Band 5 Anaesthetic Nurse /Operating Department Practitioner
Job Description
Job summary
Post summary
The post holder will be assisting in the routine daily planning and organisation of the theatres/allocated anaesthetic area, for clinical procedures and practice and participate in the department's administration as required.
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development of programmes of care and their implementation and evaluation.
The post holder will be a qualified nurse with a relevant nurse anaesthetic qualification /ODP (Operating Department Practitioner) and registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council/HCPC (Health and Care Professions) with an up to date PIN and registration number.
Also maintaining professionalism, innovated to develop skills and knowledge, and adhering to Trust Policies and regulatory bodies such as NMC/HCPC.
The post holder will contribute to the overall good of the organisation by being a positive role model and to treat all staff, visitors and service users with courtesy.
The post holder will undertake rotation across the specialities to cover the service where acquired skills allow.
The post holder is expected to hold and cover the crash / obstetric bleep, and work out of hours, i.e. 24/7 service
Main duties of the job
- Clinical Responsibilities
Monitor and maintain the quality of nursing activities and achieve the prescribed standards of nursing/ODP care set for the department.
Maintain individualised nursing/ODP care according to guidance provided by the Professional Development Department and senior nursing staff.
Provide counselling for patients, their relatives and nursing/ODP staff as appropriate.
Liaise with colleagues and community staff to ensure continuity of clinical practice.
Acting as an anaesthetic member of the theatre team and partakes accountability for achieving high standards of care within the anaesthetic area.
Providing assistance to the surgeon/anaesthetist/nursing/ODP colleagues as required.
Co-operating with appropriate departmental staff to ensure correct positioning of patient. for operative procedures and to ensure safe and smooth running of theatre list.
Co-operating with appropriate departmental staff to ensure prompt collection and dispatch of specimens.
Checking, witnessing and administering controlled drugs.
Co-operating with appropriate departmental and ward staff in sending for patients to the operating department and returning patients to their wards.
Participating in the pre/peri/post anaesthetic/operative care of the patients.
About us
We pride ourselves in forward thinking and encouraging our staff to develop by extending the role of the theatre practitioner. If you are a newly qualified or experienced Anaesthetic Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner specialising in anaesthetics, we are offering 2 full time (37.5 hours per week) positions within our busy suites. We have 6 Main Theatres and 4 Day Treatment Centre Theatres specialising in Orthopaedics and Trauma, Bariatric, General, Colorectal, Breast surgery, Urology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology as well as paediatric Dental.We also act as a crucial member of the CRASH/Obstetric team during and out of hours.
You will need to deliver a holistic care approach that is current, evidence based and effective. You must have a broad knowledge and skill base including communication and team working skills, in order that you contribute to the smooth running of the theatre department.
We are committed to ongoing professional development and opportunities for you to undertake a wide range of in-house and university based training programme. For you to be a fit for this role, you must hold the appropriate qualifications to be a current registered practitioner RGN/ODP and demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development. To apply, you must hold a relevant anaesthetic nurse qualification or ODP qualification. For further details and informal visits, please contact-
Job responsibilities
1. Clinical Responsibilities
Monitor and maintain the quality of nursing activities and achieve the prescribed standards of nursing/ODP care set for the department.
Maintain individualised nursing/ODP care according to guidance provided by the Professional Development Department and senior nursing staff.
Provide counselling for patients, their relatives and nursing/ODP staff as appropriate.
Liaise with colleagues and community staff to ensure continuity of clinical practice.
Acting as an anaesthetic member of the theatre team and partakes accountability for achieving high standards of care within the anaesthetic area.
Providing assistance to the surgeon/anaesthetist/nursing/ODP colleagues as required.
Co-operating with appropriate departmental staff to ensure correct positioning of patient. for operative procedures and to ensure safe and smooth running of theatre list.
Co-operating with appropriate departmental staff to ensure prompt collection and dispatch of specimens.
Checking, witnessing and administering controlled drugs.
Co-operating with appropriate departmental and ward staff in sending for patients to the operating department and returning patients to their wards.
Participating in the pre/peri/post anaesthetic/operative care of the patients.
Advising the Team Leader/Sister/Charge Nurse of proposed changes in the order of operating lists and understands the relevance of escalating concerns.
Carry out nursing care to the highest possible standard according to Trust Policies and Practice and Clinical Guidelines. This requires a thorough understanding of policies and guidance related to, for example, infection control, hygiene and individualised patient needs.
Ensuring that stock levels in the specific clinical area you work in daily, are kept at a reasonable and safe level.
Provide Cell Salvage collection, processing and reinfusion processes in accordance with Trust policy, Patient Safety and clinical requirements, appropriate to the users skill level.
The post holder will be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of how to use equipment safely and effectively.
Additional duties/responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Wear uniform at all times, in accordance with the uniform policy.
- Interact with patients, visitors to the theatre department, other members of the nursing team and managers in positive, supportive and co-operative ways.
- Carry out such other reasonably related duties appropriate to the grade, as assigned by the Team leader for their area, the Theatre Matron or nurse in charge.
- Be prepared to work across the theatre specialities including anaesthetics, recovery and day surgery (acquired skills allowing), if required to do so, to meet the needs of the service.
- Be responsible for reporting their sick and annual leave in line with departmental guidelines.
Study leave must be negotiated with the Theatre Matron and must reflect the organisation and individual requirements of the personal development plan. All learning should make a positive contribution to the department and nurses are expected to share their learning with their colleagues after attending a course or study day.
Undertake any other reasonable duty as directed to ensure the smooth running of the department.
Clinical Governance
All staff with clinical responsibilities is expected to work within the clinical governance arrangements agreed by the Trust. This is through an established framework through which clinical staff is continuously accountable for improving the quality of services and safeguarding high standards of care by creating an environment in which excellent care will flourish. All clinical staff is expected to maintain appropriate knowledge about, and involvement in, agreed strategies and programmes to continually improve their standards of clinical care through:
Patient and user involvement
Risk and complaints management
Clinical effectiveness and audit programmes
Continuous Professional Development.
Clinical research in accordance with Department of Health Governance requirements.
NMC/HP REGISTRATION
The maintenance of registration with the NMC/HCPC is a requirement of this post. Post holders are expected to comply with the NMC/HCPC Code of Professional Conduct and other guidance issued by the Council(s) governing professional issues.
This job profile is intended to provide an outline of the duties and responsibilities of this post and may change from time to time by agreement of the Director of Human Resources & Corporate Affairs and the postholder.
Following consultation post holders may be required to do other duties commensurate with their grade and experience for short periods of time.
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