Job summary
If you are ready for a change and want to be part of a great team then come and work here! We are looking for experienced, dynamic, flexible and highly motivated individuals who enjoy working in a team and are a seeking a new challenge. The theatre suites here at the RSCH are busy, multi-specialty units committed to delivering a high standard of care.
Your proven leadership and organisation skills along with your ability to prioritise and remain calm under pressure in a busy team environment will ensure you are able to demonstrate your excellent communication skills and drive to succeed.
You should have experience in a wide range of specialties; proven experience of leading a team and be prepared to support both departments during nights, evenings and weekends.
We are leaders in Major Laparoscopic Surgery & Robotic Surgery with the Minimal Access Therapy Training Unit - an internationally recognised centre of excellence created for the teaching of innovative laparoscopic surgical techniques.
Main duties of the job
Specialties here include: Colorectal, Urology, Gynae Oncology, Hepatobiliary, and Upper GI, Breast Surgery, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics, Major Head and Neck and ENT, Trauma & Orthopaedics and CEPOD. We are the Regional referral centre for Upper GI work, including emergency Oesophagogastric cases.
Day Surgery is a purpose built unit covering many specialities including ENT, Maxillo Facial, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Urology, Pain and dedicated paediatric lists.
- To provide skilled assistance to the anaesthetist or surgeon or to work in post anaesthetic care unit as required.
- To work cohesively with all members of the multidisciplinary theatre team to ensure provision of high quality, individualised patient care.
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To provide a high standard of individualised patient care and skilled assistance in all specialities and areas as required.
To be responsible for cleaning and maintenance of equipment, cleaning and stocking of anaesthetic rooms and theatres as per Trust policy.
To participate in the training, support and induction of students, preceptees, return to practice candidates and new members of staff in theatres.
To hold the priority bleep and undertake role as a member of the priority & trauma teams.
Participate in third tier on-call rota.
To assist the Anaesthetic Team Lead in leading the Anaesthetic Practitioner team in the provision of high quality, research based care that is patient focussed.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HsiGn9joTQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like more information regarding this exciting opportunity or would like to arrange an informal visit please contact Lara Goodchild or Lisa Tinker, Shared Anaesthetic Team Leads
Please refer to the full jobdescription / person specification
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o To provide high quality, research based, individualised patient care at all times.
o Provide expert support in operating theatres as directed by Anaesthetic Team Lead.
o To provide a problem solving approach to patient care.
o To prepare the clinical environment to meet the requirements of the operating lists and anticipated workload and when on night duty complete specific departmental tasks as required
o Take part in or lead all stages of WHO Surgical Safety Checklist prior to undertaking any procedure.
o To provide expert assistance and support in accordance with the roster or as directed by Anaesthetic Team Lead.
o To act as the patients advocate and give psychological support to the patient e.g. whilst in the anaesthetic room, during local anaesthetic procedures.
o Provide expert assistance to the anaesthetist whilst in the anaesthetic room e.g. the application of monitoring equipment and the positioning of the patient.
o To ensure and assist with the safe preparation of patients for operative procedures e.g. application of patient monitoring, safe transfer and positioning of patients on the operating table, holding of limbs during skin preparation and draping
o Assist the anaesthetist with perioperative management and care of patient including physiological monitoring and support of systems.
o Prepare and administer prescribed drugs in accordance with Trust policy and monitor effects of those drugs.
o To assist in the control of cross infection by adhering to departmental policy regarding dress, the maintenance of a clean working environment, decontamination and sterilisation procedures and asepsis.
o Provide assistance in operative procedures, guiding and supporting junior staff and taking action additional to own work role, where appropriate.
o Provide immediate post-operative care.
o When on night duty, undertake immediate post anaesthetic care responsible for the immediate care of the post anaesthetic patient.
o Act as a skilled member of the priority/trauma team.
o Provide support to junior staff at priority calls, trauma calls, obstetric crash calls and major haemorrhage calls.
o Provide help and assistance in the Day Surgery Theatres, if required.
o Monitor, assess and care for up to and including level 3 patients post resuscitation or in the immediate post-operative phase.
