Job summary Paediatric Anaesthetic Practitioner, CHfW Would you like your role to be somewhere where you are nurtured, given the correct amount of supernumerary training and support to feel confident, an environment where you can utilise your skills and give patients the care you really want to.
We are recruiting Nurses/ODP to join our exceptional theatre team.
o Children's Hospital for Wales cares for all paediatric patients requiring surgery.Anaesthetic Practitioners are key in assisting in the delivery of anaesthesia.
They prepare and work closely with the anaesthetic to prepare a patient for the operation, assisting in putting a patient safely under anaesthetic, maintaining the stability of the patient's vital signs during the operation and waking them up after.
They are required to have great communication with patients and learn a vast knowledge of anaesthesia.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job 1.
Ensures that the physical environment of the anaesthetic room is clean in accordance with the policy prior to commencing an operating To ensure that the physical environment, including COSHH, conforms to health and safety To maintain a quiet and professional To check all Anaesthetic equipment prior to the start of an To remove all faulty equipment and send it for repair.
Replacements will then be checked prior to To ensure that all necessary equipment and anaesthetic requirements are available according to the nature of the procedures to be To ensure that all anaesthetic rooms and theatres must be kept clean, tidy and stocked according to agreed levels, checking all expiry dates.
All staff must take part in the stock take To remain in theatre and/or anaesthetic room at all times except when requested to carry out other duties, or after notifying the anaesthetist or scrub assistant of their location9.
To check patients in the waiting bay, confirming that the pre-operative checklist has been completed and that the correct patient is escorted to the designated To assist patient positioning for surgery, maintaining safety, patient confidentiality and To position diathermy pad according to manufacturer's instructions if To ensure accurate storage and administration of drugs according to the department policy About us Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services.
Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer.
Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal.
Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
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Additional contact details:Sarah Perry - Deputy Clinical Leader - Anaesthetics Jasmine Cluer - Deputy Clinical Leader - Anaesthetics Person Specification NMC registration Essential NMC registration Student streamlining Essential Eligible for student streamlining Welsh Desirable Welsh speaker