Job summary
You will be a registered operating department Practitioner / Anaesthetic Nurse with anaesthetic experience, working in teams as well as an autonomous practitioner.
Competent across range of anaesthetic skills, supported by professional and clinical knowledge. Ensuring high standards of effective care are delivered to all patients within the Theatre suite, whilst maintaining communication within the team.
Clinically required to work when necessary as an anaesthetic practitioner, scrubbed assistant, circulating assistant or recovery room practitioner, taking responsibility for the work/team for a span of duty or operating list.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for motivated and passionate individuals to work flexibly as part of our theatre team providing the highest standards of professional care to patients and to make a positive contribution towards the teams pursuit of excellence.
You will need to deliver a holistic care approach that is current, evidence based and effective. You must have a broad knowledge and skill base including communication and team working skills, in order that you contribute to the smooth running of the theatre department.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
- Prepare an operating theatre/anaesthetic room for surgery in relation to instrumentation, equipment and supplies required for specific operative procedures, ensuring waste is kept to a minimum. In the case of anaesthetics ensure all necessary and emergency equipment is available and in working order
- Ensure the Patient Record is completed in a timely and accurate way.
- Act as preceptor for student ODPs, learners, junior nurses and theatre assistants, where appropriate and participate in teaching within your sphere of knowledge and skill
- Run a theatre list without supervision and supervise / mentor junior staff.
- Perform Anaesthetic, recovery, scrub and / or circulating duties
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
- Prepare an operating theatre/anaesthetic room for surgery in relation to instrumentation, equipment and supplies required for specific operative procedures, ensuring waste is kept to a minimum. In the case of anaesthetics ensure all necessary and emergency equipment is available and in working order
- Ensure the Patient Record is completed in a timely and accurate way.
- Act as preceptor for student ODPs, learners, junior nurses and theatre assistants, where appropriate and participate in teaching within your sphere of knowledge and skill
- Run a theatre list without supervision and supervise / mentor junior staff.
- Perform Anaesthetic, recovery, scrub and / or circulating duties
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse / ODP
- Anaesthetic qualification if on the NMC register
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Autonomous practitioner
- Multi Skilled Practitioner
Desirable
- Previous theatre Experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of professional codes of conduct and practice
- Patient safety and WHO checklist
- Ability to meet deadlines
Personal Skills
Essential
- Enthusiastic and self aware
- Open/Reflective
- Team focused
- Reliable, adaptable and dependable
- Excellent communication skills
Other
Essential
- Flexible in working patterns
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse / ODP
- Anaesthetic qualification if on the NMC register
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Autonomous practitioner
- Multi Skilled Practitioner
Desirable
- Previous theatre Experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of professional codes of conduct and practice
- Patient safety and WHO checklist
- Ability to meet deadlines
Personal Skills
Essential
- Enthusiastic and self aware
- Open/Reflective
- Team focused
- Reliable, adaptable and dependable
- Excellent communication skills
Other
Essential
- Flexible in working patterns
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
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).
