An exciting opportunity has arisen for the correct candidate to join our Anaesthetic and Recovery team.
The post is suitable for either an ODP or Nurse with experience in both anaesthetic and recovery areas. This post is suitable for students who are due to qualify this year who will hold an anaesthetic qualification.
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.
Our specialities (Adult & Paediatric, elective and emergency) include:General, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Urology, Vascular, ENT, Dental, Cardiology, Thoracic, Cardiac, Farage & Maternity
At Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust your skills are recognised and appreciated The Anaesthetic and Recovery Team (AR team) provide emergency anaesthetic cover to:A& E emergency room, Intensive care, MRI & CT, Intra- & Inter-Hospital transfers.
Benefits:Improved working/life balanceo Typical Finish on timeo Electronic Rostering- produced 5-8 weeks in advance.o Planned annual leave in advance.o Buddy system- work alongside an AR team member each dayTraining/Communicationo Monthly training sessionso Team Statistics : 50% achieved mentorship & 60% level 6 Studyo Anaesthetic Simulation Training (Sim Man and In-situ)- practice scenarios o Monthly Team meetings/updates.Enhancementso Planned volunteer over time. o Preferential WLI Rates
Main duties of the job
Accountable within the theatre team to ensure that the standard of patient care is of a high level, quality being of prime importance. To adhere to and practice within the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Professional Conduct and Health and Care Professions Council's standards. Ensure adherence to agreed Trust policies.
The position is primarily a theatre anaesthetic and recovery practitioner although some rotation and flexibility will be required to meet service needs. The post-holder will be called upon, occasionally to take charge of the unit/area. The post holder will be expected to participate in internal rotation, weekend, unsocial hours and on call duties.
* Anaesthetics and Recovery
* Ensure all policies/protocols/standards are adhered to
* Maintain Health and Safety for all staff, patients, visitors and members of the multi-disciplinary team following Trust
* Adhere to the Control of Infection policy
* Attend yearly updates for all mandatory training
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Accountable within the theatre team to ensure that the standard of patient care is of a high level, quality being of prime importance. To adhere to and practice within the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Professional Conduct and Health and Care Professions Councils standards. Ensure adherence to agreed Trust policies.
The position is primarily a theatre anaesthetic and recovery practitioner although some rotation and flexibility will be required to meet service needs. The post-holder will be called upon, occasionally to take charge of the unit/area. The post holder will be expected to participate in internal rotation, weekend, unsocial hours and on call duties.
Please ensure that you have read the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Operating Department Practitioner Or Registered Nurse (1st or 2nd Level) with nationally recognised anaesthetic qualification
* Willingness to complete intermediate Life Support
Desirable
* Anglia Ruskin Qualification
* Advanced Life Support Qualification
Experience
Essential
* Evidence of continuous professional development
* Anaesthetic Experience
* Recovery Experience
Desirable
* Experience in undertaking preceptorship/Mentorship
Skills and Attributes
Essential
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to work within Trust policies
* Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
* Ability to work as part of a team and to facilitate team working
* Ability to establish priorities
* Leadership
* Good time management
* Basic I.T. skills
* Decision maker
* Problem solver
* Basic Life Support
Job requirements
Essential
* Participate in On call, unsocial hours and night working
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
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