Paediatric Anaesthetic Practitioner, CHfW
Would you like your role to be somewhere where you are nurtured, given the correct amount of supernumerary training and support to feel confident, an environment where you can utilise your skills and give patients the care you really want to? We are recruiting Nurses/ODP to join our exceptional theatre team. Children's Hospital for Wales cares for all paediatric patients requiring surgery. Anaesthetic Practitioners are key in assisting in the delivery of anaesthesia. They prepare and work closely with the anaesthetist to prepare a patient for the operation, assisting in putting a patient safely under anaesthetic, maintaining the stability of the patient's vital signs during the operation, and waking them up after. They are required to have great communication with patients and learn a vast knowledge of anaesthesia.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Ensures that the physical environment of the anaesthetic room is clean in accordance with the policy prior to commencing an operating session. To ensure that the physical environment, including COSHH, conforms to health and safety policies. To maintain a quiet and professional atmosphere. To check all anaesthetic equipment prior to the start of an operation. To remove all faulty equipment and send it for repair. Replacements will then be checked prior to use. To ensure that all necessary equipment and anaesthetic requirements are available according to the nature of the procedures to be performed. To ensure that all anaesthetic rooms and theatres must be kept clean, tidy and stocked according to agreed levels, checking all expiry dates. All staff must take part in the stock take process. To remain in theatre and/or anaesthetic room at all times except when requested to carry out other duties, or after notifying the anaesthetist or scrub assistant of their location. To check patients in the waiting bay, confirming that the pre-operative checklist has been completed and that the correct patient is escorted to the designated theatre. To assist patient positioning for surgery, maintaining safety, patient confidentiality, and dignity. To position diathermy pad according to manufacturer's instructions if requested. To ensure accurate storage and administration of drugs according to the department policy. About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focused on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support. Our mission is Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together, and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future. Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Additional contact details:
Sarah Perry - Deputy Clinical Leader - Anaesthetics
SarahE.Perry@wales.nhs.uk Jasmine Cluer - Deputy Clinical Leader - Anaesthetics
Jasmine.Cluer@wales.nhs.uk Person Specification
NMC registration
Essential
NMC registration Student streamlining
Essential
Eligible for student streamlining Welsh
Desirable
Welsh speaker Employer details
Employer name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Address
University Hospital of Wales Heath Park Cardiff CF14 4XW Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 001-NMR002-0125
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Ensures that the physical environment of the anaesthetic room is clean in accordance with the policy prior to commencing an operating session. To ensure that the physical environment, including COSHH, conforms to health and safety policies. To maintain a quiet and professional atmosphere. To check all anaesthetic equipment prior to the start of an operation. To remove all faulty equipment and send it for repair. Replacements will then be checked prior to use. To ensure that all necessary equipment and anaesthetic requirements are available according to the nature of the procedures to be performed. To ensure that all anaesthetic rooms and theatres must be kept clean, tidy and stocked according to agreed levels, checking all expiry dates. All staff must take part in the stock take process. To remain in theatre and/or anaesthetic room at all times except when requested to carry out other duties, or after notifying the anaesthetist or scrub assistant of their location. To check patients in the waiting bay, confirming that the pre-operative checklist has been completed and that the correct patient is escorted to the designated theatre. To assist patient positioning for surgery, maintaining safety, patient confidentiality, and dignity. To position diathermy pad according to manufacturer's instructions if requested. To ensure accurate storage and administration of drugs according to the department policy. About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focused on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support. Our mission is Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together, and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future. Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Additional contact details:
Sarah Perry - Deputy Clinical Leader - Anaesthetics
SarahE.Perry@wales.nhs.uk Jasmine Cluer - Deputy Clinical Leader - Anaesthetics
Jasmine.Cluer@wales.nhs.uk Person Specification
NMC registration
Essential
NMC registration Student streamlining
Essential
Eligible for student streamlining Welsh
Desirable
Welsh speaker Employer details
Employer name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Address
University Hospital of Wales Heath Park Cardiff CF14 4XW Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 001-NMR002-0125
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