Theatre Practitioner
Company: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job ID: C9382-26-0689

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the correct candidate to join our Anaesthetic and Recovery team.

The post is suitable for either an ODP or Nurse with experience in both anaesthetic and recovery areas. This post is suitable for students who are due to qualify this year who will hold an anaesthetic qualification.

Our new theatre suite designed for Day Case & Inpatients, boasts state of the art equipment and staffing levels that provide an exemplary environment where best practice can be achieved.

Our specialities (Adult & Paediatric, elective and emergency) include: General, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Urology, Vascular, ENT, Dental, Cardiology, Thoracic, Cardiac, Farage & Maternity

At Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust your skills are recognised and appreciated. The Anaesthetic and Recovery Team (AR team) provide emergency anaesthetic cover to: A&E emergency room, Intensive care, MRI & CT, Intra- & Inter-Hospital transfers.

Benefits

• Improved working/life balance
• Typical finish on time
• Electronic rostering - produced 5-8 weeks in advance
• Planned annual leave in advance
• Buddy system - work alongside an AR team member each day

Training/Communication

• Monthly training sessions
• Team statistics: 50% achieved mentorship & 60% level 6 study
• Anaesthetic Simulation Training (Sim Man and In-situ) - practice scenarios
• Monthly team meetings/updates

Enhancements

• Planned volunteer over time
• Preferential WLI rates

Main duties of the job
Accountable within the theatre team to ensure that the standard of patient care is of a high level, quality being of prime importance. To adhere to and practice within the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Professional Conduct and Health and Care Professions Council's standards. Ensure adherence to agreed Trust policies.

The position is primarily a theatre anaesthetic and recovery practitioner although some rotation and flexibility will be required to meet service needs. The post-holder will be called upon, occasionally to take charge of the unit/area. The post holder will be expected to participate in internal rotation, weekend, unsocial hours and on call duties.

The post holder will act be part of a clinical team provided to ensure that clinical care of patients and others using the service receive an efficient and quality service. The post offers the opportunity to further develop clinical and non-clinical skills within the team. They will also be encouraged to obtain and maintain ILS and PILS compliance. Uphold the Trust's values and behaviours, maintaining public and colleague confidence. Maintain professional and courteous working relationships with staff and respect the equality and diversity of each person he/she meets. Uphold the privacy and dignity of the patient and always respect the equality of patients.

Job responsibilities

• Ensure all policies/protocols/standards are upheld.
• Maintain Health and Safety for all staff, patients, visitors, and members of the multi-disciplinary team following Trust policy.
• Adhere to the Control of Infection policy.
• Attend yearly updates for all mandatory training.
• Report and document accidents, incidents, and losses.
• Be accountable within the team for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, maintaining agreed standards and ensuring patient satisfaction.
• Arrange for the care of patients valuables and other property as per Trust policy.
• Take part in developments and trials of new ideas and methods within the Unit.
• Keep abreast of clinical and nursing developments within allocated area.
• Arrange for the ordering and storage of drugs.
• Arrange for the ordering and storage of supplies/stores.
• Ensure the effective utilisation of stores and equipment.
• Be the patient's advocate; promote, safeguard and support safety for the patient and family.
• Participate in in-service training as required.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with patients, visitors, colleagues and members of the multi-disciplinary team to minimise conflict.
• Develop and maintain good communication skills e.g., explain complex clinical procedures to patients and where there may be barriers to understanding.
• Attend appraisal interviews annually to review job performance and professional development.
• Maintain your PREPP requirements.
• Be aware of changes and developments in further education.
• Develop teaching skills appropriate to work location and participate in the education and continuous assessment of learners as appropriate.
• Develop technical skills and maintain clinical competence as a theatre practitioner.
• Develop and exercise leadership skills.
• Co-operate with all other departments, assisting with the co-ordination of their activities in relation to patient care.
• Promote good relationships and the image of the Trust both within and outside the organisation.
• Encourage less experienced or newly qualified staff to fulfil their duties.
• Carry out agreed duties within the theatre and supervise the work of other staff.
• Achieve a high morale amongst staff, based on good organisation within the theatre/area.
• Ensure privileged information is kept confidential.
• Assist with the admission and discharge of patients in the unit.
• Ensure all documentation is completed legibly, signed, and dated.
• Comply with admission and discharge planning as per policy.
• Ensure information is passed to junior staff at regular intervals.
• Ensure quality is assured in each aspect of clinical practice.
• Ensure that patients requirements are met and that you contribute fully to achieving the Trust corporate goals and objectives.
• Ensure that Trust Standards of nursing care are adhered to, for example Essence of Care.

Please ensure that you have read the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application. Apply through our website.

Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential)

• Active Registration with HCPC as an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) OR Active Registration with NMC as a Nurse (RGN) who has a nationally recognised anaesthetic qualification
• Willingness to complete Intermediate Life Support (ILS)

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Mentorship
• Advanced Life Support Qualification

Experience (Essential)

• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Anaesthetic Experience
• Recovery Experience

Experience (Desirable)

• Experience in undertaking preceptorship/Mentorship

Skills and Attributes (Essential)

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work within Trust policies
• Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
• Ability to work as part of a team and to facilitate team working
• Ability to establish priorities
• Leadership
• Good time management
• Basic I.T. skills
• Decision maker
• Problem solver
• Basic Life Support

Job requirements (Essential)

• Participate in on call, unsocial hours and night working

Location: Blackpool
Working pattern: Full-time
Contract: Fixed term, 6 months
Band: Band 5 (Agenda for Change)

For questions about the job, contact:
Senior Lead Theatre Practitioner, Caroline Dempsey, caroline.dempsey1@nhs.net, 01253953309

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.