Job summary
The Registered Nurse/ODP is required: To provide a high standard of individualised care to patients, whilst maintaining their privacy and dignity at all times. To assess care needs, develop, implement, and evaluate programmes of care. Contribute to supporting the Deputy / Lead Practitioners. To support the maintenance of high standards of cleanliness in their own clinical area. Work within the anesthetic areas and undertaking competencies as required for the role.

Main duties of the job
Assess the anesthetic care needs of the patients prior to surgery or treatment undertaking competencies as required. Access, plan, implement and evaluate holistic, high quality and individualised care which respects patient personal dignity and beliefs. Maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Maintain and promote effective communication within the care team and with colleagues, patients' relatives, and visitors. Act as practice supervisor / assessor to students, including teaching and assessing, within their realm of competence, upholding the philosophy of evidence-based practice. Maintain a professional profile and develop skills, knowledge and competencies adhering to the HCPC/NMC code of professional conduct and Trust policies and procedures.

About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our newly formed Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend, is determined to provide the best health services for its local population. We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve. With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities. Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. Collaborates and communicates with all members of the health care team to ensure safe, high quality patient care.

Job responsibilities
Act as a patient advocate at all times. Be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and other staff members. Please see attached JD for full Job Description.

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Registered Operating Department (Essential)
• Teaching Qualification (Desirable)

Experience

• Experience within operating department including paediatrics (Essential)
• Knowledge of clinical information management (Essential)

Skills

• Initiates and participates in the communication process to facilitate the development of a supportive, cohesive team (Essential)

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.