Job Details – Remity Staffing

Operating Department Practitioner/Registered Nurse

Anaesthetic / Recovery

Industry :

Healthcare

Location :

Devon

Salary :

- -

Skill :

Anaesthetic Practitioner

Job Overview

• To work within the Theatre department, providing high quality care for the patients and acting as a resource for all specialities • To plan and manage the implementation of individual care programmes for patients in the perioperative and post op period as part of the theatre team. • To guide, instruct and mentor junior staff, students and support staff. • To practice in accordance with Professional Codes and statutory requirements • The post holder will be expected to meet objectives set out during Personal Development Reviews. • To work as part of a 24hr unit, participating in on calls, weekend working and night duty • To work flexibly within any area of the Trust as directed by the Operating Department Manager / Deputy or Team leader to provide support according to service needs

Responsibilities

• Is responsible for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of peri-operative and post-operative care of patients (undergoing surgery and anaesthesia in theatre) • Identifies individual patient requirements and acts effectively on changing needs liaising with and directing relevant staff. • Organises time, equipment and staff to deliver care. • Gives skilled support to medical staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team. • Administers drugs and treatments as prescribed in accordance with Trust Policies and Procedures. • Actively promotes effective communication within the multidisciplinary team. • Participates in audits of patients care. • To contribute to the monitoring and control of the use of resources within budgetary limits • To contribute to the collection, recording and storage of information using the Trusts electronic patient record (Epic). • To make use of relevant information in decision making, problem solving and care management • To contribute to the supervision, development and coaching of individual staff so that they function effectively within their role and responsibilities • To provide clear instructions and accurate information to junior staff, students and support workers. Monitoring and evaluating their work, to ensure standards are maintained.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION/ SPECIAL TRAINING NMC Registered Nurse / HCPC Registered Practitioner Diploma/Degree Level or Equivalent ENB 182/183 or equivalent Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) *Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards within 18 months of commencement of post KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS Able to work within NMC/HCPC Code of conduct Full understanding of the role and its limitations as stated in job description Basic Supervisory Skills Effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to use evidenced based practice Developing leadership skill EXPERIENCE Recent experience in acute hospital setting Evidence of mentoring /facilitating learners Good understanding of theatre procedures Experience in Theatres