Anaesthetics Practitioner Recruitment Day

We currently have exciting opportunities for Anaesthetics Nurses and ODP (Operating Department Practitioner) across 2 of our theatre complexes - Main theatres and Obstetrics & Gynaecology Theatres. We have 18 theatres covering a wide variety of General Surgery including innovative Robotic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Gynaecological Surgery, Obstetric and Ophthalmology and day surgery procedures. If you are a qualified or newly qualified Practitioner or Nurse, then this is an exciting opportunity for you!

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will work as a member of the theatres team at Northampton General Hospital, supporting the organisation and delivery of theatre services across Main Theatres and Obstetrics & Gynae Theatres.
• The post holder will participate in delivering a high standard of patient care and safety.
• They will be expected to demonstrate enthusiasm to help create a safe patient and an effective learning environment.

Job responsibilities

• To provide a high standard of care as set out in Theatre Standards and trust guidelines.
• To maintain accurate completion of theatre records, documentation and care plans.
• Assess the immediate and ongoing needs of the patient and when appropriate in discussion with the patient and/or their significant others develop an individualised plan of care.
• Make decisions on the most appropriate method of care for the patients where a variety of options need to be considered as to the most suitable care plan going forward.
• Regularly communicate with other team members, including Consultants, nursing staff and other specialties.
• Contribute to and participate in the development of a culture that is committed to innovation and quality improvement through the use of research and audit.
• To assist in the monitoring and maintenance of equipment used in the Units and report any faults that occur to the appropriate person.
• Assist in cleaning schedules, facilitating an agreed level of cleanliness for the units.
• Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality care.
• Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families/carers.
• Actively maintain and promote a safe theatre environment.
• Undertake nursing procedures and techniques in accordance with agreed Trust policies and guidelines.
• Plan, develop and implement approaches to promote health and wellbeing of patients and improve their health status.
• Maintain an awareness of the developments in the care and treatment of patients in order to be able to carry out duties competently and efficiently.
• Responsible for safe supply, storage, administration, checking and disposal of medications including controlled drugs in line with Trust Policy and Nursing Midwifery Council standards.
• Document the condition and progress of patients and report to medical staff and/or senior theatre staff any areas of concern.
• Maintain contemporary detailed theatre documentation.
• Assisting and contributing to the management and organisation of the theatre area.
• Once competent in team management skills, take charge of the clinical area on a regular basis in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility or his/her deputy.
• When required, participate in all elements of care, throughout the patients pathway through theatres, from admission through to discharge.
• Comply with all Trust policies and risk assessments with particular regard to the policies and procedures carried out in the event of maintaining staff and patient safety.

Communication

• Recognise and maintain confidentiality of information relating to patients/clients and their records.
• Maintain accurate documentation of any clinical notes or IT systems used in theatre.
• Ensure clarity in communicating with patients, relatives and carers as well as other team members.
• Demonstrate a caring approach to patients/clients, their families and visitors and to have good verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Attend and participate in departmental meetings, helping to implement change as required.

Leadership

• Lead by example with drive and enthusiasm, responding appropriately to the needs of patients, families and carers.
• Responsible for assisting with the management and leadership of the theatre, maintaining an appropriate style that maintains good morale, a team approach to work and a culture which fosters innovation and change.
• Sets high standards of nursing care for the theatre, including theatre cleanliness, etc., are maintained so that the patients experience is excellent.
• Influence people and events through successful communication, negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Constructively challenge practices as necessary, which impact on patients care and/or staff wellbeing.
• Work in partnership with the senior team members to ensure the nursing strategy objectives are achieved.

People/Management Excellence

• Collaborate with all members of the clinical area to ensure efficient running of theatres.
• Assist the Theatre Team Leader in introducing new members of staff to their duties, act as a preceptor to newly qualified staff.
• Promote and maintain a suitable learning environment for staff and act as a facilitator/mentor/preceptor/coach in the supervision and teaching of less experienced staff, supporting and facilitating the development of competencies across all staff levels.
• Maintain competent computer skills and be able to access patient details and reports via the Trust's IT systems.
• Support a culture of teamwork within the clinical area.

Professional Responsibilities

• To be responsible for your own professional development, maintain a professional portfolio and keep up to date on current nursing and health service issues.
• To take full responsibility for your own actions and to abide by the NMC Code of Conduct 2018 and/or HCPC Code of Conduct 2016.
• Maintain own knowledge and clinical skills demonstrating competence in delivering a high standard of care.
• To be conversant with all Nursing Policies and procedures.
• Maintain a current knowledge of professional issues, ensuring continued professional development is maintained.
• Identify learning needs in self, negotiating a Personal Development Plan recognising own limitations.
• Actively undertake education, development and supervision of self.
• Act as a clinical and professional role model, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area.

Quality Assurance and Monitoring

• Actively promote evidence-based practice within the clinical area.
• Contribute to audit initiatives.
• Participate in setting and reviewing standards for practice and evaluating outcomes as part of the clinical governance agenda.
• Report incidents, using the Trust reporting system.

Corporate Responsibilities

• Act as a role model in customer service towards visitors to the hospital.
• Facilitate any measures to help achieve directorate/divisional and Trust targets and agendas.

Other Information

• The post holder may be required to carry out other relevant duties as required.
• The postholder will adhere to the duties specified under the Staff Responsibilities of the NHS Constitution in their day to day work and behaviours.
• The postholder will be expected to aspire to the Values of the Trust in their day to day work and behaviours in order to support the Trust in achieving its Vision.
• The postholder will adhere to, at all times, any relevant Professional or NHS Code of Conducts, legislation and Assurance Frameworks.
• The postholder will make themselves familiar with, and adhere to, at all times, the policies and procedures of the Trust, and their area of work.
• The postholder will be expected to work to any personal, Corporate, Divisional, Directorate and Departmental objectives and standards in order to provide an acceptable level of service.
• The postholder will be expected to undertake training, including mandatory and role specific training, relevant to their role and ensure it is renewed as required.

Person Specification

• Essential Education, Training & Qualifications: Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner. Must have recognised anaesthetic qualification.
• Desirable: Degree level education. Teaching/Assessor qualification. Specialist theatre qualification.
• Knowledge and Experience: Previous experience in Anaesthetics.
• Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes: Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust vision and values. Flexible and resilient.
• Skills: Demonstration of team working and ability to work effectively within a team. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.