To provide nursing expertise, facilitating evidence-based, patient centred care for patients.
To support the Trust strategy of delivering a quality healthcare service for patients and their families/carers.
To work within and to support the Trust Objectives and the ward/departments philosophy and standards.
To carry out theatre procedures and implement policies. Ensure patient documentation and all safety measures are carried out in accordance with departmental policy.
To participate as a scrub, recovery and anaesthetic assistant.
To act up for person with continuing responsibility as required.
This role requires an active UK HCPC or NMC Registration
Base Location: Bournemouth
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
To be a skilled member of the theatre team in a variety of surgical specialities and or disciplines.
Demonstrate a high level of dexterity when working in the operating field as Scrub Anaesthetic assistant and Recovery.
Inform Clinical Leader/Charge Nurse of any untoward incidents or problem areas affecting patients or staff and participate in the investigations.
Ensure all equipment is in good, safe working order and ready for immediate use. Immediately report to the nurse in charge of the suite any defective equipment, inadequate provisions or supplies.
Act, at all times, as the patients' advocate to ensure their safety, well-being and dignity.
Assess the patients' levels of anxiety and provide advice and reassurance as necessary.
Job responsibilities
To provide high standards of individualised nursing care for patients and their families by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care.
Recognise and report appropriately any changes in patients condition and escalate appropriately.
To perform and demonstrate excellence in Surgical Scrub, Anaesthetic and Recovery experience.
To demonstrate safety and experience in Paediatric Nursing and PILS competency.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Experience in Scrub, Anaesthetic and Recovery
* Experience in Paediatric Nursing and PILS trained/ILS
Desirable
* Leadership skills
* Ability to work in: Surgical scrub
Qualifications
Essential
* HCPC registered ODP (Dip (HE) Operating Department Practice)
* NMC registered Nurse (Advanced Diploma/Degree In Adult Health Nursing)
Desirable
* Learning and Assessing in Practice (or equivalent teaching/mentoring qualification)
* Patient Care in Anaesthesia (or equivalent Anaesthetic CPD module)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
EYE THEATRES (ROYAL BOURNEMOUTH HOSPITAL site) University Hospitals Dorset NHS Trust
Castle Lane East, Bournemouth
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW #J-18808-Ljbffr