The post holder is responsible for the planning, delivery, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based peri-operative care to patients. The post holder will work with all members of the multi-disciplinary theatre team and contribute to the safe effective running of the operating department. The post holder will comply with the NMC or HCP Code of Professional Conduct and demonstrate knowledge and application of Departmental and Trust policies and procedures.
Internal rotation to night duty, weekends, and Bank Holidays as required. Working cross-site as required. Post holders may be required to work at any of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust sites as required to meet the needs of the service.
Main duties of the job
Are you a qualified ODP or Anaesthetic Nurse and would like to work in a dynamic and exhilarating environment? The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is in the position to offer you a fantastic development opportunity! The Operating Theatres at The Royal Free Hampstead site is a really exciting and interesting place to work currently. It has hugely developing services like organ transplantation both liver and kidney, vascular and plastic Hub for tertiary sites and other specialties. It is also an organization that is committed to delivering excellence in patient care and values its staff and patients. In order to maintain these standards we are looking to appoint passionate, enthusiastic, and motivated Band 5 practitioners/anaesthetic nurses. This is a big opportunity in a vibrant Trust, who is committed to staff education and development with Practice Educators available to teach on site and support is provided through mentors and a highly experienced team. Opportunities also exist to work on our other sites where we perform a range of elective surgery (Chase Farm Hospital), emergency surgery (Barnet Hospital), and day surgery (Edgware Hospital).
We support flexible working.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies, and carry out more than 17 million tests.
Our size, scale, and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care needs ensuring high standards of evidence-based care and be able to demonstrate clinical expertise in anaesthetic practice within the operating department and labour theatres.
To undertake all anaesthetic procedures and provide all care in accordance with Trust and theatre policies and ensure that these procedures and policies are understood and adhered to by all staff.
To ensure accurate, legible, and comprehensive nursing/theatre records, in all formats, are maintained using appropriate documentation and Surginet IT system in accordance with Trust and department policy and procedures.
To ensure communication with patients and significant others is established, ensuring empathy and reassurance regarding assessment, care, and treatment.
Support effective working relations with all members of the multi-disciplinary team promoting good communication and a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
* Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & Qualification
* Registered Nurse/ODP
* Evidence of continuous professional development
Experience
* Significant experience in Scrub/Anaesthetics practice
* Awareness of clinical issues within the theatre dept.
* Able to work as part of a team within set boundaries
* Able to prioritise workload
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.
£35,964 to £43,780 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS.
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