Anaesthetic Nurse - Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom - Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

    Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
    Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Description

    Job summary

    We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Anaesthetic Nurse or ODP to join our dynamic theatre team at Kingston Hospital.

    All staff in the Main Theatres and DSU work as a cohesive team to respect the privacy and dignity of all patients and ensure a high quality of holistic care. All aspects of personal belief and preference will be respected and patient confidentiality will be maintained at all times.

    Main duties of the job

    The post holder will provide a high standard of professional practice and clinical care under direct supervision, work within the theatre team to promote a good working environment. Act in accordance with the HCPC/NMC code of Professional Conduct and with local hospital and statutory guidelines and policies.

    About us

    Kingston Hospital - First Acute Trust in London to be rated Outstanding by CQC for Overall Quality and Leadership

    Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a district general hospital situated in a beautiful and remarkable part of the country - close to London yet surrounded by royal parks, historic buildings and the River are located on a single site in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey and run several outpatient clinics in neighbouring areas including Raynes Park Health Centre and Teddington Memorial Hospital.

    We employ 3,300+ staff who proudly and efficiently support over 350,000 people locally through a full range of diagnostic and treatment services and we have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare, particularly in 'patient-focused' care, day surgery and maternity services.

    Health and Wellbeing & Staff Benefits

    The Trust understands that benefits go beyond just financial rewards and offers a wide range of benefits that recognise staff contribution, provide opportunities for career development and offer initiatives to promote a healthy work-life balance.-Our Health Heroes Awards Staff Retention and Wellbeing Employer of the Year.-HPMA Vivup Award for Well Being 2019.

    Trust Values

    Kingston Hospital NHS Trust has four key values and we want to employ and work with people who share these values and demonstrate behaviours that support them. They are:

    Caring

    Safe

    Responsible

    Value Each Other

    Inspiring

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Please see the attached supporting document and person specification which contains more information about the role

    Person Specification

    Education/Qualification

    Essential

  • First Level Registration / Registered Nurse (NMC) or an Operating Department Practitioner on the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), For ODPs, Diploma of Higher Education in Operating Department Practice or equivalent

    • Desirable

  • Mentorship Training Qualification/Practice Assessors Training
  • Theatre/Recovery Course.

    • Experience

    Essential

  • Up to date clinical knowledge Experience in an acute setting
  • Reflective practice
  • Possession of a current Professional Portfolio

    • Desirable

  • Significant post registration theatre/anaesthetic/recovery experience.
  • Evidence based practice and/or research skills
  • Theatre / Anaesthetic / Recovery Experience