We are excited to welcome applications for ODP/RNs to join our Theatre teams within our operating theatres at Musgrove Park hospital in both scrub and/or anaesthetic roles.

At Somerset Foundation Trust, we believe that the right team is our greatest resource. We foster a culture of respect, collaboration and appreciation because we recognise that our team members are instrumental in achieving our mission of providing outstanding patient care.

This is an immensely exciting time to join our department, especially with the impending launch of our new purpose-built Surgical Centre in 2025. With cutting edge facilities at our disposal, we're geared up to propel our team to new heights, and we invite you to be a part of this journey.

You will require good communication skills, a teamwork approach and be able provide a high standard of care with the support of your team.

Informal visits/chats always welcome - contact us today to discuss the position in more detail or organise for you to come and visit

We have full time and part time posts available.

Gain exposure to various healthcare settings within Somerset Foundation Trust. This diversity enhances your skills and broadens your experience.

Main duties of the job

*To be responsible for the delivery of high quality patient focused care.

*Assist in emergency situations and initiate emergency procedures in line with policy

*To provide and maintain a safe environment for all patients both inside and outside of the operating theatres

*To coordinate and carry out perioperative care with minimal supervision, acting as a role model and working with all members of the multi-disciplinary team

*Works as part of the theatre team to provide high quality care to patients undergoing a range of surgical procedures.

*Willing to support and teach other members of the operating team.

*Be able to lead a team in an operating theatre utilising excellent communication skills to ensure efficiency whilst ensuring safe and effective care.

*Maximise the use of resources within your sphere of responsibility

About us

As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication and Key Working Relationships

Communicate with patients, relatives, and carers sensitive clinical information in an appropriate way.

Responsible for communicating with the surgeon, anaesthetist, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that all procedures are as the operating list and that there are no changes to the list that may affect patient care or preparation of equipment.

Participate and lead safety briefings and the 5 steps to safer surgery in line with local policy.

Attend regular team meetings and keep up to date with any changes to policies and procedures both within theatres and the Trust, including team brief.*Ensure the relevant parties are informed of all patients cancelled on the day of surgery.

Work with sterile services to ensure appropriate instrumentation is available at all times

Planning and Organisation

Works flexibly across the theatres as required.

May lead a team of staff ensuring that the compliment of staff is appropriate to deliver the service from a skill mix and skills perspective.

Assist in the maintenance and monitoring of agreed standards, ensuring that any shortfall is brought to the attention of the line manager.

Ensure that all quality initiatives within the nursing environment are adhered to and that the highest standards of care are maintained at all times.

Assist in the development of clinical protocols and policies.

Ensure that accurate and legible patient records are kept in line with professional and legal requirements.

Responsibility for Patient / Client Care, Treatment & Therapy

Works as part of the clinical team providing direct patient care.

Plans, implements, delivers, and evaluates care given by self and other team members to patients and their relatives.

Assist in emergency situations and initiate emergency procedures in line with policy.

Act as the patients' advocate

Liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team.

Be clinically competent in all areas of practice relevant to the post.

Work within national and local infection control policies and procedures and any other related infection prevention policies or procedures to minimise infection risk.

Take direct responsibility for ensuring cleaning standards are maintained throughout the shift.

Ensure that Privacy and Dignity of patients is maintained at all times.

Collect patients from the wards and escort to theatre.

May take on extended roles such as cell salvage, and/or surgical assistant following completion of required training and competency assessment.

Maintain accurate clinical records.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• To hold a current registration with either the HCPC or NMC

Experience

Essential

• Welcome applications from experienced and newly qualified practitioners.

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

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