Please review full Job description and person specification for all details
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like more information regarding this exciting opportunity or would like to arrange an informal visit please contact Lara Goodchild or Lisa Tinker, Shared Anaesthetic Team Leads
Please refer to the full jobdescription / person specification
#
o To provide high quality, research based, individualised patient care at all times.
o Provide expert support in operating theatres as directed by Anaesthetic Team Lead.
o To provide a problem solving approach to patient care.
o To prepare the clinical environment to meet the requirements of the operating lists and anticipated workload and when on night duty complete specific departmental tasks as required
o Take part in or lead all stages of WHO Surgical Safety Checklist prior to undertaking any procedure.
o To provide expert assistance and support in accordance with the roster or as directed by Anaesthetic Team Lead.
o To act as the patients advocate and give psychological support to the patient e.g. whilst in the anaesthetic room, during local anaesthetic procedures.
o Provide expert assistance to the anaesthetist whilst in the anaesthetic room e.g. the application of monitoring equipment and the positioning of the patient.
o To ensure and assist with the safe preparation of patients for operative procedures e.g. application of patient monitoring, safe transfer and positioning of patients on the operating table, holding of limbs during skin preparation and draping
o Assist the anaesthetist with perioperative management and care of patient including physiological monitoring and support of systems.
o Prepare and administer prescribed drugs in accordance with Trust policy and monitor effects of those drugs.
o To assist in the control of cross infection by adhering to departmental policy regarding dress, the maintenance of a clean working environment, decontamination and sterilisation procedures and asepsis.
o Provide assistance in operative procedures, guiding and supporting junior staff and taking action additional to own work role, where appropriate.
o Provide immediate post-operative care.
o When on night duty, undertake immediate post anaesthetic care responsible for the immediate care of the post anaesthetic patient.
o Act as a skilled member of the priority/trauma team.
o Provide support to junior staff at priority calls, trauma calls, obstetric crash calls and major haemorrhage calls.
o Provide help and assistance in the Day Surgery Theatres, if required.
o Monitor, assess and care for up to and including level 3 patients post resuscitation or in the immediate post-operative phase.
Please review full Job description and person specification for all details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- City and Guilds 752/NVQ Level 3/ Dip HE in Operating Department Practice. Anaesthetic Nurses - ENB 182 or equivalent UK recognised qualification in Anaesthetics
Desirable
- Management Course
- Mentorship or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of perioperative practice including up to date knowledge of AAGBI, NICE and DAS guidelines.
- Demonstrable knowledge of normal and altered anatomy and physiology including commonly encountered pre-existing patient conditions
- Possess underpinning knowledge of pharmacology in perioperative care
- CPD - evidence of post qualification experience and continuing professional development
- Member of relevant professional body - HCPC or NMC
Skills and Capabilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and within the multidisciplinary team
- Ability to assess patients and develop individualised, high quality perioperative care plan
- Be able to recognise and act upon changes in patients physiological parameters
- Management Skills and leadership skills - Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others. Example - ensuring WHO Surgical Safety Checklist is undertaken
- Ability to work where appropriate with autonomy and in line with National and Local Policy
- Ability to escalate issues to appropriate senior staff in difficult or challenging circumstances and remain calm under pressure
Desirable
- IT Skills - use of e-mail and keyboard skills preferable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- City and Guilds 752/NVQ Level 3/ Dip HE in Operating Department Practice. Anaesthetic Nurses - ENB 182 or equivalent UK recognised qualification in Anaesthetics
Desirable
- Management Course
- Mentorship or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of perioperative practice including up to date knowledge of AAGBI, NICE and DAS guidelines.
- Demonstrable knowledge of normal and altered anatomy and physiology including commonly encountered pre-existing patient conditions
- Possess underpinning knowledge of pharmacology in perioperative care
- CPD - evidence of post qualification experience and continuing professional development
- Member of relevant professional body - HCPC or NMC
Skills and Capabilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and within the multidisciplinary team
- Ability to assess patients and develop individualised, high quality perioperative care plan
- Be able to recognise and act upon changes in patients physiological parameters
- Management Skills and leadership skills - Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others. Example - ensuring WHO Surgical Safety Checklist is undertaken
- Ability to work where appropriate with autonomy and in line with National and Local Policy
- Ability to escalate issues to appropriate senior staff in difficult or challenging circumstances and remain calm under pressure
Desirable
- IT Skills - use of e-mail and keyboard skills preferable
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).
