Anaesthetic Practitioner, ODP - Liverpool, United Kingdom - The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Description

Job summary

Are you looking for a new challenge? We are seeking a dedicated and highly motivated Band 5 Registered Operating Department Practitioner, to join our Neurosurgical theatre team.

We currently have six neurosurgical theatres which cover cranial, complex spine, Interventional Radiology, MRI and emergency neurosurgery. The ODP team work as part of the arrest team and the successful candidate would be expected to cover this across two sites. We are the regions specialist centre for spinal services and one of the largest in the country.

We are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Major Trauma Centre, one of the most successful in the country for saving lives. Our catchment area covers million people across Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales, the Isle of Man and parts of Lancashire and Greater Manchester. We also accept referrals from Northern Ireland, Scotland and the Channel Islands.

We have a dedicated Neuroscience Research Centre which runs a range of research studies linking with partners in the industry, academia and the NHS.

In theatres staff development is a priority, we have a Clinical Lead for Education Training & Development, as such we offer opportunities to obtain further neuroscience qualifications.

Neurosurgical experience is desirable but not essential, we offer an excellent induction programme which includes supernumerary preceptorship to ensure competencies are achieved, plus you will have access to ongoing CPD and training provided by our theatre education team

Main duties of the job

The Walton Centre theatres are now looking to expand our dedicated team by recruiting motivated, dynamic theatre practitioners who are committed to delivering excellent patient care. As the only hospital in the region dedicated to Neuroscience surgical specialities this is a fantastic opportunity for experienced theatre staff to expand their existing skills and knowledge within a diverse and challenging range of specialities.

As a department we focus on patient safety, excellence and staff well-being so we are looking for individuals who have these values at the centre of all they do. In return we offer a clearly defined training and development package.

As a dedicated major trauma centre and regional specialist surgical centre we provide a 24/7 emergency service and staff are required to participate in this cover which includes various shift patterns, nights, weekends and a variety of on-calls.

Promote and encourage teamwork. Provide skilled clinical and technical advanced assistance as a member of the operating theatre team. Lead and participate in the assessment of patient care needs implementing and maintaining agreed standards of care. Following Codes of Professional Practice provide high quality care to patients undergoing treatment within the Peri-Operative Environment.

Previous Applicants need not apply.

About us

The Walton CentreNHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for theInvestors in People we invest in people and we invest in wellbeingstandards and has been awarded Gold status for both. TheWalton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology andneurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everythingwe do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providingcomprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services weare proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission(CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originallyformed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.

Witharound 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incrediblydedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal andneurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site inFazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treatinginjuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves andmuscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-termneurological conditions.

Job responsibilities

Role summary

To be responsible for providing skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of the operating theatre team and to participate in the assessment of patient care needs implementing and maintaining agreed standards of care. Following Codes of Professional Practice provide high quality care to patients undergoing treatment within the Peri-Operative Environment.

Key responsibilities

Assessing, planning, delivering and evaluation of patient care

Delegation and supervision of junior grades, unqualified and less experienced staff

Working with members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team following local protocols and standards

Awareness of the effective management of resources within the department

Participate in clinical trials and research when required

Provide a leadership role model, demonstrating specialist knowledge and high standards of clinical practice and provide support or advice when necessary and high standards of clinical practice and provide support or advice when necessary

Clinical

Plan and prepare equipment according to patients needs and procedures

Maintain user competency for relevant equipment both existing and new.

Implement and evaluate care as appropriate to surgical requirement and patients condition

Perform the necessary pre and post-op checks and adhere to the principles of the WHO checklist

Monitoring and assessing patients condition, responding to changes in condition, proposing / making changes to care plan as required and escalating concerns as appropriate

Directing and participating in the manoeuvring and the positioning of conscious and unconscious patients

Handover and transferring responsibility of care to colleagues, ensuring appropriate information and care is relayed

Supporting and re-assessing patients and relatives/carers during perioperative procedures

Working within guidelines of NMC and HPC Codes of Practice depending upon registration

To be aware of the management of drugs and to adhere to local policies and administer drugs as prescribed

Maintaining accurate patient and theatre records, including electronic records

Respond to and report untoward incidents as per policy

After appropriate training / experience participate in out of hours shifts and on call as required

Managerial

Monitoring and ordering of stocks and supplies, rotating expiry dates as necessary and notify senior members of staff when applicable

Supervision of HCAs, junior grades and less experienced staff within direct clinical area

After appropriate experience, lead a team when required during the shift session, ensuring a high standard of patient care is delivered

Contribute to the setting and audit of local standards and policies as part of professional development

To undertake any other duties that may be requested by your manager/supervisor in order to facilitate smooth running of the department

Education

Mentoring and co-mentoring of qualified and unqualified staff

Assist with establishing the training needs of individual team members and contribute to professional development plans

Delivery of orientation and induction to new and less experienced members of staff

Responsible for maintaining and updating own clinical knowledge and skills

Over time, become a confident expert in the field of neurosurgery within the scope of the role

Specialist

Anaesthetic

Perform the necessary anaesthetic equipment checks prior to use and report any faults

Act as patients advocate prior to and during operation.

Assists anesthetists in the administration of general, regional and local anaesthetic monitoring patient condition as necessary

Be familiar and conversant with the full range of table attachments and other specialist equipment

To provide assistance in the ICU with regards to the maintenance of ventilators and any related anaesthetic skills required

Participate in the cardiac arrest / emergency response team after appropriate training and experience

Work within Interventional Radiology iMRI and the MRI/CT unit

Recovery

Act as patients advocate in the post-operative recovery phase

Working without direct medical supervision to monitor patients postoperative condition.

Respond immediately to any changes in condition, provide treatment or report to senior member of staff as necessary.

Qualifications

Essential

Desirable

Experience

Essential

Desirable