Advanced Anaesthetic Module for Registered Nurses
Band 5
Main area: Perioperative Care
Grade: Band 5
Contract: Permanent - Successful applicants will become part of the anesthetic assistant roster once they have passed the module.
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shifts include long days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.)
Job ref: 339-TA-ASCR-AAM-0125
Site: Southmead Hospital
Town: Bristol
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 24/02/2025 23:59
Job overview
Are you a Registered Nurse with a background in Critical/ Acute Care who is looking for a new challenge?
We are offering a fantastic opportunity for Registered Nurses with experience of working in Theatres/ IR/ Emergency Department/ ICU / HDU or other acute care settings to undertake a 20 credit Level 6 / Level 7 Anaesthetic Practice Module! The module is provided by the University of Derby, and successful completion of the module leads to a qualification recognized by the Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland.
Theory sessions will be delivered online and will be supported with face-to-face clinical skills workshops delivered at North Bristol NHS Trust by our Anaesthetic Practice Facilitators.
The next module will be starting in late May 2025, and successful applicants will need to have completed the NBT Trust induction prior to this date.
On completion, you will become an Anaesthetic Practitioner at NBT, following consolidation you will undertake a full range of duties including out of hours and night shifts.
You are expected to remain in post for a period of two years in accordance with the Trust’s Study Leave, Education and Training Policy for Non-Medical Workforce.
Main duties of the job
* To participate in all aspects of clinical operating department work and provide a high standard of patient care and safety in accordance with the North Bristol NHS Trust philosophy and objectives, policies, and legal requirements.
* To deputise for the Team Leader when required/experience allows.
* Will be involved in the assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care and work within a flexible team structure involving a multi-disciplinary team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Key Clinical Responsibilities:
* Ensure skilled care is given to patients either by themselves or junior staff within the department or outside areas.
* To maintain standard documentation in accordance with the NMC Standards for Records and Record Keeping.
* Able to identify the specific perioperative needs of patients undergoing a variety of surgeries.
* To act as anaesthetic practitioner for a variety of specialities carried out within the department as directed.
* To assist in the handover of care to the Mediroom area.
* To support the theatre and Mediroom staff as and when required.
* Plan, implement and evaluate patient care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
* Maintain the safety and wellbeing of patients, their relatives and staff in accordance with Health and Safety policies.
* Ensure all equipment is cleaned, checked daily, and maintained and take appropriate action in regards to faulty equipment as per Trust policy.
* Report to the Team Leader/Clinical Coordinator accidents, incidents, and complaints and drug deficiencies affecting patients, staff, supplies, and services.
* Communicate effectively at all times and maintain a harmonious working environment.
* Participate in audit and research.
* Ensure all clinical and legal documents are completed and that they are accurate and legible in accordance with the Trust guidelines.
* Maintain appropriate stock levels within the theatre areas and participate in budgetary control. Ensure the economical use of resources.
* Development of own and others professional practice in line with personal development plans.
Person specification
Education/ Training/ Qualifications
* Registered Nurse or ODP with current live registration.
* Evidence of ongoing professional development.
* Teaching and assessing qualification (998 or equivalent) or willing to undertake after 2 years post registration.
Work Experience
* Post registration experience of working in a perioperative or similar critical care environment.
* Evidence of having completed training for extended roles, i.e. IV drug administration, cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs, male catheterisation pump training.
Knowledge / skills / abilities
* Effective communication skills, verbal & written, to include report writing and record keeping.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and multidisciplinary team.
* Excellent organisational skills, proven ability to problem solve and remain calm under pressure.
* Sound knowledge of the guidelines set out in the NMC code of professional conduct and current perioperative issues.
Personal Qualities
* Flexible & able to undertake a full range of shifts.
* Punctual.
* Able to work within a diverse community of patients and health care professionals.
If you apply for this vacancy and have not received a communication from North Bristol NHS Trust within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.
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