Anaesthetics/Scrub/Recovery - ODP/Nurse (Adult or Children’s)

Oxford University NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Band 5 Registered Nurses/Operating Department Practitioners:

There are 3 Operating Theatre Departments within this division based at the John Radcliffe Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, where you can gain a wide variety of experience in anaesthetics, surgery and/or recovery.

The John Radcliffe Main Operating Theatre Department is a 6 theatre unit where routine and emergency surgery (general, gynae, spinal) takes place, predominately for adults. It is a tertiary referral centre for vascular surgery and a major trauma centre.

The West Wing Operating Theatre Department is a 14-theatre unit and provides elective and emergency care for adults and children. It is one of four highly specialised craniofacial centres in the UK, one of seven specialist units for cleft lip & palate surgery. It is a tertiary referral centre for neurosurgery and the unit is recognised for ground-breaking work in ophthalmology surgery. Other specialities include ENT, Maxilla-Facial and children (general surgery & orthopaedics).

The Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre is an 8 theatre unit providing care for adult patients. The NOC has a world-wide reputation for excellence in orthopaedics.The hospital also undertakes specialist services such as the treatment of bone infection, bone tumours and limb reconstruction.

Main duties of the job

Anaesthetics

Work alongside the anaesthetist in caring for patients in the administration and maintenance of general, regional and local anaesthetics
Preparation of a wide range of specialist equipment such as anaesthetic machines and devices, to safely secure the patient's airway during anaesthesia and support maintenance of their cardio-vascular stability
Monitor, assess and respond to changes in the patient condition as required, evaluating care provided

Surgery

Work alongside the surgeon in caring for patients by anticipating the requirements of the surgical team and responding effectively
Prepare all the necessary instruments and equipment for specialist surgery
Be responsible for surgical instruments, equipment, swabs, needles and sundries

Recovery

Support the patient on their arrival into the recovery unit
Monitor the patient's condition during the immediate post-operative phase and respond to changes as required
Assess the patient in order to ensure they can be safely discharged to a ward area

Rotation through more than one area of practice is actively encouraged.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.

Date posted

12 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-NOTSS-5290399-B5

Job locations

West Wing John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

Job description

Job responsibilities

Speciality specific role description:

To act as the patients advocate during the perioperative period of care
To be responsible for anticipating and providing skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of the operating theatre team
To participate in the assessment of patient care needs and implement and maintain agreed standards of care
Follow Codes of Professional Practice providing high quality and safe care to patients undergoing procedures within the Perioperative environment

Work effectively within a team

Job description

Job responsibilities

Speciality specific role description:

To act as the patients advocate during the perioperative period of care
To be responsible for anticipating and providing skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of the operating theatre team
To participate in the assessment of patient care needs and implement and maintain agreed standards of care
Follow Codes of Professional Practice providing high quality and safe care to patients undergoing procedures within the Perioperative environment

Work effectively within a team

Person Specification

N/A

Essential

Desirable

Person Specification

N/A

Essential

Desirable

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

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