Job Description

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 Second Stage Recovery 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.



Previous applicants need not apply.



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.



Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:



Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development



Widening access (anchor institution) and employability



Improving the experience of staff with disability



Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development



Making equalities mainstream



As a member of the team, participates in establishing a positive working environment in which patients receive a high standard of care delivery



Personally deliver a high standard of care to patients and participate in assessing, planning and evaluation of individualised patient care



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



Ensure that all patients are cared for in a safe environment and maintains the safety and well-being of patients, staff and visitors in line with Health and Safety guidelines



Personally acts within and ensures adherence to all Trust and Departmental policies and procedures



Participates in the care, custody and administration of medicines in accordance with Trust and local policy



Assist the Theatre Clinical Lead in providing advice, guidance, support and professional leadership for all clinical staff in the Riverside Treatment Centre.Assist in developing the department philosophy and framework of care in line with unit/organisational and beliefs/values



Ensure the provision of advice, support and health information to patients and their carers in order to promote a health-based service.



Ensure workload of colleagues does not jeopardise safe standards of practice and initiate action if necessary



Participate in the daily checking and maintenance of essential equipment



Transports/manages people and/or items such as equipment or specimens safely and to time consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.



Maintain accurate and legible records of all clinical and legal documentation to include accident / incident reporting, with regard to HCPC/NMC statutory and Trust polices.



Ensures all aspects of clinical care including interventions and investigations are performed, assessed and reported upon in a timely fashion and in a manner consistent with legislation, policy and procedures.



Liaise with all members of the multi-professional team to ensure that care is assessed, planned, delivered and evaluated within a multi-professional framework, in the interests of the patient, and that care is communicated to all team members.