Job summary
Provide exceptional patient care which is underpinned by evidence based practice and OUH values.Work in partnership with the patients' family and friends to be actively involved in the caring process on behalf of the patient.Manage, direct and evaluate the nursing care for a defined caseload of patients.Communicate effective information to patients/relatives/carers/ and all members of the multidisciplinary team.Demonstrate high standards of perioperative care, reflecting the beliefs about professional perioperative practice and patient care commensurate with The Oxford Model for Exemplary Professional Nursing and Midwifery Practice.Develop and maintain specialist knowledge of perioperative practice relevant to the clinical area.Undertake the responsibilities associated with being a mentor and preceptor reflecting the beliefs about professional perioperative practice and patient care commensurate with the Oxford Model for Exemplary Professional and Nursing and Midwifery Practice.Demonstrably contribute towards the continuing development of professional perioperative practice in the department.Conduct oneself in a professional manner and be a role model to others at all times.Work proactively to ensure every hospital visit meets the needs of the patient and that they are discharged in a timely manner ensuring effective communication with the family and/or relevant agencies as agreed.
Main duties of the job
NUFFIELD ORTHOPAEDIC CENTRE
Band 6 Anaesthetic Team Leader/Deputy Sister
We are looking to appoint a substantive band 6 Anaesthetic Team Leader/Deputy Sister.
If you are an Anaesthetic Nurse or ODP with previous experience we would love to hear from you and let you visit our department on an informal basis.
The Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre Operating Theatre Department has 8 theatres where routine and emergency surgery takes place. Orthopaedic specialities including hip and knee, foot and ankle, upper limb, sarcoma, limb reconstruction, spine and plastics all operate within these theatres. The unit provides care for adult patients.
You should be able to demonstrate experience within the anaesthetic setting as well as the required knowledge and skills to safely aid leading the team. We are looking for motivated aspiring leaders who wish to develop.
We look forward to hearing from you and offering you an informal visit to our friendly and welcoming department.
For further information please contact; Emma Walduck, Anaesthetic Sister, NOC Theatres, emma.walduck@ouh.nhs.uk Tel: 01865 738187
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- 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.
- Work alongside the anaesthetist in caring for patients in the administration and maintenance of general, regional and local anaesthetics.
- Monitor, assess and respond to changes in the patient condition as required, evaluating care provided.
- Preparation of a wide range of specialist equipment such as anaesthetic machines, intravenous equipment and devices to safely secure the patient's airway during anaesthesia
Job description
Job responsibilities
- 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.
- Work alongside the anaesthetist in caring for patients in the administration and maintenance of general, regional and local anaesthetics.
- Monitor, assess and respond to changes in the patient condition as required, evaluating care provided.
- Preparation of a wide range of specialist equipment such as anaesthetic machines, intravenous equipment and devices to safely secure the patient's airway during anaesthesia
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Part 1. 8. 12 or 15 of register depending on area of practice), ODP HCPC registration or National certification in area of Practice.
- UK recognised Degree in Nursing relevant to post or equivalent qualification for ODPs
Mentor qualification
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of a NMC approved Mentorship qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in the relevant specialty
Experience
Essential
- Good communication skills and Acts as a role model, able to lead by example to ensure the Trust's values and behaviours are reinforced throughout their area of practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Part 1. 8. 12 or 15 of register depending on area of practice), ODP HCPC registration or National certification in area of Practice.
- UK recognised Degree in Nursing relevant to post or equivalent qualification for ODPs
Mentor qualification
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of a NMC approved Mentorship qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in the relevant specialty
Experience
Essential
- Good communication skills and Acts as a role model, able to lead by example to ensure the Trust's values and behaviours are reinforced throughout their area of practice.
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).
