Job summary
Come to Cornwall we have an exciting opportunity for an Anaesthetic services and blood conservation Team Lead to join the team in the Operating Theatres and areas requiring anaesthetic and blood conservation support within RCHT.
An experienced senior anaesthetic Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner is required to lead and develop the anaesthetic team and blood conservation service.
Supporting over 40 registered staff, the post holder will support the development of the existing services and staff.
We regularly support learners from multiple disciplines.
You will need to be a good leader, communicator, role model and have excellent standards of practice.
Main duties of the job
The Anaesthetic Practitioner Team lead - Blood Conservation will manage and support the design and implementation of a comprehensive, highly specialised multi-professional blood conservation service in a wide range of clinical areas.
Providing on-going professional and clinical leadership to the theatre care teams who are delivering perioperative care.
The Anaesthetic Practitioner Team lead - Blood Conservation will be expected to demonstrate clinical expertise and provide specialist knowledge which is transferable between acute clinical areas. Effective communication with all members of the multi-professional team and external agencies is a key part of this role.
To be a highly competent, knowledgeable and visible practitioner setting the highest standards of care and ensuring the provision of excellent, evidence-based care for all patients / clients. To act as a role model and skilled practitioner to inspire excellence, constantly demonstrating the highest standards of care and professionalism.
To ensure the development of all staff within their team.
To represent their specialty and at times their division in corporate wide forums, operational groups and committees, providing an expert theatre contribution
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Person Specification
Qualification / registration
Essential
- NMC / HCPC registered
- Basic knowledge of information technology platforms eg excel
- Recognised Anaesthetic / theatre qualification
- Recognised Blood conservation qualification
Desirable
- Information technology qualification
Experience
Essential
- Anaesthetic Paediatric experience - Three years
- Anaesthetic Adult experience - Three years
- Mentor / coaching experience - Three years
- Obstetric experience
- Blood conservation service experience
Desirable
- Audit - clinical / research experience
Person Specification
Qualification / registration
Essential
- NMC / HCPC registered
- Basic knowledge of information technology platforms eg excel
- Recognised Anaesthetic / theatre qualification
- Recognised Blood conservation qualification
Desirable
- Information technology qualification
Experience
Essential
- Anaesthetic Paediatric experience - Three years
- Anaesthetic Adult experience - Three years
- Mentor / coaching experience - Three years
- Obstetric experience
- Blood conservation service experience
Desirable
- Audit - clinical / research 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.
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).
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