Anaesthetic Practitioner ODP

Job overview

To view full details of the forth coming Lewisham Surgical Centre, please click the link below: Work with us at Lewisham Surgical Centre - 1

We are looking for experienced anaesthetic practitioners to join our Lewisham Surgical Centre team to provide direct patient care prior and during anaesthesia and to assist the anaesthetists in the provision of anaesthetics and preparation of equipment and monitoring.

The LSC, currently under construction at the heart of University Hospital Lewisham, is set to be a cutting edge facility, serving all of south east London and running a high volume of Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) day case procedures.

ENT procedures currently have one of the largest waiting lists of any specialty in the country. As such, this will be a fast-paced, highly rewarding role based around two brand-new theatres running six days per week, 10 hours per day, delivering six all-day lists, 48 weeks per year. The centre would be 12 all days extended lists as two theatres.

You will be accountable and responsible for providing a high standard of patient focused individualised care, with an evidenced based practice focus. You will also be able to communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team and contribute to the effective running of the theatre /department.

If you are already working in the areas of anaesthetics or would like to peruse a new career pathway in this specialty, then now is your opportunity to join a hard-working and dedicated team.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be accountable and responsible for providing a high standard of patient focused individualised care, with an evidenced based practice focus.

They will be expected to carry out aspects of patient care without direct supervision. They will be able to communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team and contribute to the effective running of the theatre / department.

Utilising the principles of the national framework and local strategy of Clinical Governance and other national initiatives, they will participate in action on improvements in patient care. The post holder will carry out all duties in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery (NMC) Codes of Conduct, HCPC and Relevant Trust policies.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To deliver a high standard of patient focused individualised nursing care using a team nursing care approach.

To assess, plan implement and evaluate care of patients from admission to discharge using an integrated care pathway (ICP) or the nursing process.

To assist anaesthetist / surgeon / with emergency / elective procedures in all hospital departments as required.

To ensure stock levels are adequate for effective perioperative care.

To maintain effective channels of communication with patients, relatives and the multidisciplinary team involved in providing care.

To understand the principles of clinical governance and the impact on patient care, i.e. audit and evidenced based practice.

Ensure that written documentation are maintained in line with the NMC standards for Records and Record Keeping and Trust policy.

To ensure that medication is given to patients in line with the NMC and Trust policy and guidelines.

To act safely and develop skills to be effective in emergency situations, e.g. cardiac arrest.

To practice within the framework of corporate and local policies.

To be professionally sensitive to the needs of patients and colleagues.

To participate in the development of your Personal Development Plan and identify your own professional, educational and training needs and goals.

To ensure your own continual professional development in line with NMC requirements.

To monitor own needs for mandatory training - manual handling, fire, life support, etc.

To have or be active in developing your skills, e.g. intravenous additives administration and cannulation in line with service delivery.

To report and record all complaints, incidents or accidents to the sister/charge nurse, theatre manager or site mangers as appropriate.

To maintain confidentiality in relation to information about patients, staff and other health service providers in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1984 and the Caldicott guidelines.

Ensure that Trust policy is followed with regards to health and safety and infection control issues.

To maintain a safe environment by ensuring own knowledge of equipment and adhering to manufacturer’s guidelines. To participate in team and departmental meetings to develop and improve practice in the department and promote new ideas.

To up hold good standards of behaviour towards your colleagues, patients, and the public.

To take an active role in induction and orientation of new staff.

Conform to Trust and Unit policies regarding reporting of sickness and the booking of annual / study leave.

Maintain standard of conduct and dress to sustain public confidence in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional conduct and Trust Policies.

Act as team leader where required and clinical role model at all times

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• NMC Level 1 Registration/ODP City & Guilds 752 or NVQ3 in ODP Practice.

Desirable criteria

• Diploma/ Degree

Experience

• Experience of working in the appropriate care setting as a qualified or student nurse
• Ability of caring for the ill in a variety of settings as a qualified or student nurse
• Relevant specialist course

Knowledge

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to develop own clinical skills and widen theoretical knowledge
• Understanding of the care needs of an individual
• Knowledge of a nursing model of care
• Willingness to develop teaching skills, formally and informally

personal Attributes

• Ability to form good interpersonal relationships, and be enthusiastic
• Ability to conduct themselves in public and private situations in an appropriate manner. i.e. pleasant and respectful
• Demonstrate initiative
• Working in a high volume surgical centre
• Experience of ENT surgical procedures

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.