Overview
You must have a valid UK HCPC PN REGISTRATION OR NMC PIN REGISTRATION with post graduate UK recognised anaesthetic qualification to apply for this role or you will not be moved to the shortlisting stage.
We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic, and dynamic practitioners to join our friendly multi-disciplinary team. The shifts pattern is three long days a week, from Monday to Sunday or three-night shifts per week. There will be a mixture of nights and days on a four-week template. We have been known to offer rotational opportunities for staff for them to develop and/or maintain their skills.
Responsibilities
The post holder will be: Responsible as one of the Band 5 anaesthetic practitioners at Watford General Hospital. It is essential for the applicant to have either an Operating Department Practitioner qualification or post reg qualification in Anaesthetics.
We welcome both nurses with a post graduate anaesthetic qualification and ODPs alike, as training and development is essential to maintain the excellent service provided therefore meeting evidence based best practice. Applicants will need to possess good interpersonal skills in order to work effectively within the existing theatre teams whilst having the ability to work under their own initiative. You will be expected to practice anaesthetics in a number of different surgical specialities including Obstetrics, Paediatrics, ENT, Urology, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Urology, Oral and maxilla Facial, Colorectal, and Robotics. You will also be expected to cover outlying areas such as the cardiac catheter lab and rotate on the emergency bleep covering cardiac arrests, trauma call and any other airway intervention calls. You must be able to adapt to change and remain calm and focused under pressure as well as a great team player.
About the Trust
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
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