Anaesthetics/Recovery Nurse/ODP

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK seeks Anaesthetic and Recovery Nurses/ODPs for full-time and part-time positions. The role falls under an Agenda For Change Band 5, focusing on providing high-quality patient care and professional development opportunities. Candidates should be enthusiastic and dynamic, with a commitment to infection prevention and flexibility in working patterns. Training will be provided for those without prior experience.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and dynamic individual; previous experience desirable but not essential.
• Compliance with Trust infection prevention policies.
• Ability to adapt to a busy environment and evolving service needs.

Responsibilities

• Apply specialist knowledge in an acute critical care area.
• Ensure a conducive environment for optimum perioperative patient care.
• Mentor and facilitate education of junior staff.

Skills

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Job description

Overview

The North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust has opportunities for Anaesthetic and Recovery Nurses/ODP with full time and part time vacancies. The role is in an Agenda For Change Band 5 in the Anaesthetic and Recovery specialty. The organisation aims to provide safe, high-quality care and a supportive workplace with opportunities for personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Apply specialist knowledge underpinned by theory to practice in an acute critical care area across a range of diverse procedures.
• Ensure a physical and psychological environment conducive to optimum perioperative patient care.
• Provide care to a designed caseload of patients within an acute critical area; analyse, assess and make clinical judgments; support junior staff during this process.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers, colleagues, and external agencies; demonstrate empathy and reassurance.
• Adhere to policies and procedures; propose changes to working practices for the own work area.
• Following competency completion, frequently take charge of a designated area in theatre and may oversee the Operating Department in the absence of the Theatre Sister.
• Ensure safe use and knowledge management of expensive/highly complex equipment and pharmaceutical products in the acute critical care area.
• Comply with legal requirements and statutory rules relating to the NMC or the Association of Operating Department Practitioners.
• Assist in establishing systems to evaluate standards of practice (e.g., Essence of Care and Nursing Strategy); maintain accurate perioperative documentation.
• Participate in research and audits and apply findings to clinical practice; take part in initiating new ideas and evidence-based practice.
• Mentor and facilitate education of staff nurses, operating department practitioners, student nurses, trainee ODPs, and theatre support workers.
• Demonstrate commitment to flexible working patterns and inclusive values; promote equality and diversity; reduce sickness absence and promote staff well-being.
• Take responsibility for personal development and create a Personal Development Plan.
• Infection prevention and control: comply with policies, complete annual training, and maintain patient safety through appropriate protective interventions.
• Communicate effectively with the multi-disciplinary care team and ensure positive working relationships within the operating department and with external agencies.
• Deliver and maintain a high-quality service to patients and carers in the acute Perioperative area; maintain effective team relations.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic individuals; previous experience desirable but not essential as full training is provided.
• Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies (hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene) and undertake annual updates.
• Be able to work in a busy environment and adapt to evolving service needs.
• Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure Check: Enhanced level clearance required due to access to children or vulnerable adults.
• Be aware of and comply with legal and professional standards (NMC or AoDP as applicable).

Other Information

Advert may close early if sufficient volume of applications is reached.

This job description is a guide to duties and responsibilities and does not list all tasks required. The contents may be amended from time to time subject to service needs after appropriate consultation with the postholder.

Apply and join a team that values patient care, development, and recognition. We recruit for values and Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool.