Job overview
We are recruiting! We’re proud to be putting people at the heart of our Theatres services and so we are now looking for talented and innovative Anaesthetic Practitioners, either experienced or new to the profession, to join us in modernising and developing our department.
We are a forward-thinking team committed to building a positive working culture where training and professional development is pivotal to our success. We are passionate about embracing new ideas and modern ways of working in a clinical environment where all views are heard and valued. All we ask is that you bring lots of fresh ideas, a proactive nature, and a keenness to create change. So, if you feel excited by the above or would like to explore this opportunity further, please do get in touch.
Please note this is an opportunity for an anaesthetic practitioner with current HCPC or NMC registration.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the multi-disciplinary theatre team, you will participate in planning, delivering, evaluating and implementing the highest possible level of anaesthetic services, supporting the Anaesthetist to deliver outstanding care to patients and contributing to the overall effectiveness of Theatres at Salisbury Foundation Trust.
The post holder will be expected to develop skills and specialty-based knowledge to support anaesthetic practice in a multi-specialty environment, which may involve procedures performed on both adult and paediatric patients under general, regional and local anaesthetic.
Individual practitioners will be required to participate in a full rostered 24/7 rota, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to support service provision.
Working for our organisation
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we’re driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.
We are an acute Trust, rated “Good” by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification which is attached.
Person specification
Education qualificantions and Training
Essential criteria
1. On the HCPC/NMC register
2. Anaesthetics training ODP/Anaesthetics module nursing
Experience
Essential criteria
3. Good understanding of theatre practice
Desirable criteria
4. 6 months theatre experience
5. Experience of having worked within a number of anaesthetic specialities.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
6. Ability to plan and care for a group of patients in an acute environment.
7. Committed to patient centred care
8. Ability to participate in patient movement and positioning
Desirable criteria
9. ILS and PILS
10. Specialist skills i.e. Laser, IOCS
We offer excellent benefits that help make SDH a great place to work. These include but aren't limited to:-
11. Holiday starting at 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years for Agenda for Change staff
12. Holiday entitlement for Medical and Dental staff starts at 27 days for Junior/Senior Clinical Fellows, Specialty Doctors and rises to 32 days after 5 years. Consultant entitlement starts at 32 days and rises to 34 days after 7 years
13. An additional day's leave to celebrate your birthday (after 12 months)
14. Access to a career average revalued earnings pension scheme
15. Life assurance if a member of the pension scheme
16. An extensive Health and Wellbeing offer to help you deal with life's challenges
17. Exclusive deals and discounts websites saving you money on everyday purchases, treats for the family, eating out and utility bills for home
18. Cycle to work scheme
19. Uniform provided (where required)
20. On site Day Nursery and Holiday Play scheme
21. On site health and fitness club
22. On site car parking
23. Opportunities to get on - take advantage of our ongoing learning opportunities and training, to help you achieve the job and career you want.