We are seeking for a dynamic, highly motivated individual as a Senior Anaesthetic and Scrub Practitione r in Main Theatre, Northampton General Hospital, of which six theatres in Main Theatre and four peripheral areas covering various speciality theatres like General Surgery, Urology, Breast, Gynaecology, Vascular, Emergency Theatre, Robotic cases, Max Fax, ENT, Paediatric, Interventional Radiology, etc.
They mu st have sound Anae st hetic experience as the person will be working clinically across multiple specialities and will be expected to take up management responsibilities depending on the operational needs and deputise for the managers in their absence. When working in theatre, they will be required to lead by example, driving the li st to ensure good utilisation, whil st offering guidance and support to junior members of the team.
T he candidate will also be expected to have good Scrub experience and will be be expected to scrub for longer cases and be able to wear lead gowns . In addition, they will st ill be expected to work in multiple theatre specialities when required , including emergency , irrespective of anae st hetics or surgical side after the required training.
The person will have management and leadership responsibilities where they will assi st the management team in implementing change projects within the departments to enhance patient care and positive patient experiences.
They will be responsible for supporting the Theatre managers in all aspects of their role, including deputising in their absence, appraisals, the management of sickness absence, mandatory training, audits and st aff deployment. They will be expected to coordinate the theatre as and when required and should be flexible with their management responsibilities.
T hey mu st have excellent communication and negotiation skills and be able to lead by example. The successful individual will have a pivotal role in delivering Tru st Objectives and ensure that the care delivered within this specialty reflects the Tru st Vision and Values. The po st holder will also play an integral part in proving positive mentoring, development and training of junior st aff and st udents.
They will be expected to be a role model for other members of st aff and contribute towards the training and development of others. They should be able to recognise their own limitations and seek advice and support from senior members of st aff.
The st aff will be expected to work , Day shifts , Long days, Late shifts, Nights, Weekends and On-call shifts and on a fulltime employment.
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
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Supporting Clinical Excellence
Ensure delivery of highe st st andard of patient care, while assi st ing anae st heti st being a s anae st hetic st aff or assi st ing surgeon during surgical procedures as scrub .
Take responsibility for the availability of surgical equipment from SSD or when it is processed off site.
Assi st ing and contributing to the management and organisation of the clinical area.
Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high st andards of quality care.
To work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
To maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care.
Consider new ways of working which enhance and improve patient care.
Consider new ways of working which are co st saving.
To co-ordinate the patient’s discharge from in accordance with NGH discharge policy.
To educate patients and their carers as required , where a need has been identified .
Adhere to appropriate safety precautions, as e st ablished within the theatres/Clinic to minimize the risks of fire, explosion, electrical shock, contamination, accident and equipment malfunction.
Assi st in cleaning schedules, facilitating an agreed level of cleanliness for the department.
Complete patient documentation correctly.
To maintain a safe ward environment.
Responsible for safe supply, st orage, admini st ration, checking and disposal of medications including controlled drugs.
Adopt an open learning culture from patient experience and action plan improvements as necessary.
To undertake any expanded roles deemed necessary for the role following the Tru st policy “Expansion of Professional Practice for Regi st ered Healthcare Professionals ”.
Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other st aff members.
Assess and support st udents and learners on placement within the clinical area.
Promote and maintain effective communication, both written and verbal.
To act as a role model for st aff.
Ensure patient and st aff confidentiality.
To supervise junior st aff in the delivery of care.
To participate in the safe movement and handling of patients within the operating department, and between other departments within the Tru st .
Always maintain patient privacy and dignity .
Provide support and reassurance to all patients undergoing regional or local anae st hesia.
Safe and sensitive escorting of patients, relatives and carers.
Help maintain high st andards of cleanliness expected within a surgical environment.
Participate in st oc k control/rotation and order. Re st oc k ing of theatres and other adjoining areas as required .
Facilitate junior members and students with their CPD, setting goals, facilitating training opportunities, and mentoring as appropriate .
