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Weston General Hospital are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual with a flexible approach to be part of our Main Theatres and Surgical Day Case Unit (SDCU).
We are currently looking for a member of staff to work alongside our multi-disciplinary team as a band 5 working up to 37.5 hours a week, with Anaesthetic experience.
Weston Theatres is a small, friendly unit with a real passion for delivering the highest standards of care. We have 6 theatres; 2 in our Surgical Day Case Unit and 4 in our Main Theatre Unit.
We cover a wide range of specialities including general & colorectal surgery, breast surgery, urology, gynaecology, orthopaedics and trauma.
The working pattern you would be expected to fulfil within your working hours up to 37.5 will include a range of shifts as well as nights and weekends.
The ideal applicant will have skills or knowledge in anaesthetics. Eagerness to learn is essential, along with flexibility and a team working approach.
Main duties of the job
* In partnership with other professionals and disciplines, develop measurable patient care plans/goals including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care from admission to timely transfer or discharge.
* Take charge of the clinical needs of a group of defined patients on the ward/department prioritising workload according to changing clinical need over a 24-hour period.
* Work towards regularly taking charge of the ward/department prioritising workload according to changing clinical need over a 24-hour period.
* Delegate tasks and activities to a range of team members in relation to patient care.
* Ensure nursing documentation is maintained, accurate and timely in line with the Trust standard.
* Demonstrate awareness and compliance with Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards.
* Promote and maintain a safe environment for patients.
* Administer medicines in accordance with Trust policy.
* Promote a clean environment and the prevention of hospital acquired infection.
* Respond positively and act promptly to resolve problems/issues for patients/carers.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse level 8 or C or C+G 752/ NVQ level 3 Operating Department Practitioner/ Dip HE in Operating Room Practice.
* Training qualification or equivalent experience.
Knowledge and experience
* Experience of caring for sick patients in a variety of settings.
* Experience of working in the perioperative environment.
* Experience of taking charge of an individual theatre.
Skills and Abilities
* Good basic level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to solve problems and use initiative.
* Ability to develop own clinical skills and a willingness to participate in continuing professional development.
* Competency in medication administration including IV drug administration or willingness to undergo training.
* Basic IT skills (e.g. Microsoft packages).
* Ability to take the lead and ensure appropriate action in response to the deteriorating patient.
* Willingness to develop teaching skills.
* Able to prioritise and meet deadlines.
* Able to manage difficult situations.
* Team player.
* Resilient with an awareness that the role can be stressful and emotional at times.
* Self-motivated.
* Interpersonal skills.
* Flexible working practices to support the service.
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
IMPORTANT:
Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts.
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification.
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.
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