Band 5 Staff Nurse/ODP for Anaesthetics and Recovery
Under the direction of the team leader, the theatre practitioner/anaesthetic/recovery Nurse is accountable for organising and providing nursing care in the peri-operative setting. They will work to support the Anaesthetic team to develop and maintain excellence in peri-operative practice.
You will also be the link between the Anaesthetic team and other parts of the operating theatre and hospital.
* Employees should honour the Trusts Core values by demonstrating appropriate behaviours and encouraging this in others
* Adhere to the NMC/HCPC code at all times
* Employees should demonstrate commitment to quality patient care through effective team working.
The successful candidate would be expected to work as part of the team to deliver high standards of patient care responsive to patient's needs. There would be an expectation that you would be flexible and able to work a variety of shifts days, nights and weekends in order to accommodate the needs of the service.
The post holder will possess the ability to work alone and with the wider supporting team, and work collaboratively with external agencies. You will be expected to demonstrate and role model the uppermost professional standards.
Main duties of the job
* Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate programmes of care in partnership with the patient, multidisciplinary team, and family/carer where appropriate.
* Actively focus on health promotion with individual patients.
* Effectively manage your workload delegated by a senior nurse by prioritising care appropriately.
* Carry out a range of Anaesthetics, Recovery, and obstetric clinical duties, providing a 24/7 service.
* Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
Job responsibilities
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
* 1st level Registered Nurse /Operating Department Practitioner
* Basic Information Technology skills
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
* High level of personal motivation towards patient care and continuous professional development
* Flexibility
* Aware of responsibilities in line with data protection
* Experience of audit projects
* PP126/127 or equivalent or willing to undertake
Person Specification
Experience
* Minimum 1 year post-registration experience in theatres
Skills
* Evidence of good written and verbal communication
* Basic IT skills
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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