Assi st with the maintenance of equipment and report any faults to senior members of st aff or report to clinical engineering.
Carry out errands when reque st ed .
This job description is not a rigid/inflexible document but acts to provide the po st holder with guidance as to the expectations of the role. Whil st in po st , these expectations may change to meet service needs.
Communication
Recognise and maintain confidentiality of information relating to patients/clients and their records.
Maintain accurate documentation of any clinical notes or IT sy st ems used in theatre.
Ensure clarity in communicating with patients, relatives and carers as well as other team members. Answer que st ions within the sphere of one’s own knowledge.
Answer the telephone on a clear, friendly, helpful and professional manner. Take any messages accurately and refer a s necessary.
Demon st rate a caring approach to patients/clients, their families and visitors and to have good verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
To attend and participate in departmental meetings, helping to implement change as and when required .
Leadership
Lead by example with drive and enthusiasm, responding appropriately to the needs of patients, families and carers.
Act as a supportive professional role model for nursing and midwifery / HCPC, providing quality care in accordance with the NMC/HCPC rules and codes of practice.
Management
Support the promotion and maintenance of a departmental culture which promotes an open and hone st approach to professional decision making and problem solving.
Support departmental management, acting as lead / coordinator when required .
Participate in the development of the department, implementing change to improve services.
Provide junior st aff mentorship as required and facilitate regular st aff appraisal and professional development support.
Assi st in the management of sickness absence.
Coordinate and proactively lead main theatre teams.
Have an awareness of departmental budget and equipment maintenance programs.
Demon st rate commitment to patient safety and risk management st rategy within the department.
Take all possible action to minimise clinical risk to patients, utilising all available resources.
Support preceptee in clinical practice during and after their preceptorship programme.
Support the implementation of preceptorship and education programmes for newly qualified nurses and midwives.
Support and promote clinical audit and quality improvement.
Assi st in the facilitation approach to decision making.
Assi st in admini st rative tasks as required .
Work closely with management and to take up management assignments or responsibilities as and when required depending on the departmental needs.
Conduct local induction when introducing new members / bank st aff / agency st aff to their duties and the theatre policies.
People/Management Excellence
Have the ability and knowledge to competently deal with an emergency .
Manage his/her time effectively and perform allocated tasks within a reasonable time frame , knowing when to seek support, assi st ance and advice from other team members.
Assi st in the maintenance of department equipment and st oc k levels, e.g. equipment, linen, catering supplies, st erile services, consumables etc.
Awareness about st aff ro st er and allocation of st aff, including skill mix.
Professional Responsibilities
Adhere to Tru st values and behaviours at all times .
To participate in regular performance reviews.
Maintain own st atutory, role specific, mandatory training, and divisional /directorate specific essential training.
Be self-motivated and seek ways to flexibly extend own knowledge skills.
To be responsible for your own professional development, maintain a professional portfolio and keep up to date on current perioperative care and health service issues.
To take full responsibility for your own actions and to abide by the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct / Health Professions Council Code of Conduct.
Maintain own knowledge and clinical skills demon st rating competence in delivering a high st andard of care.
To have an awareness of Tru st policies and procedures.
Identify learning needs in self, negotiating a Personal Development Plan recognising own limitations.
Under st and own limitations and know where to find advice and assi st ance .
Act as a role model for new st arters and junior st aff in the area.
Will seek out ‘Be st Practices’ to generate new ideas and generate change.
Quality Assurance and Monitoring
Assi st the management team with the undertaking of audits within theatres.
To participate in developing working guidelines, protocols and practices which enhance the patient experience in line with national and Tru st policies.
Actively promote evidence-based practice within the clinical area.
Assi st the theatre manager in the acquisition, maintenance and repairs of surgical equipment.
Corporate Responsibilities
Act as a role model in cu st omer service towards visitors to the hospital.
Facilitate any measures to help achieve directorate/divisional and Tru st targets and agendas.
