We are looking for a band 6 ODP/ Anaesthetic Nurse to join our anaesthetic team at Royal Brompton Hospital. We are made of ODPs and Anaesthetic Nurses that staff six operating theatres including one hybrid theatre and five catheter labs. We also cover lists in the new Diagnostic Imaging Centre, CT and MRI and call out of hours. We work with both adult and children patients.

Closing date: 08/09/2024

Interview date: 12/09/2024

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will work closely with the senior staff and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining excellent clinical standards of clinical practice and staff development as part of the theatre team.

• As a member of the anaesthetic theatre team perform the tasks of anaesthetic assistant following all checks and procedures as laid down in National / Theatre Policy.

• As a member of the anaesthetic team perform the tasks of anaesthetic assistant and support other members of the multidisciplinary team.

• To be responsible for the continuing professional development and overall performance of all staff by acting as a mentor with the support of their senior colleagues.

• To take charge of the department when required to do so.

• The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and is required to demonstrate procedures, supervise qualified and/or unqualified staff whilst maintaining a safe working environment.

• To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified as appropriate to knowledge and training.

About us

Guy's & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.

We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.

Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals joined Guy's and St Thomas' in February 2021 and is the largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK and among the largest in Europe. We provide treatment for people with heart and lung disease, including rare and complex conditions, offering some of the most sophisticated treatment that is available anywhere in the world.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and job specification documents for more information regarding this role.

Person Specification

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Registered Nurse/ Registered ODP
• Relevant anaesthetic course

Desirable

• oILS or/& PILS

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Relevant post registration experience in anaesthetics- minimum 3 years experience
• Able demonstrate sound knowledge of cardiothoracic / paediatric theatre practice. (Anaesthetic or surgical)
• Experience of supervision of junior staff
• Knowledge of research and audit

Desirable

• Relevant experience within cardiothoracic theatres.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential

• oExcellent written and verbal communication skills
• oAnalytical skills
• oEvidence of continuing professional development
• oAble to prioritise and meet deadlines
• oInterpersonal skills
• oTeaching skills
• oIT skills
• oAble to manage difficult situations
• oOrganised time management
• oAble to use initiative

Desirable

• oAble to demonstrate application of expanded roles/skills within clinical setting

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Essential

• oAbility to work within a team and independently
• oFlexible
• oAble to work under pressure
• oPunctual
• oSmart appearance
• oPleasant disposition
• oCaring nature
• oEnthusiastic
• oAssertive attitude
• oPositive change agent

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• oReliable work record

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Brompton Hospital

Sydney Street

London

SW3 6NP

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