Job summaryJoin Our Dynamic Theatre Team at Chorley Theatres, Chorley Hospital Are you motivated, energetic, and eager to make a real difference in patient care? If you're forward-thinking and enthusiastic, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Ifyou'rea registered ODP or Nurse with a passion for surgical care, we want to hear from you!
Our vision is clear: deliver world-class peri-operative care to every patient. And in return,we'recommitted to offering you the support, development, and career opportunities you deserve, all within an inclusive and welcoming environment.
What We Offer:- Exciting learning opportunities designed to help you unlock your full potential
- A fully supported induction program with a dedicated mentor by your side
- Continuous support from our experienced theatre clinical education team
Main duties of the jobBy joining Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, you'll become part of a dedicated team covering Anaesthetics & Recovery andthe opportunity to rotate through all specialities
We're looking for Anaesthetic & Recovery Practitioners who are passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred surgical care, adaptable to a fast-paced environment, and excited to embrace new challenges.
As a valued team member,you'llalso play a crucial role in supporting and mentoring future healthcare professionals, helping shape the next generation of theatre experts.
To support the Team Leaders in the day to day efficient running of the clinical area by providing excellent peri-op care to Patients by maintaining standards of care and professional practice.
Be responsible for assisting in the planning, delivery and evaluation of care to meet the personalised Health and wellbeing needs of patients in line with the Trust Values / HCPC and NMC professional frameworks.
Ensure the productive operation of the clinical area by ensuring that a well organised and safeenvironment is maintained.
Act as a strong role model and encourage and support the professional development of self and others. Provide clinical supervision and direction for all colleagues and students to support them in reaching their full potential.
About usWe have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
These are exciting times ahead for theatres here at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals as we are committed to service development within theatres offering staff the opportunity to share ideas and look at new ways of working through our staff voices forum.
Our vision for theatres is to deliver first class peri-operative care for every patient. In return our commitment to you is to offer support, development and opportunities in an inclusive environment.
Job responsibilitiesYoull bring your Anaestheitc & Recovery experience and a genuine enthusiasm for innovation, championing new ideas and positive change within the team.
Excellent communication skills are essential and if you thrive in a fast-paced, supportive environment, youll fit right in. Plus, well back your growth with plenty of educational and experiential learning opportunities.
Our vision is to deliver world-class peri-operative care to every patient, every time.
You must be a registered General Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with scrub experience in Orthopaedic surgery ready to work with a motivated, enthusiastic team
Person SpecificationKnowledge & ExperienceEssential- Experience within the anaesthetic practitioner role
- Willingness to expand clinical role
- Awareness of current issues in practice
- Knowledge of policies and procedures relevant to practice
Desirable- Knowledge of Harris Flex and evolve
- Knowledge of ethical issues
Qualifications & EducationEssential- Registered nurse / ODP with current NMC/ HCPC registration
- Post registration Anaesthetic course if not an ODP
- Basic IT skills
- Evidence of CPD (experienced band 5 's)
Desirable- NMC Recognised mentorship qualification
- IV drug administration
- Venepuncture and cannulation
- Transfer course
- Degree
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
