Job summary
- Main area
- Anaesthetics
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 360-B-5880
- Employer
- West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Watford General Hospital
- Town
- Watford
- Salary
- £29,828 - £36,311 pa inc. HCA
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Band 5 - Theatre Practitioner, Anaesthetics
Band 5
Job overview
*You must have a valid UK NMC PIN REGISTRATION to apply for this role or you will not be moved to the shortlisting stage*
We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic, and dynamic practitioners to join our friendly multi-disciplinary team.
The shifts pattern is three long days a week, from Monday to Sunday or three-night shifts per week.
There will be a mixture of nights and days on a four-week template.
We have been known to offer rotational opportunities for staff for them to develop and/or maintain their skills.
The post holder will be:
responsible as one of the Band 5 anaesthetic practitioners at Watford General Hospital. It is essential for the applicant to have either an Operating Department Practitioner qualification or post reg qualification in Anaesthetics.
Main duties of the job
We welcome both nurses with a post graduate anaesthetic qualification and ODPs alike, as training and development is essential to maintain the excellent service provided therefore meeting evidence based best practice.
Applicants will need to possess good interpersonal skills in order to work effectively within the existing theatre teams whilst having the ability to work under their own initiative.
You will be expected to practice anaesthetics in a number of different surgical specialities including Obstetrics, Paediatrics, ENT, Urology, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Urology, Oral and maxilla Facial, Colorectal, and Robotics.
You will also be expected to cover outlying areas such as the cardiac catheter lab and rotate on the emergency bleep covering cardiac arrests, trauma call and any other airway intervention calls.
You must be able to adapt to change and remain calm and focused under pressure as well as a great team player.
Working for our organisation
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained ‘teaching hospital’ status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.
We are a flexible working employer
At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.
https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Stock rotation and ordering
Preparation and organisation of anaesthetic clinical area
Preparation of anaesthetic equipment
Checking and administering blood products and fluids
Assist the anaesthetist in the clinical area
Supporting the team and being and effective team player
Maintain patients’ confidentiality and dignity
Ensure Trust policies and guidelines for correct ordering, storage and use of all drugs are adhered to.
Ensure that Trust policies and guidelines for correct clinical practices are followed.
Be aware of Risk Management and Clinical Governance and the implications this has on clinical practice.
Ensure the theatre staff and multidisciplinary team are aware of policies and procedures relating to Fire, Health & Safety, COSHH and Infection control.
Report to Team Leader and or Theatre Manager any accidents, untoward incidents and complaints as soon as possible to include completion of the relevant documentation and dispatched to the appropriate department.
Person specification
Education and qualifications
Essential criteria
- First level registration with the NMC and recognised anaesthetic qualification.
- ODP registration
- Evidence of professional development.
Desirable criteria
- Degree
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Up to date knowledge of relevant political and professional issues in health care
- Understanding of the theatre department
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of developing care pathways.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Theatre experience as part of training or rotation on a programme.
- Commitment to clinical effectiveness and evidence-based care
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tanya McIntyre
- Job title
- Principal ODP
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01923 217122
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Watford General Hospital
Vicarage Road
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 0HB
- Telephone
- 01442 365234
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