Job summary
Do you want to work for a Trust that is rated outstanding for its care and delivers the best patient experience in the NHS (according to the Adult Inpatient Survey)?Now is your chance, as we are recruiting for a range of exciting clinical roles.
We would like to invite experienced ODPs, theatre nurses allied health professionals with anaesthetic qualification (eg paramedic) and newly-qualified ODP and nurses, (who will be joining their professional register within the next 12 months) to come and join us at this exciting time at RJAH Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Join us at our Recruitment Open Day on 28 January 2023, 10am - 2pm. For more detail see www.rjah.nhs.uk/work-with-us
Main duties of the job
We have vacancies available right now at our world leading specialist hospital within anaesthetics, however rotational opportunities across anaesthetics, scrub and recovery are supported.
Working at RJAH provides an exceptional opportunity to build on your existing experience through our continuous professional development offers, or if you are newly qualified consolidate your learning through our preceptorship programme.
Our theatre practitioners provide high quality care within a friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary environment.
About us
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.
Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.
The Theatre Unit at RJAH comprises of 12 Theatres alongside a Recovery unit, a HDU and an on-site TSSU. We cover a wide spectrum of primarily elective Orthopaedic surgery including, but not exclusively, Revision & Primary Arthroplasty, Upper limb, Lower Limb, Sports Injuries, Spines, Tumour and Paediatrics.
We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.
Please note we are unable to support applicants who require OSCE, as the Trust as a separate and limited application process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure personally that all Nursing & Midwifery Council, Healthcare Professions Council and Continuing Professional Development requirements are met.
- Co-ordinate for Line Manager as and when required.
- Take responsibility for the appropriate allocation and placement of new and newly qualified staff within your area.
- Ensure Trust polices and procedures are met in relation to personal professional responsibilities.
- Ensure department policies and procedures are developed, documented and adhered to and be responsible for implementation.
- Ensure that their own mandatory training is completed annually as required.
- Constantly provide leadership for the team and act as a role model and resource for junior members of staff.
- Be responsible for ordering, storing, dispensing and recording of drugs in accordance with Trust policy. Order by verbal, written and electronic means, record electronically or written as appropriate.
- To enhance patient care by ensuring effective assessment of patients needs, this includes making complex decisions on issues surrounding surgical emergencies/problems requiring immediate action.
- Be responsible for delivering personal patient programmes of care and for continual assessment, evaluation and updating of same.
- Be responsible for repair, maintenance and safe use of equipment ensuring competent knowledge and fault-finding skills.
- Daily liaise with and assist the appropriate clinical specialists in relation to individual patient care and requirements.
- Daily input and retrieval of patient information appropriate to the Unit from the Trust information technology systems including EPR, PAS Theatre Management System.
- To participate in auditing, supporting and implementing necessary changes and service improvements in the Unit. Audits are carried out daily, weekly and monthly.
- Participate in research and clinical benchmarking, interpretation and analysis of findings and their application to provide best practice.
- At all times to be responsible for appropriate control and management of resources, including staff within their sphere of responsibilities.
- Provide advice and arbitration where there may be differences of opinion amongst staff. Communicating and feeding back information to co-workers and others as appropriate.
- Act as a link ODP for the Unit, maintaining a learning environment for colleagues and providing regular training as requested.
- Possess and maintain knowledge of all surgical procedures carried out within the Trust.
- Possess and maintain knowledge of Anaesthetic with an awareness of the scrub, surgical assistant and recovery roles.
- To have communication and relationship skills to sensitively deal with patients and relatives who may be distressed, disorientated or anxious and to be able to deliver highly sensitive or unwelcome information in an appropriate and empathetic manner. This may be required daily.
- To communicate efficiently and effectively with the multidisciplinary team, other departments within the Trust and outside agencies and actively participate in decision making with some.
- Keep the Line Manager informed of changes in circumstances that may affect the delivery of safe high quality patient care.
- Attend meetings as directed by the Line Manager and feedback information as appropriate.
- Keep abreast of current and future perioperative trends.
- Have knowledge of NHS and DOH policy and documentation which affects patient care.
- Promote an environment of openness and support for all staff, patients and visitors.
- Perform any job related duties not specifically enumerated in this job description which may be assigned by your Line Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure personally that all Nursing & Midwifery Council, Healthcare Professions Council and Continuing Professional Development requirements are met.
- Co-ordinate for Line Manager as and when required.
- Take responsibility for the appropriate allocation and placement of new and newly qualified staff within your area.
- Ensure Trust polices and procedures are met in relation to personal professional responsibilities.
