Anaesthetic Practitioner /ODP (Band 5) Theatre

As a member of the anaesthetic team, the post holder will be expected to perform all the tasks of a specialist registered nurse/ODP, assisting and supporting the Anaesthetist to deliver general anaesthetic, sedation, and local anaesthetics/regional blocks to our Theatre patients and patients in outside areas including Endoscopy, CT scanner, and Interventional Radiology, in line with National and Trust Theatre Policy. The post holder will also work in conjunction with the rest of the theatre team to deliver high-quality patient care whilst maintaining theatre efficiency and managing resources.

Support the senior staff and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining excellent clinical standards of clinical practice and staff development as part of the theatre team. To be responsible for the continuing professional development and overall performance of all staff by acting as a mentor and role model with the support of their senior colleagues.

Main duties of the job:

• To act as patient advocate in line with current NHS policy and to actively apply in-depth knowledge of holistic/socio-economic and cultural aspects of the care to clients within your specific speciality, acting as a role model and resource for patients, relatives, and staff.
• To be aware of and champion current evidence-based trends and developments in theatre practice and in the NHS and be responsible for supporting the continuing professional development of departmental staff and self.
• To support the effective utilisation of resources effectively and to ensure that safe staffing levels are maintained within the department.
• To have continuing responsibility for the provision of a suitable, clean, uncluttered, and safe environment for the physical and psychological wellbeing of staff and patients.
• To provide a suitable and safe environment for the physical, psychological, and spiritual wellbeing for staff, patients/clients, and their relatives/carers.
• To take part in the out of hours theatre on-call rota (following appropriate training/orientation).

Person specification:

• First level registration NMC or HCPC
• Recognised post registration Anaesthetic course if NMC registered
• Experience in Anaesthetics
• Mentorship / SSSA (Standards for Student Supervision and Assessment) Competencies

Special aptitudes and disposition:

• Good interpersonal skills with ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team members.
• Ability to demonstrate motivation.
• Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise own workload.
• Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives.
• Awareness of quality issues.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.
• Evidence of good understanding of NHS reforms and the contracting process.

Other:

• Ability to work rostered shifts including on calls.
• Flexibility to meet service needs.

Diversity and inclusion:

The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, and candidates with disabilities.

Legal statements:

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.