Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join
our Theatre team at St Hughs Hospital as an Operating Department Practitioner specialising in Anaesthetics and Recovery.
The post holder will work as part of the theatre team providing support
to all members of staff and consultant users.
Main duties of the job
The
post holder will deliver individualised clinically appropriate, efficient and
effective evidence based clinical care for patients on a shift to shift basis,
in line with the Healthcare Management Trusts and St. Hughs Hospitals
procedures and care pathways.
They
will act as a professional resource for clinical support staff and to undertake
the role of supervisor for these individuals, working in support of the staff
in the discharge of their duties and facilitating the use of evidence-based
practice, patient assessment, clinical analytical skills and patient early
warning systems.
About us
The Healthcare Management
Trust is a charity built on a defining set of principles which are at the heart
of everything we do; they make us who we are and ensure that we stand apart
from others within our sector.
We acknowledge and value
the ethos and mission of the founders of HMT, our Homes and our Hospitals; we
will ensure that these principles continue to be at the heart of our work.
HMT believes everyone has
the right to dignity, privacy and respect and we pride ourselves on providing
quality and considered care to each and every individual in a safe, comfortable
environment. We are look to engage with people who can carry this vision
through with commitment, enthusiasm, care and attention.
At St Hugh's Hospital, we
focus on delivering patient-centred care that you can trust, while also
providing value for money without compromising on standards. We are committed to delivering the highest
quality healthcare and understand that our well-trained, passionate team of
employees lie at the heart of delivering the service our patients and residents
expect.
Benefits include
35 days annual leave pro
rata (including bank Holidays)
Enhanced pay for
unsociable hours
Private medical insurance
Workplace pension
On-going training and
development
Quality work environment
Employee Assistance
Programme
Long Service Recognition
Wellbeing Programmes
Team Working
Staff Referral Scheme
Enhanced Maternity Leave
Cycle to Work Scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
Description
Functioning
as an operating department practitioner in all clinical areas of the
department.
To
deliver individualised clinically appropriate, efficient and effective evidence
based clinical care for patients on a shift to shift basis, in line with the
Healthcare Management Trusts and St. Hughs Hospitals procedures and care
pathways.
To
act as a professional resource for clinical support staff and to undertake the
role of supervisor for these individuals, working in support of the staff in
the discharge of their duties and facilitating the use of evidence-based
practice, patient assessment, clinical analytical skills and patient early
warning systems.
To
maintain accurate, contemporaneous and legible patient documentation, being
fully aware of legal, professional and confidential requirements and utilising
only authorised abbreviations.
The
provision of excellence in customer care to patients, their relatives
significant others and other internal /external customers including consultant
users.
The
use of corporate and clinical governance systems to monitor and develop
clinical services.
To
positively promote with staff, users, patients and other visitors the ethos of
the Healthcare Management Trust and St. Hughs Hospital, based on a
demonstrable empathetic and sensitive approach to the care of patients,
relatives, users and colleagues.
The
maintenance of the custody and administration of medicines within the unit in
accordance with St. Hughs policies, the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and the
medicines Act of 1968.
The
maintenance of St. Hughs policies and practices ensuring that the requirements
of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and CQC Regulations 2014.
Displaying
at all times a professional approach and action, so as to obtain and justify
patient and user trust and confidence in St. Hughs Hospital.
Maintain
own individual professional practice. Participate in ongoing professional
educational development and registration requirements.
To
participate in unit-based quality assurance activity based on written standards
and patient care outcomes.
To ensure compliance
to all local/corporate policies and procedures, noting the absolute requirement
to adhere to infection control policy and procedure and to ensure that all
other hospital personnel fulfil their contractual obligation, by escalating
failures to do so to a line manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
Description
Functioning
as an operating department practitioner in all clinical areas of the
department.
To
deliver individualised clinically appropriate, efficient and effective evidence
based clinical care for patients on a shift to shift basis, in line with the
Healthcare Management Trusts and St. Hughs Hospitals procedures and care
pathways.
To
act as a professional resource for clinical support staff and to undertake the
role of supervisor for these individuals, working in support of the staff in
the discharge of their duties and facilitating the use of evidence-based
practice, patient assessment, clinical analytical skills and patient early
warning systems.
To
maintain accurate, contemporaneous and legible patient documentation, being
fully aware of legal, professional and confidential requirements and utilising
only authorised abbreviations.
The
provision of excellence in customer care to patients, their relatives
significant others and other internal /external customers including consultant
users.
The
use of corporate and clinical governance systems to monitor and develop
clinical services.
To
positively promote with staff, users, patients and other visitors the ethos of
the Healthcare Management Trust and St. Hughs Hospital, based on a
demonstrable empathetic and sensitive approach to the care of patients,
relatives, users and colleagues.
The
maintenance of the custody and administration of medicines within the unit in
accordance with St. Hughs policies, the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and the
medicines Act of 1968.
The
maintenance of St. Hughs policies and practices ensuring that the requirements
of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and CQC Regulations 2014.
Displaying
at all times a professional approach and action, so as to obtain and justify
patient and user trust and confidence in St. Hughs Hospital.
Maintain
own individual professional practice. Participate in ongoing professional
educational development and registration requirements.
To
participate in unit-based quality assurance activity based on written standards
and patient care outcomes.
To ensure compliance
to all local/corporate policies and procedures, noting the absolute requirement
to adhere to infection control policy and procedure and to ensure that all
other hospital personnel fulfil their contractual obligation, by escalating
failures to do so to a line manager.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Able to act as anaesthetic assistant or recovery practitioner for a variety specialities and complexities of surgery.
- Ability to analyze and prioritise
- Ability to work under pressure to tight and competing deadlines
- Act as a circulating member of the Theatre team.
- Assisting with other members of the team in the preparation and clearing of Theatres.
- Assisting with the labelling and dispatch of the theatre specimens. Assisting in the compiling of the operations register.
- Maintain accurate patient documentation.
- To use the correct procedure when handing a patient into the care of another healthcare professional, giving the correct information and instruction.
- To undertake on call sessions as required
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Diploma/Degree level or equivalent Registered NMC or HPC Healthcare qualification Evidence of recent professional development
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in perioperative practice/Anaesthetics/ Recovery (Nurses) Advanced Life Support
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Registered Nurse/Health Care Professional. NHS or Independent sector experience
Desirable
- Experience of working closely with clinicians of varying seniority Experience of working with the peri-operative environment Audit experience
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Able to act as anaesthetic assistant or recovery practitioner for a variety specialities and complexities of surgery.
- Ability to analyze and prioritise
- Ability to work under pressure to tight and competing deadlines
- Act as a circulating member of the Theatre team.
- Assisting with other members of the team in the preparation and clearing of Theatres.
- Assisting with the labelling and dispatch of the theatre specimens. Assisting in the compiling of the operations register.
- Maintain accurate patient documentation.
- To use the correct procedure when handing a patient into the care of another healthcare professional, giving the correct information and instruction.
- To undertake on call sessions as required
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Diploma/Degree level or equivalent Registered NMC or HPC Healthcare qualification Evidence of recent professional development
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in perioperative practice/Anaesthetics/ Recovery (Nurses) Advanced Life Support
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Registered Nurse/Health Care Professional. NHS or Independent sector experience
Desirable
- Experience of working closely with clinicians of varying seniority Experience of working with the peri-operative environment Audit experience
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
