Detailed job description
and main responsibilities
To provide high standards of individualised nursing care for patients and their families by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care.
Recognise and report appropriately any changes in patient’s condition and escalate appropriately.
To perform and demonstrate excellence in Surgical Scrub, Anaesthetic and Recovery experience.
To demonstrate safety and experience in in Paediatric Nursing and PILS competency
Person specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential criteria
1. Working knowledge of basic operating department routine and surgical specialties undertaken Understanding of the surgical patient pathway through the hospital
Desirable criteria
2. Working knowledge of relevant equipment Conversant with WHO safety checklist Aware of AFPP Standards and Guidelines for safe Peri-operative Practice
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
3. Working under pressure with frequent interruptions, Experience in Scrub, Anaesthetic and Recovery
Desirable criteria
4. Working knowledge of relevant equipment for Ophhthalmic
NMC registered Nurse (Advanced Diploma/Degree In Adult Health Nursing), HCPC registered ODP (Dip (HE) Operating Department Practice
Essential criteria
5. Qualification RN, HCPC (Experience in Theatre)
6. Experience in Surgical Scrub, Anaesthetic and Recovery
7. Experience in Paediatric Nursing and PILS trained/ILS
Desirable criteria
8. Leadership skills
9. Learning and Assessing in Practice (or equivalent teaching/mentoring qualification)
10. Patient Care in Anaesthesia (or equivalent Anaesthetic CPD module)
Interview
Essential criteria
11. Experience in Scrub, Anaesthetic and Recovery
12. Experience in Paediatric Nursing and PILS trained/ILS
Desirable criteria
13. Surgical First Assistant (SFA), Ophthalmic First Assistant
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential criteria
14. Able to integrate and work within the MDT Supportive of staff/team members
Desirable criteria
15. Technical/clinical competencies relevant to practice role eg, airway managemen