Job overview
We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and dynamic individual to take on the role of Senior Anaesthetics/Operating Department Practitioner to provide leadership, management and support to the anaesthetics team leader and is responsible for the provision of patient care, ensuring that it is evidence based and of a high standard and to maintain 24hour responsibility for the clinical area.
We have at present nine surgical suites specializing in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, HANS, Ear Nose & Throat, Dental and Max-fax. The successful candidates must be able to demonstrate that they are enthusiastic, empathetic, professional, caring with a friendly bedside manner.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will ensure that patients receive the necessary care and treatment intraoperatively and postoperatively. This will be achieved through the application of specialist knowledge, skills andpractice.
This role requires close working relationships with a wide range of the multi-disciplinary teams, the Consultants, Deputy Chief Nurse, Head of Nursing, Matrons, and the junior members of the team. In order to succeed in this role, you will need to possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You will need to have the ability to deal with challenging situations in a fast paced environment in a professional and calm manner.
Successful candidates will need to be Registered Nurses or Registered Operating Department Practitioners, and be able to demonstrate that they possess a commitment to maintaining a very high standard of patient care.
Working for our organisation
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Person specification
Professional/Clinical/Educational Qualifications /Experience
Essential criteria
1. RN/ODP
2. NMC Registered Nurse/HCP Registered ODP
3. Evidence of professional development
4. Relevant post registration specialist course or significant relevant experience
5. 1st Assistant course (for those working in Obstetrics team)
Desirable criteria
6. Mentorship/teaching qualification
Organisational management
Essential criteria
7. Demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care according to individual needs
8. Demonstrate an ability to prioritise your own workload and that of others
9. Demonstrate high standards of verbal and written communication skills
Desirable criteria
10. Evidence of implementing innovation in practice
Education and Research
Essential criteria
11. Demonstrate the application of evidence-based practice and knowledge of professional issues
12. Ability to create an environment that facilitates learning
13. Commitment to the development of self and others
Desirable criteria
14. Understanding of clinical audits
General and Personal
Essential criteria
15. Demonstrate a caring and sensitive approach
16. Reliable
17. Ability to use own initiative
18. Enthusiasm for sprciality
Desirable criteria
19. Ability to deal with stress
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
20. Commitment and adherence to the Equality Act
21. Understanding of Trust values
22. Commitment to further professional development
Desirable criteria
23. Able to work flexibly to meet service needs
General Guidance for Applicants
We are committed to achieving equality and inclusion at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and we respect and value the diversity and differences of our patients and our people, ensuring everyone is enabled to thrive, feels a sense of belonging, and is able to be their authentic self. We offer a range of flexible working options that enable you to balance your work and personal life, including part-time, compressed hours, remote working and job-shares.
We are committed to equal opportunities, and have been approved as a Disability Confident Employer.
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