Senior Anaesthetic Practitioner

We are seeking for a dynamic, highly motivated individual as a Senior Anaesthetic Practitioner to join our team at Main Theatre, Northampton General Hospital. We have 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..

You must have sound Anaesthetic experience as you will be working clinically as per the job description. You will be expected to take up management responsibilities depending on the operational needs and deputise for the managers in their absence. You will have management and leadership responsibilities where you will assist the management team in implementing change projects within the departments to enhance patient care and positive patient experiences.

You must have excellent communication and negotiation skills and be able to lead by example. The successful individual will have a pivotal role in delivering Trust Objectives and ensuring that the care delivered within this specialty reflects the Trust Vision and Values. The post holder will also play an integral part in proving positive mentoring, development and training of junior staff and students.

Main duties of the job

Working clinically on anaesthetics, providing high standards of quality care to all patients.

Consider ways to improve processes within the department to improve patient care and cost saving ideas.

Able to Coordinate the theatre and the emergency theatre when required, and working to ensure all aspects of the coordinators checklist are completed daily.

Take responsibility for the development of junior staff and students by supporting their placements

Perform task as per the assigned management responsibility and work closely with the management team.

Above all, be a positive role model, lead by example and behave in an open and inclusive manner to all the members of the team.

About us

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.

Our Excellence Values

- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.

We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Job responsibilities

Clinical Excellence

Assisting and contributing in the management and organisation of the clinical area.

Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards 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 cost saving.

To co-ordinate the patients discharge in accordance with NGH discharge policy.

To educate patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified.

Complete patient documentation correctly.

To maintain a safe theatre environment.

Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality care.

Assisting and contributing in the management and organisation of the clinical area.

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 cost saving.

To educate patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified.

Complete patient documentation correctly.

To maintain a safe work environment.

Responsible for safe supply, storage, administration, 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 Trust policy Expansion of Professional Practice for Registered Healthcare Professionals.

Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.

Assess and support students and learners on placement within the clinical area.

Promote and maintain effective communication, both written and verbal.

To act as a role model for staff.

Ensure patient and staff confidentiality.

To supervise junior staff 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 Trust.

Maintain patient privacy and dignity at all times.

Provide support and reassurance to all patients undergoing regional or local anaesthesia.

Safe and sensitive escorting of patients, relatives and carers.

Help maintain high standards of cleanliness expected within a surgical environment.

Participate in stock control/rotation and order. Restocking of theatres and other adjoining areas as required.

Assist with the maintenance of equipment and report any faults to senior members of staff or report to clinical engineering.

Carry out errands when requested.

This job description is not a rigid/inflexible document but acts to provide the post holder with guidance as to the expectations of the role. Whilst in post, these expectations may change in order to meet service needs.

Professional LeadershipPromote collaborative working partnerships and effective communication between all members of the multi-disciplinary team.Support professional and clinical standards.

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.

Organisational & Management Responsibilities

Support the promotion and maintenance of a departmental culture which promotes an open and honest approach to professional decision making and problem solving.

Promote and maintain organisational and professional standards.

Demonstrate and promote excellent interpersonal skills, written, verbal and nonverbal communication styles.

Influence and nurture positive attitudes and behaviours within the teams and wider multidisciplinary team.

Support the implementation of preceptorship and education programmes for newly qualified nurses and midwives.

Support and promote clinical audit and quality improvement.

Support preceptee in clinical practice during and after their preceptorship programme.

Undertake relevant clinical practices in accordance with the Scope of Professional Practice.

Take all possible action to minimise clinical risk to patients, utilising all available resources.

Contribute to planning and managing the departmental budget, ensuring the effective and efficient use of resources.

Work closely with management and to take up management assignments or responsibilities as and when required depending on the departmental needs.

Person Specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

- NMC/HCPC Registration
- Evidence of CDP
- Leadership qualification/course or working towards

Knowledge and Experience

- Be an experienced anaesthetic nurse or ODP
- At least 2 years post qualification experience in perioperative care
- Experience of mentoring and assessing in clinical practice
- Awareness of infection prevention
- Be able to prioritise workload and work effectively in stressful situations
- Previous experience of working with shared airways, paediatrics and a variety of surgical specialities
- Ability to work effectively in a team and autonomously
- Experience in theatres at band 6 level
- Previous experience of working with shared airways, paediatrics and a variety of surgical specialities
- Experience of working in emergency theatre and major cases

Skills

- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced communication skills
- Time management and prioritisation
- Excellent of interpersonal skills displaying tact and sensitivity
- Possess sound clinical skills
- Ability to seek guidance and assistance when required and be aware of personal limitations

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

- Excellent leadership skills
- Team player
- Assertive, confident and approachable
- Innovative and creative
- Reliable
- Professional
- Flexible
- Ability to lead, motivate and inspire others
- Effective strategies for dealing with stressful situations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearPer annum / Pro rata

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