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As an anaesthetic practitioner you will work closely with all disciplines to ensure the promotion of high standards for all patients encompassing a variety of specialities.
You will be expected to carry out all relevant forms of care with direct supervision and will be expected to demonstrate procedures and supervise unqualified staff.
The post holder will need to be a registered Nurse or ODP
Ensure that the physical environment, including COSHH, conforms to health and safety policies.
Check all Anaesthetic equipment prior to the start of an operation, removing all faulty equipment and send it for repair.
To ensure that all necessary equipment and anaesthetic requirements are available according to the nature of the procedures to be performed.
Ensure that all anaesthetic rooms and theatres must be kept clean, tidy and stocked according to agreed levels, checking all expiry dates. All staff must take part in the stock take process. Remain in theatre and/or anaesthetic room at all times except when requested to carry out other duties, or after notifying the anaesthetist or scrub assistant of their location. Check patients in the waiting bay, confirming that the pre-operative checklist has been completed and that the correct patient is escorted to the designated theatre
To assist patient positioning for surgery, maintaining safety, patient confidentiality and dignity. To ensure accurate storage and administration of drugs according to the department policy.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ruth jones Job title: Interim Anaesthetic Clinical Leader Email address: Ruth.jones328d26@wales.nhs.uk Telephone number: 02921 846042
Paul Warman
Interim Lead Nurse/Theatre Manager
Paul.warman@wales.nhs.uk
Tel: 02921 845529
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