Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for dynamic, innovative and highly motivated registered ODP or RGN with post registration Anaesthetic qualification, who have a wide range of clinical skills, to work within our theatres.
So, whether you are an experienced practitioner or a recently qualified ODP we would love to hear from you.The vacancy is to work within the anaesthetic support team, however we do positively encourage practitioners who would like the opportunity to dual role either in Scrub or PACU, as we appreciate the value of keeping multi skilled.
Main duties of the job Using your anaesthetic qualification you will be a key member of the peri-operative team ensuring that the patient receives excellent standards of care.
You will be confident in supporting the Anaesthetist and preparing a range of medical devices, communicating to the wider theatre team and putting the patient at the heart of everything that you do.
Those wishing to dual role or keep/gain your preferred skills in scrub or recovery we will facilitate this within our teams.
We now benefit from a state of the art, digital, fully electronic patient record system that incorporates the entire patient journey.
You will be driven to ensure the standards of care you deliver are effective, current and evidenced-based and enjoy working with your team to ensure the smooth running of the department.
We are committed to the on-going professional development for our staff, we facilitate a mandatory preceptorship programme for newly qualified staff.
We offer support starting with your Induction process through to offering in-house and external courses, we promote multiskilling into scrub and/or recovery for practitioners who wish to do so.
We have a dedicated practice development team along with supportive management to assist you in growing your career.
About us Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.
As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area.
We have three main hospitals - Heatherwood in Ascot, Frimley Park in Frimley near Camberley and Wexham Park near Slough.
Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other, Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future.
We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties.
Job description Job responsibilities To support the Theatre Manager in the establishing good working atmosphere and participate in effective/efficient use of staff, supplies and services.To provide a high level of support to the perioperative team in the delivery of patient care, within the theatre area.To work collaboratively with the Anaesthetic/surgical consultant body, to ensure best possible outcome for the patients, with a high priority on patient safety.To participate in achieving the stated Quality Assurance and Risk Management objectives set by the organisation.To ensure all equipment is regularly checked and maintained in a safe manner.Participate in training programmes for junior staff and other disciplines seconded to the department.
Please see Job Description and Job Specification for further information.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC / HCPC registration RGN Diploma/Degree (HE) Operating Department Practice (or NVQ equivalent) Post registration Anaesthetic assistant qualification Desirable Mentorship programme or equivalent Experience & Knowledge Essential Own continuing professional development Knowledge of the Operating Theatre Environment Clinical Governance Desirable Ability to practice within more than one role of peri-operative practice