Theatre Practitioner (Anaesthetics and Recovery)

Job overview

Come and join our dynamic and enthusiastic theatre team in the Hampshire Orthopaedic Centre at The Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Winchester. We currently require a Theatre Practitioner to join the Anaesthetic and Recovery team for theatres.

We are looking for a motivated individual with good communication to join our friendly and supportive team. Organisational skills and the ability to work as part of the team are essential for this post.

We understand the importance of supporting professional development and offer training both within and outside the organisation. We provide a rich learning environment for students, and you will help our team to deliver this.

You will work predominantly in the Anaesthetic and Recovery role to support the Team Leader(s) and deputy in providing excellent, safe patient care in the perioperative environment.

The post holder will provide skilled specialist assistance in the delivery of high-quality patient care within our theatres and recovery.

Previous experience in the role is desirable but not essential as the department will deliver a training package and orientation period that will ensure that you will be given the skills and knowledge required for you to become competent in this role.

Main duties of the job

• ·To provide a high standard of professional practice maintaining appropriate codes of conduct and contribute to the teamwork of an environment which supports positive, collaborative working.

  ·Support the wider HHFT theatre team as required

  ·Ensure Trust policies and procedures are adhered to.

  ·Take immediate action and inform Sister / Team Leader(s) where performance, conduct or attendance falls short of the expected standard.

  ·To communicate with the multi professional team, ensuring effective use of resources and have the skills to manage elective and emergency surgery.

  ·To ensure that accepted theatre safeguards / Codes of Practice are maintained and followed by all staff working in the department.

  ·To ensure the safety of patients and support the multi professional team.

  ·Assist the clinical team to ensure a clean and safe environment for patients and staff in accordance with Trust Health and Safety Policies.

  ·Demonstrate the knowledge and competencies to safely operate and use any specialist equipment required during the peri-operative phase.

  ·Report and action any deficiencies / faults with such equipment / instrumentation via the appropriate channels so as to ensure its continued safe operation.

  ·Prepare and assemble equipment required for anaesthesia and recovery.

Working for our organisation

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Further information can be found in the attached application pack.

If you think this is the post for you, we encourage you to contact us to arrange a visit to the department or to discuss your relevant skills or learning needs.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• RGN/EN/ ODP NVQ level 3/ Diploma in ODP
• Professional UK registration e.g. NMC, HCPC.

Desirable criteria

• Mentorship Award

Experience & Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Developed interpersonal skills
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrable developing clinical knowledge/skills
• Operating department experience

Desirable criteria

• Previous practice in theatres or perioperative care
• Previous experience in anaesthetics/recovery

Professional development

Essential criteria

• Evidence of professional development

Desirable criteria

• leadership development