Anaesthetic Practitioner ODP / RGN

Main duties of the job

• Registered Operating Department Practitioner / Anaesthetic Nurse
• Work independently in teams or with minimum supervision.
• Provide high quality individualised patient care at all times.
• Prepare the clinical environment for the operating list and anticipated workload.
• Participate in or lead all stages of the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist.
• Assist with the safe transfer and positioning of patients onto the operating table.
• Act as scrubbed or circulating assistant as required; carry out checks and counts on swabs, needles, instruments and equipment.
• Ensure safe preparation of patients for operative procedures.
• Assist the anaesthetist with all anaesthetic procedures as per operational policies.
• Maintain equipment, stock levels, and clinical records in accordance with policy.
• Prepare and administer prescribed drugs; monitor effects.
• Provide peri operative patient care, including post resuscitation and immediate post operative care.
• Maintain high standards of conduct, adapt to other duties as needed, and use Trust computer systems.
• Participate in Third Tier On Call rota and report adverse incidents promptly.

Qualifications

• City and Guilds 752/NVQ Level 3/Dip HE in Operating Department Practice.
• Anaesthetic Nurses - ENB 182 or equivalent UK recognised qualification.

Knowledge and Experience

• Demonstrable knowledge of perioperative practice, including up to date AAGBI, NICE and DAS guidelines.
• Knowledge of normal and altered anatomy, physiology and common patient conditions.
• Understanding of pharmacology in perioperative care.
• Member of relevant professional bodies - HCPC or NMC (students will attain HCPC upon qualification).
• Evidence of post qualification experience and continuing professional development.
• Understanding of national guidance, CQC and its implications for practice.

Skills and Capabilities

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to assess patients and develop high quality peri operative care plans.
• Recognise and act on changes in physiological parameters.
• Management and leadership skills; prioritise own workload and direct others.
• Work autonomously within national and local policy.
• Escalate issues to senior staff and remain calm under pressure.
• IT skills - use of e mail and keyboard skills.

Benefits

• Strong emphasis on work/life balance.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.
• Employee discounts through Vivup.
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff.
• Confidential telephone care service providing independent support and advice to staff.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS check.

Salary

£33,677 to £40,996 per annum including HCAS, plus 15% retention & recruitment premiums.