Senior Anaesthetic Practitioner

Job responsibilities

Clinical Excellence

Assisting and contributing in the management and organisation of the clinical area.

Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality care.

To work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.

To maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care.

Consider new ways of working which enhance and improve patient care.

Consider new ways of working which are cost saving.

To co-ordinate the patients discharge in accordance with NGH discharge policy.

To educate patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified.

Complete patient documentation correctly.

To maintain a safe theatre environment.

Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality care.

Assisting and contributing in the management and organisation of the clinical area.

To work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.

To maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care.

Consider new ways of working which enhance and improve patient care.

Consider new ways of working which are cost saving.

To educate patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified.

Complete patient documentation correctly.

To maintain a safe work environment.

Responsible for safe supply, storage, administration, checking and disposal of medications including controlled drugs.

Adopt an open learning culture from patient experience and action plan improvements as necessary.

To undertake any expanded roles deemed necessary for the role following the Trust policy Expansion of Professional Practice for Registered Healthcare Professionals.

Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.

Assess and support students and learners on placement within the clinical area.

Promote and maintain effective communication, both written and verbal.

To act as a role model for staff.

Ensure patient and staff confidentiality.

To supervise junior staff in the delivery of care.

To participate in the safe movement and handling of patients within the operating department, and between other departments within the Trust.

Maintain patient privacy and dignity at all times.

Provide support and reassurance to all patients undergoing regional or local anaesthesia.

Safe and sensitive escorting of patients, relatives and carers.

Help maintain high standards of cleanliness expected within a surgical environment.

Participate in stock control/rotation and order. Restocking of theatres and other adjoining areas as required.

Assist with the maintenance of equipment and report any faults to senior members of staff or report to clinical engineering.

Carry out errands when requested.

This job description is not a rigid/inflexible document but acts to provide the post holder with guidance as to the expectations of the role. Whilst in post, these expectations may change in order to meet service needs.

Professional LeadershipPromote collaborative working partnerships and effective communication between all members of the multi-disciplinary team.Support professional and clinical standards.

Act as a supportive professional role model for nursing and midwifery / HCPC, providing quality care in accordance with the NMC/HCPC rules and codes of practice.

Organisational & Management Responsibilities

Support the promotion and maintenance of a departmental culture which promotes an open and honest approach to professional decision making and problem solving.

Promote and maintain organisational and professional standards.

Demonstrate and promote excellent interpersonal skills, written, verbal and nonverbal communication styles.

Influence and nurture positive attitudes and behaviours within the teams and wider multidisciplinary team.

Support the implementation of preceptorship and education programmes for newly qualified nurses and midwives.

Support and promote clinical audit and quality improvement.

Support preceptee in clinical practice during and after their preceptorship programme.

Undertake relevant clinical practices in accordance with the Scope of Professional Practice.

Take all possible action to minimise clinical risk to patients, utilising all available resources.

Contribute to planning and managing the departmental budget, ensuring the effective and efficient use of resources.

Work closely with management and to take up management assignments or responsibilities as and when required depending on the departmental needs.

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• NMC/HCPC Registration
• Evidence of CDP
• Teaching/assessing/mentoring qualification

Desirable

• Leadership qualification/course or working towards
• Has undergone ILS/PILS training

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Be an experienced anaesthetic nurse or ODP
• At least 2 years post qualification experience in perioperative care
• Experience of mentoring and assessing in clinical practice
• Awareness of infection prevention
• Be able to prioritise workload and work effectively in stressful situations
• Previous experience of working with shared airways, paediatrics and a variety of surgical specialities
• Ability to work effectively in a team and autonomously

Desirable

• Experience in theatres at band 6 level
• Previous experience of working with shared airways, paediatrics and a variety of surgical specialities
• Experience of working in emergency theatre and major cases

Skills

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Time management and prioritisation
• Excellent of interpersonal skills displaying tact and sensitivity
• Possess sound clinical skills
• Ability to seek guidance and assistance when required and be aware of personal limitations

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Excellent leadership skills
• Team player
• Assertive, confident and approachable
• Innovative and creative
• Reliable
• Professional
• Flexible
• Ability to lead, motivate and inspire others
• Effective strategies for dealing with stressful situations

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).