meet the needs of the patient. A holistic approach to caring should be planned that will include the appropriate level of physiological; pathological; spiritual, socio-economical and cultural aspects which influence the care of clients within your specific speciality.

Under the supervision of the Theatre/Anaesthetic Co-Ordinator to lead in setting goals and benchmarking standards of care. Develop tools to improve the quality of the service and co-ordinate clinical services across the Department.

To comply with and participate in the Trust's framework for Clinical Governance within the Department area.

About us

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.