Senior Operating Department Practitioner- Senior Anaesthetic Nurse

Will work with anaesthetic team in all surgical specialities, including elective and emergency cases, trauma and obstetric theatre. The will work flexibly and participate in covering nights, weekends and bank holidays. The post holder will demonstrate high level clinical skills, communication and management skills. They will ensure the area they are allocated to is safe, well stocked and will plan ahead to eliminate any potential issues.

They will teach and support trainees and junior staff ensuring that their knowledge and education meets the required standards.

• Communicate with the Team Leader and Theatre coordinator to ensure that patients are prepared for theatre in reasonable time and are received in to the theatre department adhering to the concepts laid out by NatSSIPS 8 sequential steps
• Assist in the safe handling, transfer and positioning of patients between all areas of the theatre department; including complex cases. Preparing & transporting portable monitoring equipment to assist with the transfer of patients to Intensive Care Unit/High Dependency Unit following anaesthetic intervention
• Provide skilled assistance when participating in scrub and circulating duties in both main theatres and obstetric theatres.
• Communicate with other departments, e.g. laboratory services, EBME and Sterile Services Department, to minimize delays and improve efficiency as required.
• Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary clinical practice, explore new ideas and introduce positive, evidence-based changes in line with local and national initiatives.
  
  E.g. NICE guidance and Association for Perioperative Practice (AFPP) Guidelines.

The hospital is very busy servicing a highly populated, diverse population. The Theatre department consists of seven operating theatres and two obstetric theatres. Working closely with the preassessment department and day surgery department which has one minor ops theatre. A diverse multidisciplinary team communicates and works closely together to ensure a safe patient journey, whilst promoting efficiency and high quality care.

The team works flexibly to ensure best possible outcomes for patients.

• Undertake all nursing/anaesthetic procedures in accordance with Trust and theatre policies and ensure that these procedures are understood and adhered to.
• Ensure accurate and comprehensive nursing/theatre records, in all formats, are maintained using appropriate documentation and IT systems.
• Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary clinical practice, explore new ideas and introduce positive, evidence-based changes in line with local and national initiatives.
  
  E.g. NICE guidance and Association for Perioperative Practice (AFPP) Guidelines.
• Support implementation of safe working practices as required by the Health & Safety at work Act
• Always act as an appropriate and effective role model. Act as a resource, supporting and motivating staff members. Prepare, teach and demonstrate theatre practice.
• Act as an effective mentor and preceptor to support all theatre staff in promoting education and training
• Keep abreast of and participate in local and trust initiatives
• Support Senior management team with improvement initiatives including clinical care, financial and resource management improvements.

• registered NMC with Anaesthetic qualification
• registered with HCPC
• emergency and elective anaesthetic experience
• obstetric anaesthetic experience
• teaching qualification
• IT skill and experience with patient management system
• good communication skills

• leadership qualification
• management experience
• change management experience
• evidence of understanding Trust and Departmental strategy

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