Theatre Practitioner

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Lancashire; In loco; GBP 30.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

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Finish on time

Electronic Rostering

Planned annual leave in advance

Buddy system

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Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Lancashire invites applications for an Anaesthetic and Recovery practitioner. The role is suitable for an ODP or Nurse with experience in both anaesthetic and recovery, and may suit students due to qualify this year who hold an anaesthetic qualification.

The post is based in a new theatre suite for Day Case and Inpatients with state-of-the-art equipment. Rotation will include theatre anaesthetic and recovery duties, with weekend/on-call

Competenze

• The role is for theatre anaesthetic and recovery practitioner with rotation to meet service needs.
• Open to ODP or Nurse with anaesthetic/recovery experience; students due to qualify may apply if anaesthetic qualification currently held.

Mansioni

• Provide anaesthetic and recovery care within AR team.
• Support A&E, ICU, MRI/CT, and intra-/inter-hospital transfers as needed.

Conoscenze

ODP experience

Nurse experience

Anaesthetic care

Recovery care

Formazione

Nursing qualification

Anaesthetic qualification

Strumenti

ILS certification

PILS training

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for the correct candidate to join our Anaesthetic and Recovery team.

The post is suitable for either an ODP or Nurse with experience in both anaesthetic and recovery areas. This post is suitable for students who are due to qualify this year who will hold an anaesthetic qualification.

Our new theatre suite designed for Day Case & Inpatients, boasts state of the art equipment and staffing levels that provide an exemplary environment where best practice can be achieved.

Our Specialities (Adult & Paediatric, Elective And Emergency) Include

General, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Urology, Vascular, ENT, Dental, Cardiology, Thoracic, Cardiac, Farage & Maternity

Skills

At Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust your skills are recognised and appreciated The Anaesthetic and Recovery Team (AR team) provide emergency anaesthetic cover to:

A&E emergency room, Intensive care, MRI & CT, Intra- & Inter-Hospital transfers.

Benefits

Improved working/life balance

• Typical Finish on time
• Electronic Rostering- produced 5-8 weeks in advance.
• Planned annual leave in advance.
• Buddy system- work alongside an AR team member each day

Training/Communication

• Monthly training sessions
• Team Statistics : 50% achieved mentorship & 60% level 6 Study
• Anaesthetic Simulation Training (Sim Man and In-situ)- practice scenarios
• Monthly Team meetings/updates.

Enhancements

• Planned volunteer over time.
• Preferential WLI Rates

Accountable within the theatre team to ensure that the standard of patient care is of a high level, quality being of prime importance. To adhere to and practice within the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Professional Conduct and Health and Care Professions Council’s standards. Ensure adherence to agreed Trust policies.

The position is primarily a theatre anaesthetic and recovery practitioner although some rotation and flexibility will be required to meet service needs. The post-holder will be called upon, occasionally to take charge of the unit/area. The post holder will be expected to participate in internal rotation, weekend, unsocial hours and on call duties.

The post holder will act be part of a clinical team provided to ensure that clinical care of patients and others using the service receive an efficient and quality service. The post offers the opportunity to further develop clinical and non-clinical skills within the team. They will also be encouraged to obtain and maintain ILS and PILS compliance. Uphold the Trust's values and behaviours, maintaining public and colleague confidence. Maintain professional and courteous working relationships with staff and respect the equality and diversity of each person he/she meets. Uphold the privacy and dignity of the patient and always respect the equality of patients.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents – it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.