Band 5 Anaesthetic Staff Nurse/ODP-St Thomas Main Theatres
Band 5
Main area: Perioperative Grade: Band 5 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 196-NM12494 Employer: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Employer type: NHS Site: GSTT Town: London Salary: £35,964 - £43,780 p.a inc. HCA Salary period: Yearly Closing: 07/02/2025 23:59 Job overview
Band 5 Staff Nurse/ODP Anaesthetics – St Thomas Main Theatres We are currently offering an excellent developmental opportunity for a qualified anaesthetic nurse/ODP to join our anaesthetic team in St Thomas Main Theatres. This opportunity will allow you to work alongside our excellent team within Theatres and develop your skills in various specialities. What can we offer you? We want you to be the best you can be and would support you in achieving your goals through our in-house training programs and tertiary study at our affiliated universities. Our TAP (Theatres, Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine) Academy aims to develop a team of practitioners, with knowledge and skills to care for patients, recognizing the commitments of our staff and rewarding achievements. Training and support is provided whilst we develop your existing skills and knowledge in each aspect of the Perioperative environment. Closing Date: 7 February 2025 at Midnight Interview Date: 18th February 2025 (provisional) Main duties of the job
Responsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge. Will be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience. To ensure that patients’ receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines. Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals. Recognise the significance of observations made, and use them to develop and initiate nursing assessments and devise a plan of care. Carry out those activities necessary to conduct a comprehensive assessment of a person’s nursing requirements. Will ensure that all patients will have a discharge plan that is safe and appropriate for their needs. Carry out nursing procedures and treatments, checking on and maintaining the highest possible standards. Work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to ascertain treatments and advise on nursing priorities. Take a clear and concise history from patients by assessing their health and wellbeing and complete documentation ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that all information systems are maintained. Undertake prescribed physical observations as follows: blood pressure, temperature, respirations, blood sugars, urinalysis, weight and height, and report exceptions appropriately. Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products. Is wholly accountable for his/her practice in line with the NMC code of professional conduct and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his/her knowledge and professional competence. Will be familiar with the Health and Safety at Works Act, and be aware of its implications and ensure that local unit and departmental policies are followed. Will adopt a patient-oriented approach to work. Will be familiar with the ward’s fire, manual handling and C.O.S.H.H. policies and ensure that all nurses in the ward are aware of the policies. Will be responsible for the provision and receipt of complex, sensitive or contentious information related to patients, patient care, relatives, staff and other multidisciplinary colleagues. Communicate effectively and efficiently with all members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding patient care. Will communicate with patients and relatives, making reports and liaising, as appropriate; with medical staff other members of the care team and management. Person specification
Qualifications
NMC Level one Registration or Recognised qualification in Operating Department Practice Registered with HCPC Successfully completed Anaesthetic Course Evidence of professional/clinical knowledge in area supplemented by specialist clinical training Evidence of continuing professional development Leadership Qualification SSSA&P training Experience
Recent experience in Theatre and Anaesthetics Experience of working on own and in a team Skills
Ability to work well within a team Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise & meet deadlines Ability to administer prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products Demonstrates an awareness of clinical governance and risk management and how this affects their role and department Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues Demonstrates ability to influence and negotiate with others Knowledge of Evidence based practice and experience of teaching/assessing/supervising others in a clinical setting Venepuncture and Cannulation Values & Behaviours
Guy’s and St Thomas’ celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitably according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or studies at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership. Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. Equality of opportunity is our policy.
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Band 5
Main area: Perioperative Grade: Band 5 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 196-NM12494 Employer: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Employer type: NHS Site: GSTT Town: London Salary: £35,964 - £43,780 p.a inc. HCA Salary period: Yearly Closing: 07/02/2025 23:59 Job overview
Band 5 Staff Nurse/ODP Anaesthetics – St Thomas Main Theatres We are currently offering an excellent developmental opportunity for a qualified anaesthetic nurse/ODP to join our anaesthetic team in St Thomas Main Theatres. This opportunity will allow you to work alongside our excellent team within Theatres and develop your skills in various specialities. What can we offer you? We want you to be the best you can be and would support you in achieving your goals through our in-house training programs and tertiary study at our affiliated universities. Our TAP (Theatres, Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine) Academy aims to develop a team of practitioners, with knowledge and skills to care for patients, recognizing the commitments of our staff and rewarding achievements. Training and support is provided whilst we develop your existing skills and knowledge in each aspect of the Perioperative environment. Closing Date: 7 February 2025 at Midnight Interview Date: 18th February 2025 (provisional) Main duties of the job
Responsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge. Will be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience. To ensure that patients’ receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines. Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals. Recognise the significance of observations made, and use them to develop and initiate nursing assessments and devise a plan of care. Carry out those activities necessary to conduct a comprehensive assessment of a person’s nursing requirements. Will ensure that all patients will have a discharge plan that is safe and appropriate for their needs. Carry out nursing procedures and treatments, checking on and maintaining the highest possible standards. Work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to ascertain treatments and advise on nursing priorities. Take a clear and concise history from patients by assessing their health and wellbeing and complete documentation ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that all information systems are maintained. Undertake prescribed physical observations as follows: blood pressure, temperature, respirations, blood sugars, urinalysis, weight and height, and report exceptions appropriately. Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products. Is wholly accountable for his/her practice in line with the NMC code of professional conduct and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his/her knowledge and professional competence. Will be familiar with the Health and Safety at Works Act, and be aware of its implications and ensure that local unit and departmental policies are followed. Will adopt a patient-oriented approach to work. Will be familiar with the ward’s fire, manual handling and C.O.S.H.H. policies and ensure that all nurses in the ward are aware of the policies. Will be responsible for the provision and receipt of complex, sensitive or contentious information related to patients, patient care, relatives, staff and other multidisciplinary colleagues. Communicate effectively and efficiently with all members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding patient care. Will communicate with patients and relatives, making reports and liaising, as appropriate; with medical staff other members of the care team and management. Person specification
Qualifications
NMC Level one Registration or Recognised qualification in Operating Department Practice Registered with HCPC Successfully completed Anaesthetic Course Evidence of professional/clinical knowledge in area supplemented by specialist clinical training Evidence of continuing professional development Leadership Qualification SSSA&P training Experience
Recent experience in Theatre and Anaesthetics Experience of working on own and in a team Skills
Ability to work well within a team Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise & meet deadlines Ability to administer prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products Demonstrates an awareness of clinical governance and risk management and how this affects their role and department Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues Demonstrates ability to influence and negotiate with others Knowledge of Evidence based practice and experience of teaching/assessing/supervising others in a clinical setting Venepuncture and Cannulation Values & Behaviours
Guy’s and St Thomas’ celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitably according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or studies at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership. Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. Equality of opportunity is our policy.
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