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Anaesthetic Theatre Practitioner in Coventry

On-site in Coventry·Full-time·Added today (last checked 12 Nov)

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

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Our summary

Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 a year
About £2,220 - £2,640 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Coventry
Contract: Full-time
Closing date: Apply by Thursday 26 November

Skills

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Coventry.

The role

Job summary

Band 5 Anaesthetic Practitioner, Hospital of St Cross Theatres.

An exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Anaesthetic Practitioner. We are looking for a highly enthusiastic, committed, and dynamic individual with Anaesthetic skills who can provide optimum quality of care to patients, offering support to the multi-professional team. The successful candidate is expected to have good communication skills and be an excellent team player to support the team in achieving high standards of patient care within theatres at all times. In return we offer comprehensive training in all aspects of our service. In addition, we have a dedicated team of Theatre Clinical Educators who will support and guide you through the excellent range of opportunities that UHCW NHS Trust has to offer.

Rugby Theatres is an Accredited GIRFT Surgical Hub. We have 6 Theatres and a Treatment Room. Specialities include Orthopaedics, Neuro, General, Opthalmics, Urology, Breast, Pain, Plastics. The successful candidate will be expected to work across specialities.

There is also an expectation to Dual role as a Recovery Practitioner. Training in this area will be given if required.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

Assess, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate the peri-operative care of patients using specialist knowledge and skills.
Acknowledge personal preferences, rights and choice of patients undergoing surgery.
Maintain health, safety, and the control of infection in clinical work areas in line with Trust policies and procedures.
Store, prepare and administer prescribed drugs to patients, and monitor the effects of drugs on patients in line with Trust policies.
Prepare, monitor, and maintain materials and equipment for clinical procedures, take action if found to be faulty.
Support, monitor and care for patients during clinical procedures.
Contribute to treating patients during clinical emergencies.
Receive, transfer and position patients for clinical procedures.
Maintain accurate & legible records of care.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Job description

Job responsibilities

OurTheatres Team has an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Anaesthetic Practitioner / ODP. We are looking for a highly enthusiastic, committed, and dynamic individual with Anaesthetic skills who can provide optimum quality of care to patients, offering support to the multi-professional team. The successful candidate is expected to have good communication skills and be an excellent team player to support the team in achieving high standards of patient care within theatres at all times. In return we offer comprehensive training in all aspects of our service. In addition, we have a dedicated team of Theatre Clinical Educators who will support and guide you through the excellent range of opportunities that UHCW NHS Trust has to offer.

Assess requirements of the anaesthetic room/recovery room for the operating list.
Provide all necessary equipment and materials for the list.
Monitor all equipment used, act if found to be faulty.
Demonstrate extensive knowledge of operative procedures/departmental procedures.
Demonstrate budgetary control, ordering and supplying materials required within agreed budgets.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

oCurrent HCPC / RN Professional Registration with Anaesthetic qualification oIf NMC registered, must be post-preceptorship in UK oEvidence of CPD

Desirable

oDegree in relevant subject or willingness to undertake

Experience

Essential

oClinical experience in theatre oGood communication skills oWorking in a team oPost preceptorship

Knowledge

Essential

oA knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence-based practice. oA knowledge of professional policies and procedures

Desirable

oKnowledge of clinical governance and a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development

Skills

Essential

oGood understanding of IT and technology oAble to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively. oGood management of own time oCalm and objective oGood interpersonal skills oAnalyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solution.

Desirable

oAbility to think strategically

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

oEvidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. oFor posts with managerial responsibility only Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)

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 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).