Band 5 Anaesthetic Nurse /Operating Department Practitioner

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

• 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.
• Act as an anaesthetic member of the theatre team and partake accountability for achieving high standards of care within the anaesthetic area.
• Provide assistance to the surgeon/anaesthetist/nursing/ODP colleagues as required.
• Co‑operate with appropriate departmental staff to ensure correct positioning of patient for operative procedures and to ensure safe and smooth running of theatre list.
• Co‑operate with appropriate departmental staff to ensure prompt collection and dispatch of specimens.
• Check, witness and administer controlled drugs.
• Co‑operate with appropriate departmental and ward staff in sending patients to the operating department and returning patients to their wards.
• Participate in the pre/peri/post anaesthetic/operative care of the patients.
• Advise the Team Leader/Sister/Charge Nurse of proposed changes in the order of operating lists and understand the relevance of escalating concerns.
• Carry out nursing care to the highest possible standard according to Trust Policies and Practice and Clinical Guidelines.
• Ensure 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.
• 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 meet the needs of the service.
• Be responsible for reporting sick and annual leave in line with departmental guidelines.
• Study leave must be negotiated with the Theatre Matron and reflect the organisation and personal development plan.
• Share learning with colleagues after attending a course or study day.
• Undertake any other reasonable duty as directed to ensure the smooth running of the department.

Working for our organisation

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.

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. Revalidation and registration:

• Act within the Professional Bodies Code of Practice
• Maintain their own work profile to ensure revalidation standards are met and assist junior registered staff in achieving revalidation.
• Contribute and participate in the development of colleagues professional practice across the trust through leading ward and/or department projects and supporting training.
• Ensure optimum use is made of working time.

Equal opportunities

Our latest policy known as “Promoting Equality, Diversity and Human Rights” outlines the Trust’s commitment to ensuring that no job applicant or employee receives less than favourable treatment on grounds of sex, marital and civil partnership status, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, colour, creed, religion or belief, physical disability, mental health, learning difficulty, age or sexual orientation and is not placed at a disadvantage by conditions or requirements that cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Working patterns

The Trust is currently exploring ways in which patients can be given more choice about when they can attend appointments at the hospital. In order to make this possible there may be a future requirement for administrative staff scheduling appointments for patients to contact them by telephone in the evenings or at weekends. This means that administrative staff may be required to work a shift pattern in future. Shifts will not normally operate beyond 9 pm in the evenings and appropriate pay enhancements will apply. Staff will be consulted about the introduction of/changes to shift systems. Staff working in any department where an on‑call rota operates will be required to participate in the rota. Managers will discuss with staff the level of on‑call cover required taking into account their individual circumstances. Staff in nursing posts may be requested to work in any area throughout the Trust by the matron or the site manager.

Health and safety policy

Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, to ensure that the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees and visitors.

Safeguarding

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. This will require you to:

• 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 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.

Person specification

Skills & Abilities

• Good knowledge of all specialties.

Knowledge & Experience

• Knowledge of audit process.
• Current NHS issues.

Eligibility

You must already have the right to work in the United Kingdom and meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route if required. Applications that do not meet these requirements cannot be progressed.