Interviews for this position will require face-to-face attendance. We are not able to accommodate requests for alternative dates or remote interviews.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Bank registered nurses and operating department professionals (ODPs) to work at Kettering General Hospital within the Theatre Department. The role offers the opportunity to work in a range of specialties including Orthopedics, General Surgery, Urology, Breast, ENT, and Maxillo-Facial surgery along with an out of hours emergency service.
As an Anaesthetic Practitioner you must have a good knowledge and experience in perioperative practice and an excellent understanding of peri-anesthesia nursing care. To practice the role, you must be an Operating Department Practitioner registered with the Health Professions Council (HCPC) OR a NMC registered Nurse (with appropriate and accredited post-graduate anesthetic module/course).
You must be motivated and enthusiastic with a passion for high quality patient care, as well as the ability to work well under pressure and flexibly as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Working as an Anaesthetic Practitioner you will be required to function effectively as a member of the peri-operative team to ensure the provision of an efficient and high-quality anesthesia service.
Main duties of the job
Ensure a welcoming, caring and safe environment and promote, maintain and monitoring standards in accordance with the NMC/HCPC and CQC guidelines.
As an anaesthetic practitioner, you will be responsible for helping and offering support for patients undergoing surgery. You will support the team to prepare a wide range of specialist equipment and drugs, including anaesthetic machines, intravenous equipment and devices that safely secure the patient's airway during anesthesia.
As a member of the multidisciplinary theatre team, you will have continuing responsibility for supporting your colleagues in the day-to-day management of the unit, ensuring a safe delivery of care and smooth patient flow.
You will devise, implement and assess individualized care plans for a wide and diverse patient group, and promote best evidence-based practice.
In the absence of the Senior Anaesthetic Practitioner, you will expect to supervise junior colleagues and unqualified members of our team staff, ensuring that all staff are able to provide the highest standard of care.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable
Kettering can offer a package to include Pension, Leave, Pay, Flexible working, Reward Scheme, Recognition and Development. Theatres have a dedicated staff education and development team to encourage, support and assist our staff to reach their full potential. We pride ourselves in offering our staff the best development opportunities and welcome all views and ideas through collaborative working. Kettering area offers several market towns and many charming villages, all within easy reach of major cities. The housing market remains competitively priced, offering excellent educational provision and a wide range of leisure and recreational facilities.
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse level 1 or Registered Operating Department Practitioner
* Evidence of post registration study in peri-operative care, NVQ level study or equivalent
* Evidence of Accredited Post-Graduate Anaesthetic Module/Course
Knowledge
Essential
* Post Registration experience as band 5 staff nurse/ODP or equivalent in Theatres
* Relevant experience in a peri anaesthesia care environment
Desirable
* Evidence of involvement in teaching and mentoring learners
* Evidence of ability to supervise members of the team
Skills
Essential
* Ability to work under pressure and effective time management
* Resuscitation skills and the knowledge to initiate appropriate action in a clinical emergency.
* Airway management skills.
Employer details
Employer name
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kettering General Hospital
Rothwell Road
Kettering
NN168UZ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
#J-18808-Ljbffr