Job overview
We are looking for two part time ( hours and hours p/week) Band 5 Staff Nurse/ODP to work in Tower, Nuffield and Lambeth theatres, in the recovery, admissions, ambulatory and discharge lounges. The post holder is responsible for assessment of the perioperative care needs of patients, planning programmes of care, implementation and evaluation without direct supervision.
The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs of patients, planning programmes of care, implementation and evaluation of these programmes without direct supervision.
At times they will have management responsibility for being in-charge of the unit and supervising junior members of staff. The post holder will be a key member in relation to the development of practice in the unit.
They will be working independently/autonomously and at times without direct supervision, accountable for their own professional actions.
Ensuring the safety and well being of service users, and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centred care principles.
Main duties of the job
1. Admit surgical patients
2. Scrub/Circulate in operating theatres
3. Recover post operative patients
4. There is an expectation that staff we be part of an internal rotation program to enable multiskilled working.
5. Work with multi-disciplinary team in the ambulatory and post-operative lounge
6. Co-ordinate theatre lists and departmental duties
7. Support Trust initiatives/ Quality Improvement and Audit
8. Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals.
9. Carry out those activities necessary to conduct a comprehensive assessment of a person’s nursing requirements.
10. Will ensure that all patients will have a discharge plan that is safe and appropriate for their needs.
11. Carry out nursing procedures and treatments, checking on and maintaining the highest possible standards.
12. Take a clear and concise history from patients by assessing their health and well being and complete documentation ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that all information systems are maintained.
13. Undertake physical observations as follows: blood pressure, temperature, respiration, blood sugars, urinalysis, weight and height, and report exceptions appropriates.
14. Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products.
Working for our organisation
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation. We are among the UK’s busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We are among the UK’s busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
15. The post holder will work closely with the senior staff and multidisciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining excellent clinical standards of clinical practice and staff development as part of the theatre team.
16. As a member of the theatre team perform the tasks of scrub assistant following all checks and procedures as laid down in National / Theatre Policy.
17. As a member of the theatre team perform the tasks of scrub and/or anaesthetic assistant and also support other members of the multidisciplinary team.
18. To be able to provide safe care throughout patient journey from admission through to theatres, recovery and discharge.
19. To be responsible for the continuing professional development and overall performance of all staff by acting as a mentor with the support of their senior colleagues.
20. The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant documentation without direct supervision and is required to demonstrate procedures in place to support safe patient care.
21. To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified as appropriate to knowledge and training.
Person specification
Education/Qualification
Essential criteria
22. Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner on the NMC/ HCPC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality
Desirable criteria
23. Teaching & assessing qualification
Previous Experience
Essential criteria
24. Experience of working on own and in a team
25. Experience of working in the relevant area
26. Completion of preceptorship
Desirable criteria
27. Previous experience in other nursing fields
28. Supervision of junior staff
Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Essential criteria
29. Able to assess, plan, implement & evaluate programmes of care
30. Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
31. Competent in basic life support
Desirable criteria
32. IT skills Awareness of the structure and organisation of the NHS
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
33. Able to remain calm under pressure
34. Able to undertake reflective thinking on own practice
35. Good attendance Record
Guy’s and St Thomas’ celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or study’s at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership.