Job summary
- Main area
- Anaesthetics
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (150 hours across 4 weeks)
- Job ref
- 265-6990642
- Employer
- Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Day Surgery (Area K) & Eyes Theatres
- Town
- Northampton
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 Per annum / Pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 18/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Anaesthetic Lead
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Anaesthetic Lead for our Day Surgery Theatres in Area K. We work collaboratively with the Eye Theatres at NGH, and collectively are responsible for 4 theatres across 2 different complexes. We perform a range of elective General Surgery, Head and Neck, Urology, Breast, Plastics, Vascular and Ophthalmic procedures on both adults and children.
We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated individual to take on the responsibility of leading the Anaesthetic team in DSU and Eyes. You must have excellent communication and negotiation skills and be able to lead by example.
You must have sound Anaesthetic experience as you will be clinically based, dividing your time between all areas within the job description. You will be expected to coordinate both DSU and Eyes Theatres on a rotation basis and deputise for the Theatre Managers in their absence. You will have staff management and leadership responsibilities and assist the management team in implementing change projects within the departments to enhance patient care and positive patient experiences.
The post-holder will also play an integral part in the mentorship, development and training of junior staff and students. You will be expected to work closely alongside the Practice Education team in the management of students/ODP rotation placements, to ensure all individuals develop into safe, confident and competent practitioners.
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
Coordinate both units on a regular basis, working to ensure all aspects of the coordinators checklist are completed daily
Take responsibility for the development of junior staff and students, by managing their placements in DSU & Eyes and liaising with mentors and Practice Education.
Monitor and maintain the control of anaesthetic stock within theatre and any adjoining areas.
Assist the theatre manager in the return to work process, appraisals, and probation management of new members of the team. You may also be expected to deputise in the absence of the theatre manager.
Above all, be a positive role model, lead by example and behave in an open and inclusive manner to all members of the team
Working for our organisation
**Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications**
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered 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.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. 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 recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Supporting 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 patient’s discharge from Recovery in accordance with NGH discharge policy.
To educate patients and their carer’s as required where a need has been identified.
Complete patient documentation correctly.
To maintain a safe ward 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.
Commitment to providing
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.
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.
Person specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Anaesthetic Nurse or ODP
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of education, training or experience
- Possess a mentorship qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional education to post graduate level or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Has underdone ILS/PILS training
Knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Be an experienced anaesthetic nurse or ODP
- Be computer literate
- 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
Desirable criteria
- Multi professional working
- Has experience of working within a Day Surgery Unit
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Confident to work in a highly technological area
- Evidence of interpersonal skills displaying tact and sensitivity
- Can assess plan and implement effective patient care
- Possess sound clinical skills
- Can respond effectively in an emergency situation
- Can take their own initiative with learning needs
Key competencies/Personal qualities and attributes
Essential criteria
- Excellent leadership qualities
- Team Player
- Flexible
- Motivated
- Reliable
- Can work using own initiative
- Good organisational skills
- Can lead by example
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Deborah Hill
- Job title
- Day Surgery Theatre Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01604544151
- Additional information
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