Job summary
Healthshare is a successful provider of clinical and
diagnostic services to the NHS and private sector across various locations
throughout the country.
At The Healthshare Clinic, West London we have an 8 bedded
day surgery unit, theatre complex with 2 treatment rooms and 1 large/spacious
Theatre suite, compromising of anesthetic room and a 4-bed recovery room.
We provide Surgery for the following specialties: Podiatry,
Ophthalmology, Chronic Pain Management Weight loss, Plastics and Orthopaedic
Surgery, and are looking to expand our portfolio of specialties.
We are looking for an experienced Anaesthetic practitioner
to work in this environment.
The post holder will adhere to professional and national
standards and work in a patient-focused way, delivering a service that is safe,
effective and efficient.
At
Healthshare we put the patient at the heart of everything we do and are looking
for like-minded individual to maintain this ethos in our Theatre department.
Main duties of the job
As an
Anaesthetic Theatre Practitioner you will be responsible for the total
nursing care of individual patients within the Anaesthetic area. In addition
to this, you will also actively contribute to the maintenance of an
environment that is conducive to the delivery and promotion of a high
standard of patient care.
This is a full
time / part time role, which includes some weekend work.
The successful
candidate will be expected to:
Participate fully as a team member, including working in
all areas of the theatre suite, sharing knowledge and information and
supporting colleagues, to promote a cohesive team and the achievement of team
objectives.
Adhere to the procedures for the use of supplies,
ordering requirements for the Department as directed by line manager
Maintain the safe custody, handling of drugs in
accordance with hospital policy.
Participate in the reporting of incidents and comply with
any ensuing investigations.
Deliver a consistently high standard of patient care
utilizing evidence-based practice
Ensure all equipment is checked prior to use and any
faults reported to the Theatre Lead immediately.
Prepare and support patients for procedures under
Local/Regional Anesthetics.
Maintain their own E-Learning training and ensuring they
are compliant in all mandatory modules.
Be passionate in delivering exceptional standards of care
for ophthalmology patients.
About us
Were an independent healthcare provider, with established roots in muscular-skeletal health and diagnostics, founded by expert NHS clinicians who recognised a way to improve things.
Our approach means that whether its speed, flexibility, efficiency or quality, every aspect has been carefully considered to surpass expectations. This is why weve been a trusted partner of the NHS for over ten years, and the provider of choice for countless private patients.
We work with integrity. When it comes to collaboratively delivering care, relationships are key. Whether were interacting with each other, our partners or our patients, were always open and honest. Every key decision is based on clear process and informed by evidence.
We act with empathy. Everyone who is here, is here because they care about people. We always try and put ourselves in the shoes of whomever were interacting with and treat people with compassion and consideration.
We inspire with passion. Its hard work, but we absolutely love what we do. Theres no room for a half-hearted approach to healthcare, it requires dedication, and thats what everyone here has. A Healthshare person is enthusiastic, with a verve and panache that inspires others around them.
Benefits
25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
Private Healthcare (Employer paid)
Company Pension Scheme
Life Assurance
Blue Light Card
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Working Relationships
At
Healthshare, we recognize and value our staff as unique and individual.
We believe in
treating our staff and patients with respect, kindness, compassion and will
act with absolute honesty, integrity, fairness and trust.
The patient is
at the heart of everything we do.
All our nurses
are expected to demonstrate and practice these key values.
You will also
actively participate as a member of a team to move towards completion of
tasks, goals, and objectives; demonstrate leadership and help others to be
the best they can within the remit of the role.
You will be
expected to deliver information in a clear, concise, and compelling manner to
effectively engage others and achieve desired results. This will include
working or liaising with other departments within the clinics.
Actively
participate in the ordering, cleaning and processing of recovery equipment
and consumables.
Management duties
and responsibilities
Professionally accountable and responsible for the
provision of high standards of care and a safe environment for patients, and
all health care professionals and administration staff within the delegated
clinical areas.
To work with other Theatre Staff to ensure that the unit
is managed appropriately.
To undertake all regular checks of equipment, trolleys
and medications. Recorded and signed.
To communicate all issues and concerns to the Theatre
Lead.
To help the theatre team with the development, management
expansion and promotion of the service ensuring the delivery of high quality
and cost-effective care.
To manage resources, stock control and consignment to
align with The Riverside Clinic financial strategy.
To promote the values of The Riverside Clinic.
To collect and record quantitative and qualitative data
to provide evidence of productivity and patient outcomes through audit,
providing appropriate timely reports for Clinical Governance.
To act as a role model for excellent advanced
communication skills and expertise, encouraging positive team working within
all departments
Patient Pathway Planning
Able to demonstrate good
Anaesthetic knowledge and techniques to support the Anaesthetist with good
practice and patient care, whilst ensuring dignity and confidentiality is
maintained.
Ability to competently work
in the anaesthetic room to provide reliable and good support to the Anaesthetist
to provide local, sedation or general anaesthesia in a good and safe environment.
