Job Description

Are you an approachable and positive theatre practitioner who is committed to providing an excellent patient experience?We are recruiting for an experienced Band 5 ODP/Anaesthetic Nurse Full or Part time who are interested in our very busy Neurosurgery unit at the Nottingham University Hospitals based at Queens Medical Centre. We care for a wide range of elective and major surgical patients and consistently receive positive feedback.We are a team that has a united sense of purpose to always do the right thing for each other and the patients that we have the privilege to care for.Please note, you must have an existing accredited anaesthetic qualification to be considered for this post.Main duties of the jobIn addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.To work as part of the multidisciplinary team, providing safe and effective care for patients during the perioperative and post-operative period.To work in a variety of different areas throughout the service including anaesthetics for both elective and emergency paediatric and adult patients.To participate as an integral member of the theatre team and work with the multidisciplinary teams.You would participate in the supervision and training of students and junior staff with training onto the supervisor course package.About usWith over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.Date posted03 April 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salaryxc2xa329,970 to xc2xa336,483 a year Per annum pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number164-7085826Job locationsQueens Medical CentreDerby RoadNottinghamNG7 2UHJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesActively participate in annual appraisal and PDP in accordance with Trust policy.Undertake mandatory training in accordance with Trust and departmental requirements.Assist with the department's training needs by teaching students and junior staff in accordance with departmental and service training philosophyAct as an effective role model at all times.Act as a supervisor/assessor for individual students and learners, undertaking appropriate qualifications to support this role.ManagerialWork closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that effective high quality care is given to meet patients needs.Undertake the management of a defined clinical area when required in accordance with personal competencies and level of experience, including allocation of staff and resources to ensure high standards of patient care.Plan and evaluate care given by junior staff, providing support and assistance when required to ensure that the development needs of all staff are met.Ensure that effective communication is maintained with other members of the multidisciplinary team, patients and their carers, exchanging information to aid problem solving and decision making.Participate in clinical audit as required to support the improvement of patient care within the perioperative period.Maintain and enhance effective working relationshipsContribute to development within the department including participation in team meetings, audits, new ways of working and initiatives to improve the delivery of the service.Undertake additional roles to support the team and promote self-development, commensurate with knowledge and skills. e.g. Risk officer, mandatory trainer, infection control link role.Practice with full regard to Trust and Departmental Policies and Procedures.To work at all times within the framework of the NMC/HCPC Codes of Professional conduct. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesActively participate in annual appraisal and PDP in accordance with Trust policy.Undertake mandatory training in accordance with Trust and departmental requirements.Assist with the department's training needs by teaching students and junior staff in accordance with departmental and service training philosophyAct as an effective role model at all times.Act as a supervisor/assessor for individual students and learners, undertaking appropriate qualifications to support this role.ManagerialWork closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that effective high quality care is given to meet patients needs.Undertake the management of a defined clinical area when required in accordance with personal competencies and level of experience, including allocation of staff and resources to ensure high standards of patient care.Plan and evaluate care given by junior staff, providing support and assistance when required to ensure that the development needs of all staff are met.Ensure that effective communication is maintained with other members of the multidisciplinary team, patients and their carers, exchanging information to aid problem solving and decision making.Participate in clinical audit as required to support the improvement of patient care within the perioperative period.Maintain and enhance effective working relationshipsContribute to development within the department including participation in team meetings, audits, new ways of working and initiatives to improve the delivery of the service.Undertake additional roles to support the team and promote self-development, commensurate with knowledge and skills. e.g. Risk officer, mandatory trainer, infection control link role.Practice with full regard to Trust and Departmental Policies and Procedures.To work at all times within the framework of the NMC/HCPC Codes of Professional conduct.Person SpecificationTraining and QualificationsEssential

• Current UK NMC/HCPC registration

Desirable

• Evidence of recent training related to theatre's
• Evidence of mentoring qualification

ExperienceEssential

• Experience of scrub practitioner role / anaesthetic role in main theatres or day surgery
• Supervision of non-registered staff, students or new starters

Communication and Relationship skillsEssential

• Recognition of own level of competence and limitations and able to communicate these to appropriate staff

Person SpecificationTraining and QualificationsEssential

• Current UK NMC/HCPC registration

Desirable

• Evidence of recent training related to theatre's
• Evidence of mentoring qualification

ExperienceEssential

• Experience of scrub practitioner role / anaesthetic role in main theatres or day surgery
• Supervision of non-registered staff, students or new starters

Communication and Relationship skillsEssential

• Recognition of own level of competence and limitations and able to communicate these to appropriate staff

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