Job summary
Are you looking for an exciting and challenging career in Day Surgery?
YOU MUST BE EITHER A REGEISTERD OPERATING DEPARTMENT PRACTITIONER OR A REGEISTERED NURSE WITH A POST REGISTRATION ANAESTHETIC COURSE TO APPLY.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for highly motivated staff nurses / ODPs to join King's Day Surgery unit in our anaesthetic/ recovery team roles, to provide the highest standard of pre, intra and post-operative care to patients. We offer a supportive consolidation period for all of our new starters, as well as excellent educational opportunities, from in house study courses to post graduate education through King's College London, London Southbank University or University of Greenwich.
Our Practice Development Team provides structured teaching support to all staff, and our development programs are well established.
King's (Denmark Hill site) Day Surgery Unit consists of 7 operating theatres which include specialities such as Gynaecology, General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Dental, Orthopaedic, Ophthalmology, Urology, Paediatric and endoscopy, catering for patients of all ages, from neonates to the elderly. All areas enjoy the reputation of being a world leader in innovative surgical interventions and clinical excellence.
We welcome applications from experienced staff as well as newly qualified Operating Department Practitioners.
Please note: THIS IS NOT A TRAINING POST OPPORTUNITY.
Main duties of the job
You will work within the day surgery unit based in the anaesthetics / recovery team rotating across these 2 areas however, candidates with additional skills in scrub or nurse led discharge are encouraged to maintain these skills as we have a multi- skilled staff focus.
Day surgery operates Monday to Saturday. We care for patients undergoing a wide variety of surgical procedures including termination of pregnancy. It is expected that all staff participate in the care of these patients.
You will be responsible for providing excellent care to our day case patients, being an enthusiastic member of our staff team and being able to competently manage your work load by being fully prepared for lists when working in anaesthetics and being able to recover patients in a timely manner as part of the recovery team on the day.
The shift patterns for the team are 0800 to 18.00 with occasional recovery shift is 8.30 to 18.30.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Practice:
- To deliver a high standard of evidence based care to a specified group of patients.
- To adhere to NMC/HCPC Code of Professional Conduct and standards for registration at all times.
- To maintain confidentiality at all times.
- To support patients, relatives, carers and friends and where appropriate involve them in the care of the patient.
- To be fully involved in the health education of patients and relatives, identifying each opportunity to promote a healthy lifestyle.
- To liaise effectively with all members of the multi disciplinary team to ensure the relevant information regarding the patients needs/condition are communicated to them (including handover), and that any instructions from them regarding the patients care/condition are acted upon.
- To adhere to the Trust policy on valuing equality and diversity in the workplace, which incorporates the patients/visitors and staff
- To acknowledge personal limitations in-patient care and seek advice from senior staff members.
- To rotate to other clinical areas within the department as required or as identified as a personal development need in the appraisal process.
- To be involved with department audit/essence of care/observations of care.
- To report adverse incidents which occur in the department as per policy and assist in the investigation of such incidences as necessary
- To maintain up to date and comprehensive records of care in accordance with NMC/HCPC, legal and Trust requirements
- To demonstrate effective communication and customer care skills with patients and their relatives/carers, thereby acting as a positive role model for nurses and other staff
Education and Research
- To keep up to date with current research to promote evidence based practice within the clinical area.
- To participate in Trust and Division initiatives to develop nursing practice
- To assist in the teaching, supervision and practice development of junior colleagues and students
- To actively participate in the training process by demonstrating and directly supervising.
- To participate in research and audit within the department
Management
- To manage an agreed workload with support from colleagues and senior staff as appropriate.
- To exercise leadership where appropriate.
- To ensure all Trust and local policies, protocols and procedures are adhered to by self and colleagues at all times
- To participate with the monitoring of standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the department and report as necessary
- To work within and support the multi-disciplinary team
- To share knowledge and skills developed with other members of the multi-disciplinary team
- To ensure effective admission/discharge of patients to the department liaising with other hospital departments as appropriate.
- To maintain effective communication and professional relationships with all areas within the Division and with associated clinical areas in the Trust
- To observe personal responsibility for resource management
- To observe a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of self, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management associated with this post
Personal professional development
- To ensure own clinical knowledge is kept up to date in respect to evidence based practice, NMC and Trust guidelines/protocols
- To achieve a range of clinical competencies as required within the Trust and Division
- To actively participate in team meetings.
- To actively participate in own performance appraisal as required by the Trust
- To maintain your own personal and professional PREP/HCPC requirements, attending mandatory study sessions as required by the Trust
Skills for Health Code of Practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Practice:
- To deliver a high standard of evidence based care to a specified group of patients.
- To adhere to NMC/HCPC Code of Professional Conduct and standards for registration at all times.
- To maintain confidentiality at all times.
- To support patients, relatives, carers and friends and where appropriate involve them in the care of the patient.
- To be fully involved in the health education of patients and relatives, identifying each opportunity to promote a healthy lifestyle.
- To liaise effectively with all members of the multi disciplinary team to ensure the relevant information regarding the patients needs/condition are communicated to them (including handover), and that any instructions from them regarding the patients care/condition are acted upon.
- To adhere to the Trust policy on valuing equality and diversity in the workplace, which incorporates the patients/visitors and staff
- To acknowledge personal limitations in-patient care and seek advice from senior staff members.
- To rotate to other clinical areas within the department as required or as identified as a personal development need in the appraisal process.
- To be involved with department audit/essence of care/observations of care.
- To report adverse incidents which occur in the department as per policy and assist in the investigation of such incidences as necessary
- To maintain up to date and comprehensive records of care in accordance with NMC/HCPC, legal and Trust requirements
- To demonstrate effective communication and customer care skills with patients and their relatives/carers, thereby acting as a positive role model for nurses and other staff
Education and Research
- To keep up to date with current research to promote evidence based practice within the clinical area.
- To participate in Trust and Division initiatives to develop nursing practice
- To assist in the teaching, supervision and practice development of junior colleagues and students
- To actively participate in the training process by demonstrating and directly supervising.
- To participate in research and audit within the department
Management
- To manage an agreed workload with support from colleagues and senior staff as appropriate.
- To exercise leadership where appropriate.
- To ensure all Trust and local policies, protocols and procedures are adhered to by self and colleagues at all times
- To participate with the monitoring of standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the department and report as necessary
- To work within and support the multi-disciplinary team
- To share knowledge and skills developed with other members of the multi-disciplinary team
- To ensure effective admission/discharge of patients to the department liaising with other hospital departments as appropriate.
- To maintain effective communication and professional relationships with all areas within the Division and with associated clinical areas in the Trust
- To observe personal responsibility for resource management
- To observe a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of self, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management associated with this post
Personal professional development
- To ensure own clinical knowledge is kept up to date in respect to evidence based practice, NMC and Trust guidelines/protocols
- To achieve a range of clinical competencies as required within the Trust and Division
- To actively participate in team meetings.
- To actively participate in own performance appraisal as required by the Trust
- To maintain your own personal and professional PREP/HCPC requirements, attending mandatory study sessions as required by the Trust
Skills for Health Code of Practice.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse (Level 1) or HCPC Operating Department Practitioner
- Post-registration qualification/course appropriate to specialty or NVQ level 3 in ODP/DIPHE in ODP
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Able to undertakes tasks to support biomedical investigations and interventions
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively with other members of staff
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse (Level 1) or HCPC Operating Department Practitioner
- Post-registration qualification/course appropriate to specialty or NVQ level 3 in ODP/DIPHE in ODP
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Able to undertakes tasks to support biomedical investigations and interventions
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively with other members of staff
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).
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).
