Job summary
We are looking for band 6 ODP/ Anaesthetic Nurse to join our anaesthetic team at Royal Brompton Hospital. We are made of ODPs and Anaesthetic Nurses that staff six operating theatres including one hybrid theatre and five catheter labs. We also cover lists in the new Diagnostic Imaging Centre, CT and MRI and call out of hours.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will work closely with the senior staff and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining excellent clinical standards of clinical practice and staff development as part of the theatre team.
- As a member of the anaesthetic theatre team perform the tasks of anaesthetic assistant following all checks and procedures as laid down in National / Theatre Policy.
- As a member of the anaesthetic team perform the tasks of anaesthetic assistant and support other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- To be responsible for the continuing professional development and overall performance of all staff by acting as a mentor with the support of their senior colleagues.
- To take charge of the department when required to do so.
- The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and is required to demonstrate procedures, supervise qualified and/or unqualified staff whilst maintaining a safe working environment.
- To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified as appropriate to knowledge and training.
About us
Guy's & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals joined Guy's and St Thomas' in February 2021 and is the largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK and among the largest in Europe. We provide treatment for people with heart and lung disease, including rare and complex conditions, offering some of the most sophisticated treatment that is available anywhere in the world.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and job specification documents for more information regarding this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and job specification documents for more information regarding this role.
Person Specification
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse/ Registered ODP
- oSlice I or equivalent experience
Desirable
- oRelevant post basic course
- oSlice II
- oALS
EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- oRelevant experience at band 5 within theatres.
- oAble demonstrate sound knowledge of cardiothoracic / paediatric theatre practice. (Anaesthetic or surgical)
- oExperience of supervision of junior staff
- oKnowledge of research and audit
Desirable
- oPost registration experience
- oRelevant experience within cardiothoracic theatres.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- oExcellent written and verbal communication skills
- oAnalytical skills
- oEvidence of continuing professional development
- oAble to prioritise and meet deadlines
- oInterpersonal skills
- oTeaching skills
- oIT skills
- oAble to manage difficult situations
- oOrganised time management
- oAble to use initiative
Desirable
- oAble to demonstrate application of expanded roles/skills within clinical setting
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- oAbility to work within a team and independently
- oFlexible
- oAble to work under pressure
- oPunctual
- oSmart appearance
- oPleasant disposition
- oCaring nature
- oEnthusiastic
- oAssertive attitude
- oPositive change agent
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
Person Specification
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse/ Registered ODP
- oSlice I or equivalent experience
Desirable
- oRelevant post basic course
- oSlice II
- oALS
EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- oRelevant experience at band 5 within theatres.
- oAble demonstrate sound knowledge of cardiothoracic / paediatric theatre practice. (Anaesthetic or surgical)
- oExperience of supervision of junior staff
- oKnowledge of research and audit
Desirable
- oPost registration experience
- oRelevant experience within cardiothoracic theatres.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- oExcellent written and verbal communication skills
- oAnalytical skills
- oEvidence of continuing professional development
- oAble to prioritise and meet deadlines
- oInterpersonal skills
- oTeaching skills
- oIT skills
- oAble to manage difficult situations
- oOrganised time management
- oAble to use initiative
Desirable
- oAble to demonstrate application of expanded roles/skills within clinical setting
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- oAbility to work within a team and independently
- oFlexible
- oAble to work under pressure
- oPunctual
- oSmart appearance
- oPleasant disposition
- oCaring nature
- oEnthusiastic
- oAssertive attitude
- oPositive change agent
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
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
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).
