The North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust has exciting opportunities for Anaesthetic and Recovery Nurses/ODP with full time and part time vacancies.
The successful candidates will be joining a highly successful team that pride themselves at putting patients first.
The role would be that of an Agenda For Change Band 5 working in the Anaesthetic and Recovery specialty.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated, and dynamic individuals who enjoy the challenge of working with a supportive team in a busy environment. Previous experience is desirable but not essential as we offer full training. This is a brilliant chance to join our friendly team in providing a first-class service to our patients.
You will work in a supportive atmosphere with huge potential to develop and progress.
Job responsibilities
1. Apply specialist knowledge underpinned by theory to practice in an acute critical care area across a range of diverse procedures.
2. Ensure the provision of the physical and psychological environment which is conducive to providing optimum care for Perioperative patients.
3. Responsible for the provision of care to a designed caseload of patients within an acute critical area, analysing, assessing and making clinical judgements, within the remit of the role as required. Gives support to junior staff during this process.
4. Communicate effectively, demonstrating empathy and reassurance when dealing with patients, relatives, carers, all members of the organisation and external agencies.
5. Adhere to policies and procedures, proposing changes to working practices for own work area.
6. Following successful completion of competencies, frequently takes charge of a designated area in theatre and occasionally takes charge of the Operating Department in the absence of the Theatre Sister.
7. Responsible for the safe use of expensive/highly complex equipment/pharmaceutical products utilised within the acute critical care area. Has knowledge of the management of these resources.
8. Abide by legal requirements and statutory rules relating to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or the Association of Operating Department Practitioners.
9. Assist in the establishment and implementations of systems which evaluate standards of practice i.e. Essence of Care and Nursing Strategy.
10. Maintain accurate and confidential Perioperative care documentation.
11. Participate in research and audit as required and the application of research findings into clinical practice.
12. Take part in the initiation of new ideas and implementation of evidence based on practice.
13. Mentor and facilitate the education of staff nurses, operating department practitioners, pre-registered student nurses, trainee operating department practitioners and theatre support workers.
14. Demonstrate commitment to IWL principles and flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service and staff.
15. Tackle discrimination and harassment, and promote equality and diversity in the workplace.
16. Reduce sickness absence, workplace accidents, and promote zero tolerance on violence against staff.
17. Take responsibility for personal development and education and the development of a Personal Development Plan.
Control of Infection
Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. To undertake annual training/updates in infection prevention and control.
Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that he/she is responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.
Communication and Working Relationships
Communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary care team in order to promote positive working relationships within the operating department and throughout the directorate and with external agencies. Communicate with patients, relatives of patients and visitors, making sure that they have all possible assistance, promoting good public relations.
The most challenging part of the job
To deliver and maintain a high-quality service to patients, carers, families and users of the acute Perioperative area, ensuring effective working relations are maintained throughout the team.
Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure Check
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* 1st Level Registration OR minimum NVQ Level 3 in Operating Department Practice.
* Relevant teaching certificate.
Desirable
* Diploma in Nursing or Operating Department Practice.
Experience
Desirable
* Completion of competency package.
* Minimum of 18 months experience in relevant specialist area.
Employer details
Employer name
North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University Hospital of North Tees
Hardwick Road
Stockton-on-Tees
TS19 8PE
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