An exciting opportunity has arisen for the correct candidate to join our Anaesthetic and Recovery team. The post is suitable for the either an ODP or Nurse with experience in both anaesthetic and recovery areas. Our new theatre suite designed for Day Case & Inpatients boasts state‑of‑the‑art equipment and staffing levels that provide an exemplary environment where best practice can be achieved.
Specialties
* Adult & Paediatric, elective and emergency
* General, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Urology, Vascular, ENT, Dental, Cardiology, Thoracic, Cardiac, Farage & Maternity
Benefits
* Improved work/life balance
* Typical finish on time
* Electronic rostering produced 5–8 weeks in advance
* Planned annual leave in advance
* Buddy system – work alongside an AR team member each day
* Monthly training sessions
* Team statistics: 50% achieved mentorship & 60% level 6 study
* Anaesthetic simulation training (Sim Man and in‑situ) – practice scenarios
* Monthly team meetings/updates
* Planned volunteer overtime
* Preferential WLI rates
Key Responsibilities
The position is primarily a theatre anaesthetic and recovery practitioner, however some rotation and flexibility will be required to meet service needs. The post holder will be expected to participate in internal rotation, weekend, unsocial hours and on‑call duties, and will act as part of a clinical team that ensures efficient and quality patient care.
Managing Activities
* Maintain activities to meet requirements: uphold policies, protocols and standards.
* Ensure health and safety for all staff, patients, visitors, and multi‑disciplinary team.
* Adhere to the Control of Infection policy.
* Attend yearly updates for all mandatory training.
* Report and document accidents, incidents, and losses.
* Accountable within the team for planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
* Arrange care of patients’ valuables and other property as per Trust policy.
* Take part in developments and trials of new ideas and methods within the unit.
* Keep abreast of clinical and nursing developments within the allocated area.
Resources
* Arrange for ordering and storage of drugs.
* Arrange for ordering and storage of supplies/stores.
* Ensure effective utilisation of stores and equipment.
People
* Advocate for patients, promote safety, and support families.
* Participate in in‑service training.
* Establish and maintain good relationships with patients, visitors, colleagues, and multi‑disciplinary team members.
* Develop communication skills to explain complex procedures.
* Attend appraisal interviews annually to review performance and professional development.
* Maintain PREPP requirements.
* Develop teaching skills appropriate to work location and participate in education of learners.
* Develop technical skills and maintain clinical competence as a theatre practitioner.
* Create effective working relationships through leadership skills.
* Coordinate activities with other departments and promote the Trust’s image.
* Encourage less experienced staff and supervise their work.
* Achieve high morale among staff through good organisation.
Information
* Ensure privileged information is kept confidential.
* Assist with admission and discharge of patients.
* Ensure documentation is completed legibly, signed, and dated.
* Comply with admission and discharge planning.
* Pass information to junior staff at regular intervals.
Quality
* Promote importance and benefits of quality.
* Ensure quality is assured in each aspect of clinical practice.
* Contribute fully to achieving Trust corporate goals.
* Adhere to Trust Standards of nursing care, e.g. “Essence of Care”.
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