- Ensure department policies and procedures are developed, documented and adhered to and be responsible for implementation.
- Ensure that their own mandatory training is completed annually as required.
- Constantly provide leadership for the team and act as a role model and resource for junior members of staff.
- Be responsible for ordering, storing, dispensing and recording of drugs in accordance with Trust policy. Order by verbal, written and electronic means, record electronically or written as appropriate.
- To enhance patient care by ensuring effective assessment of patients needs, this includes making complex decisions on issues surrounding surgical emergencies/problems requiring immediate action.
- Be responsible for delivering personal patient programmes of care and for continual assessment, evaluation and updating of same.
- Be responsible for repair, maintenance and safe use of equipment ensuring competent knowledge and fault-finding skills.
- Daily liaise with and assist the appropriate clinical specialists in relation to individual patient care and requirements.
- Daily input and retrieval of patient information appropriate to the Unit from the Trust information technology systems including EPR, PAS Theatre Management System.
- To participate in auditing, supporting and implementing necessary changes and service improvements in the Unit. Audits are carried out daily, weekly and monthly.
- Participate in research and clinical benchmarking, interpretation and analysis of findings and their application to provide best practice.
- At all times to be responsible for appropriate control and management of resources, including staff within their sphere of responsibilities.
- Provide advice and arbitration where there may be differences of opinion amongst staff. Communicating and feeding back information to co-workers and others as appropriate.
- Act as a link ODP for the Unit, maintaining a learning environment for colleagues and providing regular training as requested.
- Possess and maintain knowledge of all surgical procedures carried out within the Trust.
- Possess and maintain knowledge of Anaesthetic with an awareness of the scrub, surgical assistant and recovery roles.
- To have communication and relationship skills to sensitively deal with patients and relatives who may be distressed, disorientated or anxious and to be able to deliver highly sensitive or unwelcome information in an appropriate and empathetic manner. This may be required daily.
- To communicate efficiently and effectively with the multidisciplinary team, other departments within the Trust and outside agencies and actively participate in decision making with some.
- Keep the Line Manager informed of changes in circumstances that may affect the delivery of safe high quality patient care.
- Attend meetings as directed by the Line Manager and feedback information as appropriate.
- Keep abreast of current and future perioperative trends.
- Have knowledge of NHS and DOH policy and documentation which affects patient care.
- Promote an environment of openness and support for all staff, patients and visitors.
- Perform any job related duties not specifically enumerated in this job description which may be assigned by your Line Manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications/training
Essential
- Nursing Degree/Diploma and Anaesthetic Nursing Qualification or ODP Qualification
Desirable
- Theatre qualification
- Teaching, assessing qualification or equivalent level of specialist skill
Experience
Essential
- ODP / RGN with Anaesthetic experience
- Experience working within the anaesthetic role.
Desirable
- Anaesthetic Experience in Orthopaedics
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Commitment to maintain own skills and standard of care
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Prepared to update orthopaedic knowledge and undertake further professional education
Desirable
- Specialist orthopaedics knowledge
Trust Values
Essential
- To exemplify the Trust Values:
- Friendly - patients, colleagues, public are always put at ease and made welcome
- Excellence - ensure the care we deliver has great outcomes for patients
- Caring - put the patient first and be considerate of their needs
- Professional - apply high professional standards to your role
- Respect - for patients and each other
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Work well under pressure
- Motivated, flexible
- Good team player
- Ability to participate in the On call commitment
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications/training
Essential
- Nursing Degree/Diploma and Anaesthetic Nursing Qualification or ODP Qualification
Desirable
- Theatre qualification
- Teaching, assessing qualification or equivalent level of specialist skill
Experience
Essential
- ODP / RGN with Anaesthetic experience
- Experience working within the anaesthetic role.
Desirable
- Anaesthetic Experience in Orthopaedics
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Commitment to maintain own skills and standard of care
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Prepared to update orthopaedic knowledge and undertake further professional education
Desirable
- Specialist orthopaedics knowledge
Trust Values
Essential
- To exemplify the Trust Values:
- Friendly - patients, colleagues, public are always put at ease and made welcome
- Excellence - ensure the care we deliver has great outcomes for patients
- Caring - put the patient first and be considerate of their needs
- Professional - apply high professional standards to your role
- Respect - for patients and each other
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Work well under pressure
- Motivated, flexible
- Good team player
- Ability to participate in the On call commitment
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
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
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt
Twmpath Lane
Oswestry
SY10 7AG
Employer's website
https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
