Job summary
We currently have a post for a Senior Anaesthetic and Recovery Practitioner in the Women's centre theatres . Within the women's centre we have 5 theatres 3 obstetrics, of which 2 are emergency and 1 elective and 2 gynaecology theatres split across 2 floors.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated senior anaesthetic and recovery practitioner to join our team within the women's centre . You will be expected to have at least 3 years of extensive experience in gynae and or obstetrics and have completed an equivalent practice supervisor/assessor course. Applicants must have excellent communication, informed negotiating, and effective leadership skills to thrive in a busy team environment. You will be encouraged and supported to further develop using the learning opportunities available. There is a structured orientation programme and appraisal system in place to support your development whilst being supported by your team leader and education team. The directorate has a comprehensive Education Strategy to underpin the development of all grades of staff within theatres, to facilitate career development and progression.
Please see the accompanying job description
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis 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.
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
- Report near misses and untoward incidents, complaints, clinical emergencies, injury or medicine administration errors as detailed in departmental and Trust protocols and procedures, assist the Team Leader in investigating incidents as required. Be proactive in seeking a response to the issues raised in order to disseminate the actions identified and provide own account of events if asked to support an investigation.
- Demonstrate an awareness of and compliance with Health and Safety Regulations that apply to staff and patients. To escalate concerns to senior staff in an appropriate and timely manner.
- Be familiar with the Oxford Model of Exemplary Nursing and Midwifery Practice and ensure that key performance indicators are met.
- Maintain and contribute to the development of standards of practice, conduct or decision making in conjunction with team leaders/ /unit coordinator.
- Discuss personal and professional development needs during an annual appraisal, developing, agreeing and documenting action points in the electronic recording and personal development plan.
- Ensure that a smart, professional image that enhances the public perception of the Trust and the professionalism of its staff is portrayed.
- Be actively involved in the development, delivery and support of departmental education programmes as agreed.
- Complete or be working towards any local and Trust competency frameworks within a time frame agreed with the Team Leader and with the support of a named mentor.
- Supervise, teach and support the nursing/ODP and non-nursing staff involved in direct patient care, ensuring they have the necessary knowledge and skills to undertake the planned care, within a conducive learning environment.
- Undertake all relevant Statutory and Mandatory (SM) training using the Trust E-Learning packages and study opportunities.
- Demonstrate a commitment to research based practice and clinical excellence and play an active part in the ongoing introduction of research-based change to improve patient centred care
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Report near misses and untoward incidents, complaints, clinical emergencies, injury or medicine administration errors as detailed in departmental and Trust protocols and procedures, assist the Team Leader in investigating incidents as required. Be proactive in seeking a response to the issues raised in order to disseminate the actions identified and provide own account of events if asked to support an investigation.
- Demonstrate an awareness of and compliance with Health and Safety Regulations that apply to staff and patients. To escalate concerns to senior staff in an appropriate and timely manner.
- Be familiar with the Oxford Model of Exemplary Nursing and Midwifery Practice and ensure that key performance indicators are met.
- Maintain and contribute to the development of standards of practice, conduct or decision making in conjunction with team leaders/ /unit coordinator.
- Discuss personal and professional development needs during an annual appraisal, developing, agreeing and documenting action points in the electronic recording and personal development plan.
- Ensure that a smart, professional image that enhances the public perception of the Trust and the professionalism of its staff is portrayed.
- Be actively involved in the development, delivery and support of departmental education programmes as agreed.
- Complete or be working towards any local and Trust competency frameworks within a time frame agreed with the Team Leader and with the support of a named mentor.
- Supervise, teach and support the nursing/ODP and non-nursing staff involved in direct patient care, ensuring they have the necessary knowledge and skills to undertake the planned care, within a conducive learning environment.
- Undertake all relevant Statutory and Mandatory (SM) training using the Trust E-Learning packages and study opportunities.
- Demonstrate a commitment to research based practice and clinical excellence and play an active part in the ongoing introduction of research-based change to improve patient centred care
Person Specification
Essential and desirable
Essential
- Registered with NMC or HCPC
- Proven, extensive post registration experience of working in the perioperative environment, critical care or surgery
- Knowledge of contemporary peri-operative issues.
- Ability to function well as part of a team.
Desirable
- Have completed Practice Supervisor/ Assessor or transition Training
- Experience of leading a team
Person Specification
Essential and desirable
Essential
- Registered with NMC or HCPC
- Proven, extensive post registration experience of working in the perioperative environment, critical care or surgery
- Knowledge of contemporary peri-operative issues.
- Ability to function well as part of a team.
Desirable
- Have completed Practice Supervisor/ Assessor or transition Training
- Experience of leading a team
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).
