Job summary
To provide nursing expertise, facilitating evidence-based, patient centred care for patients.
To support the Trust strategy of delivering a quality healthcare service for
patients and their families/carers.
To work within and to support the Trust Objectives and the ward/departments philosophy and standards.
To carry out theatre procedures and implement policies. Ensure patient documentation and all safety measures are carried out in accordance with departmental policy.
To participate as a scrub, recovery and anaesthetic assistant
To act up for person with continuing responsibility as required
This role requires an active UK HCPC or NMC Registration
Base Location: Bournemouth
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
To be a skilled member of the theatre team in a variety of surgical specialities and or disciplines.
Demonstrate a high level of dexterity when working in the operating field as Scrub Anaesthetic assistant and Recovery.
Inform Clinical Leader/Charge Nurse of any untoward incidents or problem areas affecting patients or staff and participate in the investigations.
Ensure all equipment is in good, safe working order and ready for immediate use. Immediately report to the nurse in charge of the suite any defective equipment, inadequate provisions or supplies.
Act, at all times, as the patients' advocate to ensure their safety, well-being and dignity.
Assess the patients' levels of anxiety and provide advice and reassurance as necessary.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide high standards of individualised nursing care for patients and their families by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care.
Recognise and report appropriately any changes in patients condition and escalate appropriately.
To perform and demonstrate excellence in Surgical Scrub, Anaesthetic and Recovery experience.
To demonstrate safety and experience in in Paediatric Nursing and PILS competency
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide high standards of individualised nursing care for patients and their families by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care.
Recognise and report appropriately any changes in patients condition and escalate appropriately.
To perform and demonstrate excellence in Surgical Scrub, Anaesthetic and Recovery experience.
To demonstrate safety and experience in in Paediatric Nursing and PILS competency
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Scrub, Anaesthetic and Recovery
- Experience in Paediatric Nursing and PILS trained/ILS
Desirable
- Leadership skills
- Ability to work in: Surgical scrub
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered ODP (Dip (HE) Operating Department Practice
- NMC registered Nurse (Advanced Diploma/Degree In Adult Health Nursing)
Desirable
- Learning and Assessing in Practice (or equivalent teaching/mentoring qualification)
- Patient Care in Anaesthesia (or equivalent Anaesthetic CPD module)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Scrub, Anaesthetic and Recovery
- Experience in Paediatric Nursing and PILS trained/ILS
Desirable
- Leadership skills
- Ability to work in: Surgical scrub
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered ODP (Dip (HE) Operating Department Practice
- NMC registered Nurse (Advanced Diploma/Degree In Adult Health Nursing)
Desirable
- Learning and Assessing in Practice (or equivalent teaching/mentoring qualification)
- Patient Care in Anaesthesia (or equivalent Anaesthetic CPD module)
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
EYE THEATRES (ROYAL BOURNEMOUTH HOSPITAL site) University Hospitals Dorset NHS Trust
Castle Lane East, Bournemouth
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
Employer's website
https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
