12 Oct
Barts Health NHS Trust
London
Job description
Job overview
Due to an excitingly large expansion of the Theatre services at Newham University Hospital that is taking place, we would like to invite you to join us to be part of our journey, bringing your vast experience and enthusiasm with you!
Newham University Hospital cares for one of the youngest, fastest growing, and most diverse populations. Our teams are recognised nationally for their excellence in several areas including Diabetes, Bilingual Health Advocacy, Chest Pain Clinic, communications, and good corporate citizenship.
We have a great track record in investing in training and development for our staff so that they can meet their full potential and provide the very best possible service to patients.
We are a department of 9 theatres in 2 different sites with 2 more theatres planning to open soon within the hospital complex :
ØA standalone Centre of Excellence Orthopaedic Unit (BHOC) with 4 operating theatres and a recovery unit in Gateway Surgical Centre
ØMaternity Services and Main Theatres in the main hospital building with 5 operating theatres and a recovery unit have come together to provide day surgery cases, emergency procedures and specialist obstetric care.
ØWe are seeking to recruit highly motivated enthusiastic Band 5 Anesthetic Nurse / ODP who is passionate about providing top-quality, first-class patient care as is expected from our Trust WeCare Values.
Main duties of the job
- As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, you will participate in planning, delivering and evaluating the highest standard and individualised peri-operative care to patients contributing to overall effectiveness of the service and enhancing well-being of patients.
- To participate in the provision and maintenance of high standards of patient care and a safe working environment for patients and staff.
- To comply with the appropriate Codes of Conduct as members of professional body (NMC / HCPC)
- To comply with local protocols regarding drug administration following appropriate training and assessment. The Practitioner must be assessed as competent prior to undertaking new practices.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation.
Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond.
That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time.
It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging.
We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
For both documents, please view the attachment / s below.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Registered Nurse / ODP
Experience
Essential criteria
Must have recognised Anaesthetic Training (Nurse / ODP)
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to work as a team member and being able to use own initiative Problem solving and analytical skills
- Able to work in Anaesthetics with minimum supervision following achievement of set objectives within 3-6 months. Planning, delivering, and evaluating care.
Ability to prioritise clinical need. Other
Other
Essential criteria
- Good, clear, and concise communication Caring and Approachable Polite and Courteous Calm when under pressure Adaptable and committed to efficiency
▶️ Anaesthetic Practitioner/ODP
🖊️ Barts Health NHS Trust
📍 London