Ensure patient pathway
is activated on instruction from the Anaesthetist and coordinated with the
rest of theatres. That the patient is send for, checked in and consent
rechecked in accordance with policies.
To ensure all
information is document and signed for in the patients record or within appropriate
registers.
Document all
instructions for care
Ensure Anaesthetist
documents and records interventions and treatment given, Signed and dated. With
all their contact details to be recorded
Communicate with
patients Anaesthetist and Surgeon as and when necessary regarding Patient
Care.e.g. Tourniquets.
Innovation
Develop new skills in response to emerging knowledge and
techniques.
Work across professional boundaries using creative
reasoning and problem-solving
Promote patient and public experience feedback through
local initiatives to drive innovation and change.
Monitoring and Reporting
Be able to identify all
key monitoring required for each individual patient and the treatment/
anaesthetic that they have received. Record in the patients notes with date
and time
Identify issues and be
able to raise an incident report where necessary.
Communicate with Theatre
Team Lead, Theatres and Recovery unit on a regular basis to ensure the smooth
running of the operating theatre unit.
Raise and voice any
concerns regarding Patient care.
Confidentiality and Safeguarding
The candidate will make sure that no confidential
information is disclosed (including information about patients and
colleagues) to any unauthorized person.
The candidate will be aware of the key issues in
safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. Reporting safeguarding concerns
to appropriate professionals and recording incidents accurately.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Working Relationships
At
Healthshare, we recognize and value our staff as unique and individual.
We believe in
treating our staff and patients with respect, kindness, compassion and will
act with absolute honesty, integrity, fairness and trust.
The patient is
at the heart of everything we do.
All our nurses
are expected to demonstrate and practice these key values.
You will also
actively participate as a member of a team to move towards completion of
tasks, goals, and objectives; demonstrate leadership and help others to be
the best they can within the remit of the role.
You will be
expected to deliver information in a clear, concise, and compelling manner to
effectively engage others and achieve desired results. This will include
working or liaising with other departments within the clinics.
Actively
participate in the ordering, cleaning and processing of recovery equipment
and consumables.
Management duties
and responsibilities
Professionally accountable and responsible for the
provision of high standards of care and a safe environment for patients, and
all health care professionals and administration staff within the delegated
clinical areas.
To work with other Theatre Staff to ensure that the unit
is managed appropriately.
To undertake all regular checks of equipment, trolleys
and medications. Recorded and signed.
To communicate all issues and concerns to the Theatre
Lead.
To help the theatre team with the development, management
expansion and promotion of the service ensuring the delivery of high quality
and cost-effective care.
To manage resources, stock control and consignment to
align with The Riverside Clinic financial strategy.
To promote the values of The Riverside Clinic.
To collect and record quantitative and qualitative data
to provide evidence of productivity and patient outcomes through audit,
providing appropriate timely reports for Clinical Governance.
To act as a role model for excellent advanced
communication skills and expertise, encouraging positive team working within
all departments
Patient Pathway Planning
Able to demonstrate good
Anaesthetic knowledge and techniques to support the Anaesthetist with good
practice and patient care, whilst ensuring dignity and confidentiality is
maintained.
Ability to competently work
in the anaesthetic room to provide reliable and good support to the Anaesthetist
to provide local, sedation or general anaesthesia in a good and safe environment.
Ensure patient pathway
is activated on instruction from the Anaesthetist and coordinated with the
rest of theatres. That the patient is send for, checked in and consent
rechecked in accordance with policies.
To ensure all
information is document and signed for in the patients record or within appropriate
registers.
Document all
instructions for care
Ensure Anaesthetist
documents and records interventions and treatment given, Signed and dated. With
all their contact details to be recorded
Communicate with
patients Anaesthetist and Surgeon as and when necessary regarding Patient
Care.e.g. Tourniquets.
Innovation
Develop new skills in response to emerging knowledge and
techniques.
Work across professional boundaries using creative
reasoning and problem-solving
Promote patient and public experience feedback through
local initiatives to drive innovation and change.
Monitoring and Reporting
Be able to identify all
key monitoring required for each individual patient and the treatment/
anaesthetic that they have received. Record in the patients notes with date
and time
Identify issues and be
able to raise an incident report where necessary.
Communicate with Theatre
Team Lead, Theatres and Recovery unit on a regular basis to ensure the smooth
running of the operating theatre unit.
Raise and voice any
concerns regarding Patient care.
Confidentiality and Safeguarding
The candidate will make sure that no confidential
information is disclosed (including information about patients and
colleagues) to any unauthorized person.
The candidate will be aware of the key issues in
safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. Reporting safeguarding concerns
to appropriate professionals and recording incidents accurately.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Mentorship qualification
- Further professional training and qualification
Experience
Essential
- Anaesthetic experience of General, Local anaesthesia and Sedation for different specialities
- Ability to use pre-registration experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Mentorship qualification
- Further professional training and qualification
Experience
Essential
- Anaesthetic experience of General, Local anaesthesia and Sedation for different specialities
- Ability to use pre-registration experience
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).
