We're recruiting experienced Theatre Recovery Nurse/ODP to join our friendly team at The Pines Hospital based in South Manchester, designed to cater for cosmetic surgery and weight loss patients within purpose-designed facilities.
Applicants should have some post-registration experience within a high acute specialty, although cosmetic surgery experience is not essential.
This post is available on a full-time basis, 37.5 hours a week, working over 7 days; therefore, the applicant should be flexible in their working arrangements as we operate on a changing rota basis, including evenings and weekends to meet patient needs.
Applicants should be registered nurses or registered ODPs.
Salaries quoted above are indicative only and will vary according to hours worked and levels of experience.
Main duties of the job
The overall objectives will be to:
* Promote and maintain a high standard of care to patients.
* Assist the anaesthetist and support them with any knowledge of procedures being carried out.
* Ensure the correct controlled storage and administration of drugs and medication in accordance with Electiva Hospitals' policies and procedures.
* Maintain a safe environment at all times and show compassion towards patients and their relatives.
* Undertake duties allocated and implemented by the Manager.
* Safeguard any confidential information and ensure that it is handled with integrity and confidence.
* Participate in an on-call rota system.
* Attend and participate in staff meetings whenever possible.
* Ensure that the anaesthetic rooms are well stocked and ready for the next day.
About us
At Electiva Hospitals, Manchester we help people enhance their wellbeing and quality of life. Electiva is a trusted and recognized brand at the forefront of outstanding care and continuous innovation, with an unwavering commitment to clinical, regulatory, and ethical standards.
Job responsibilities
OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB
To take into account all aspects of safety for patient satisfaction. The post holder will be a member of the team and work closely with the anaesthetists and theatre staff.
Overall Objectives:
* Promote and maintain a high standard of care to patients.
* Check all anaesthetic machinery, including monitors, ventilators, and any other equipment to help the patient undergoing surgical and anaesthetic procedures.
* Assist the Anaesthetist and support them with any knowledge of procedures being carried out, such as intubation and maintaining the airway, while demonstrating accurate observation of the patient's respiratory conditions.
* Ensure the correct controlled storage and administration of drugs and medication in accordance with Transform's policies and procedures.
* Keep all records in a legible, clear, and accurate manner. All entries must be signed and dated according to home office requirements.
* Check the patient's identity against their notes, the operation list, and their wristband, with verbal confirmation of the patient's name.
* Maintain a safe environment at all times and show compassion towards patients and their relatives.
* Undertake duties allocated and implemented by both the manager and the deputy manager.
Clinical Responsibilities
* Be responsible and accountable for the care of the patient.
* Guide the patient safely to theatre and introduce them to the team.
* Ensure the patient is safely positioned on the operating table.
* Apply the diathermy pad with awareness of the placement.
* Ensure full support of the Achilles tendon and limbs.
* Ensure the patient is kept warm.
* Ensure the DVT flowtron is placed whenever necessary.
* Support the Anaesthetist during surgery by demonstrating knowledge of drugs and reactions to drugs during anaesthesia.
* Ensure adequate stock of supplies and medicines are available for the safe running of the surgical list.
* Ensure the safe transfer of the patient to the Recovery Room at the end of surgery with the support of the Anaesthetist.
* Hand over to the recovery nurse and inform of any extra medical instructions.
* Follow patient care guidelines when allocated to the recovery room/duties.
* Follow the guidelines set out by the department when allocated to the scrub room.
* Safeguard any confidential information and ensure it is handled with integrity and confidence.
* Participate in an on-call rota system.
* Attend and participate in staff meetings whenever possible.
* Ensure that the anaesthetic rooms are well stocked and ready for the next day.
Person Specification
* Full Membership with HCPC.
* Carry out the duties placed on employees by the Health and Safety Act, for themselves and others who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.
* Co-operate with their employer as necessary to meet the requirements of the legislation.
* Not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health, safety, or welfare in the pursuance of any of the relevant statutory provisions.
* The company operates a no smoking policy.
* Other duties for the smooth running of the Hospital will be undertaken if necessary. The content of this job description may be amended in accordance with the needs of the service after discussion with the post holder, whose agreement will not be unreasonably withheld.
* All personnel must adhere to and work within the scope of Electiva Hospitals policies and work practices for Infection Prevention and Control and be aware of the rationale and responsibility to maintain high standards of infection control at all times.
* If any incident that is investigated finds that the healthcare professional is culpable of a professional breach of their code of conduct, Electiva Hospitals will inform the following:
* Healthcare Professionals registering Body.
* Care Quality Commission - CQC.
* Where necessary, Electiva Hospitals will also inform the police.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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