Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetics & Recovery

Job description

Job summary

Theatres Recovery & Anaesth DeptTheatres Anaes & Crit Care DirSurgery

Band 5 - permanent (36 hours per week)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) to join our friendly Theatre team as an Anaesthetics and Recovery Practitioner.

The successful candidate will support patients through the anaesthetic and recovery phases of their surgical journey, providing safe, high-quality, patient-centred care across a range of specialties. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure excellent clinical outcomes and a positive patient experience.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your perioperative skills within a supportive environment committed to professional development and continuous learning.

Main duties of the job

Some of the duties include:

• Deliver a high standard of patient care, ensuring all procedures and treatments are carried outin accordance withTrust policies and procedures.

• Take charge of sessions asrequired, organising day-to-day duties for theallocatedarea in line with the direction of the Specialty Manager/Team Leader and within scope of competence.

• Liaise with medical staff, departments, and senior nursing staff tomaintainthe smooth running of services.

• Ensureappropriate staffare informed of any changes to procedures, operating lists, or departmental requirements.

• Provide clear information to patients, relatives, and ward staff, ensuring all required documentation is completed accurately.

• Check and control drugsin accordance withrelevant legislation and Trust policy.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Registration with HCPC (Operating Department Practitioner) or NMC (Registered Nurse)
• Good standard of general education

Desirable

• Basic resuscitation / ILS / IV therapy

Knowledge & Training

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Willingness to undertake further training relevant to the role
• Willingness to rotate across theatres within the Trust for professional development

Desirable

• Completion of a recognised theatre training programme or evidence of relevant perioperative experience

Experience

Desirable

• Current or recent experience working within a theatre/recovery setting

Communication Skills

Essential

• Effective communication skills written, verbal and IT with the ability to communicate clearly with members of the MDT, patients, families and carers
• IT literate, with the ability to use and learn theatre-specific digital systems

Analytical & Judgement Skills

Essential

• Ability to provide holistic care to patients
• Ability to problem-solve and use sound clinical judgement
• Able to organise and prioritise workload effectively

Planning Skills

Essential

• Physical capability to perform the role with reasonable adjustments as required
• Able to cope with unpredictable work patterns and rapidly changing clinical situations
• Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
• Able to remain calm and effective when working under pressure

Desirable

• Innovative

Physical Skills

Essential

• Ability to cope with stressful situations
• Ability to participate in Emergency activity and On-Calls (ODP)

Management Skills

Essential

• Ability to support colleagues, including student nurses and ODPs
• Ability to keep accurate, confidential patient records

Person Specification
Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Registration with HCPC (Operating Department Practitioner) or NMC (Registered Nurse)
• Good standard of general education

Desirable

• Basic resuscitation / ILS / IV therapy

Knowledge & Training

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Willingness to undertake further training relevant to the role
• Willingness to rotate across theatres within the Trust for professional development

Desirable

• Completion of a recognised theatre training programme or evidence of relevant perioperative experience

Experience

Desirable

• Current or recent experience working within a theatre/recovery setting

Communication Skills

Essential

• Effective communication skills written, verbal and IT with the ability to communicate clearly with members of the MDT, patients, families and carers
• IT literate, with the ability to use and learn theatre-specific digital systems

Analytical & Judgement Skills

Essential

• Ability to provide holistic care to patients
• Ability to problem-solve and use sound clinical judgement
• Able to organise and prioritise workload effectively

Planning Skills

Essential

• Physical capability to perform the role with reasonable adjustments as required
• Able to cope with unpredictable work patterns and rapidly changing clinical situations
• Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
• Able to remain calm and effective when working under pressure

Desirable

• Innovative

Physical Skills

Essential

• Ability to cope with stressful situations
• Ability to participate in Emergency activity and On-Calls (ODP)

Management Skills

Essential

• Ability to support colleagues, including student nurses and ODPs
• Ability to keep accurate, confidential patient records

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Russells Hall Hospital

Pensnett Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ

United Kingdom

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