Band 5 Anaesthetic Nurse/ODP x 2 progression to band 6 in London

Main area: Anaesthetics

Grade: Band 5

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref: 220-WHT-2823

Employer: Whittington Health NHS Trust

Site: Whittington Hospital

Town: London

Salary: £35,964 - £53,134 Per Annum inclusive of HCAs

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 03/01/2025 23:59

Job overview: Come and join our forward-thinking talented team who work really well together. We continually strive to offer great opportunities to develop and progress our staff. We consider the role of the theatre practitioner to be fundamental and innovative, always seeking as a team to evolve and improve. If you are an experienced Anaesthetic Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner specialising in Anaesthetics, and looking to join a team like ours, we are offering two full-time posts (37.5 hours per week / job share) Band 6 Anaesthetic Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner Anaesthetic position within our busy suites.

Main duties of the job: 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 Ophthalmology. We also act as a key member of the Cardiac Arrest and Obstetric teams 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.

• 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 procedure 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.
• 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 user’s skill level.

Managerial responsibilities: The post holder will be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of how to use equipment safely and effectively. Exercise professional accountability as guided by the NMC Code of Conduct (nurses)/ HCPC (Health & Care Professions Council). Act as an effective role model. Inform the Team Leader of any activity in the department which affects patient care. Report all incidents / accidents involving patients, visitors or staff, in accordance with Trust policy. Report all complaints to the Theatre Matron. Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives, the multi-disciplinary team and significant others. Liaise, communicate and negotiate with colleagues of other speciality services and departments to ensure co-operation with achieving objectives. Ensure that nursing procedures and policies are followed. Participate in the induction/orientation of new staff. Assist in provide support, guidance and counselling for junior nursing staff, trainee ODP's and learner nurses. Assist in maintaining the correct environment for teaching junior nurses, trainee ODP’s and learner nurses. Demonstrate procedures and supervise qualified and unqualified staff. To use resources both effectively and efficiently. Assist in the collection of necessary data using local I.T systems. Maintain accurate written documentation in relation to patient care. Practice in a cost effective and cost awareness manner. The post holder will manage a group of staff and you will be accountable to ensure that their sickness is managed in line with the Trust Sickness and Absence policy. Ensure that staff you manage have a yearly appraisal and that this is uploaded onto ESR (Employee Staff records). Ensure that the staff you manage are compliant with all of their mandatory training.

Person specification:

• Education/Qualifications: RGN/RN with anaesthetic course or Operating Department Practitioner with Diploma/Degree in Operating Department Practice. Proof of registration with NMC (nurses) or HCPC (ODPs). Recent experience of working within theatres as an anaesthetic practitioner.
• Skills/Abilities: Able to work under minimum supervision. Ability to prioritise and possess effective decision-making skills. Able to work as a team member. Able to manage learners. Good verbal and written communication skills. Competence in a range of skills and any additional training undertaken. Experience in an operating theatre setting.
• Knowledge/Experience: Knowledge of a range of surgical procedures. Health and Safety Regulations. Data Protection. Infection Control regulations. Evidence-based practice in Theatres. Commitment to/evidence of continuing professional development.
• Personal Qualities: Always act in a professional manner. Good communication with patients and multi-disciplinary team. Enthusiastic and motivated. Flexible and willing to rotate to all areas. Able to work under pressure. Able to deal with stress.

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND ADULTS: To comply with the Trust’s Safeguarding Children and Adults policies, procedures and protocols. All individual members of staff (paid or unpaid) have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Ensure you are familiar with and comply with the London Child Protection Procedures and protocols for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. Ensure you are familiar and comply with the London Multi Agency Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Pan London Procedures. Ensure you are familiar and comply with local protocols and systems for information sharing. Know the appropriate contact numbers and required reporting lines. Participate in required training and supervision. Comply with required professional boundaries and codes of conduct. Whittington Health is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Your application form: Provide only business email address for your referees – we are unable to request references from yahoo, Hotmail, Gmail accounts. Make sure you to include all evidence of where you meet the essential requirement on the jobs description as this forms the base of our shortlisting criteria.

Other important information: Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities. In submitting an application form, you authorise Whittington Health NHS Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post. If you are offered a role with one of the NLPSS partner trusts, as part of pre-employment checks your identity and right to work documentation will be verified remotely.

Employer certification / accreditation badges: You must have appropriate UK professional registration. 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.

For further details and informal visits, please contact: Robel Anialem Anaesthetic Team Leader Band 7, Main Theatres Bleep via main switchboard 020 7272 3070 bleep 2709 Landline 020 7288 5400 Email: robel.anialem@nhs.net