Overview
We currently have an exciting opportunity for forward thinking, proactive and highly motivated Anaesthetic Practitioners (Registered Nurses or Operating Department Practitioners (ODP’s) to join our theatre team at Ashford and St Peters NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for candidates with excellent communication skills, a desire to learn and passion to develop and improve. Previous theatre experience is welcome, along with experience from other specialities or those just starting on their ODP career. As a team member, you will have a range of learning opportunities available. Starting with a rotation throughout the departments, you will develop your competencies within each speciality.
Informal visits to the unit are welcome so you can come and meet us and see the way that care is delivered.
Please contact St Peter’s site Matron Alexandra Dumitrescu, or Team Leader Janet Wright, or Clinical Practice Educator Joi Kaunde-Smith.
The successful candidate will work in a variety of settings as part of a team to provide a safe, cost effective, efficient care for patients and ensuring the safety and well-being of the patient throughout in the perioperative period. Your main role will be to provide expertise assistance to the anaesthetist in the perioperative environment and out of department such as A & E, MRI, and inter hospital transfers. This will involve ensuring that all the equipment and drugs required are checked and available.
You will also be expected to function clinically within the Operating Department as part of the team together with the surgical team in roles such as preparing the operating room, transfer and safe positioning of patients.
Responsibilities
* Provide expertise assistance to the anaesthetist in the perioperative environment and out of department (A&E, MRI, inter-hospital transfers); check and ensure equipment and drugs are available.
* Function clinically within the Operating Department as part of the team, including preparing the operating room, transferring and safely positioning patients.
* Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication with all levels of staff, patients and relatives.
* Adhere to local policies, guidelines and SOPs to maintain a high standard of care.
* Provide specialist support and knowledge to patients within clinical areas in the operating department and surrounding areas.
* Act as a role model and promote excellence in Theatre Practice; empower staff to develop high levels of clinical skills and autonomy.
* Deliver skilled practical care; lead in monitoring, planning and delivery of individualised patient care; provide specialist advice to junior staff.
* Be prepared to rotate to other specialties.
* Participate in emergency cover for the department including out of hours shifts, on-call, and rotation onto night duty where applicable.
* Be competent in current emergency resuscitation techniques, both in theory and practice.
* Report complaints, accidents, untoward incidents or unusual occurrences and ensure remedial action and incident forms where appropriate.
* Demonstrate personal duty of care and keep up to date with new equipment and procedures.
* Actively participate in current research and clinical audit promoting changes in practice as required.
* Adhere to infection control practices including hand hygiene and universal precautions.
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond. The Trust employs over 3,700 staff across two hospital sites, and runs specialist clinics in the community and local facilities. Our vision is to be among the best healthcare Trusts in the country, with commitments to professional development, staff benefits and flexible working to support patient care.
Adverts may close early; applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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