Perioperative Care Specialist

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Anaesthetic ODP/Nurse to join our team at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. As a key member of our perioperative team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality patient care and contributing to the smooth operation of our theatres.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perioperative Care
    • Safely identify, prepare, check and assemble required equipment, in line with manufacturer and Association of Anaesthetists guidelines
    • Ensure that the anaesthetic room (or equivalent) is clean, tidy and welcoming for patients
    • Facilitate the delivery of safe surgery, in line with national pathways such as NatSSIPs2 and GPAS
    • Communicate well with the multidisciplinary team to advocate for patients within the clinical setting, across all three stages of a patient's perioperative journey
    • Ensure the theatre is closed down in a manner that leaves it stocked and ready for the next list/emergency case
    • Develop a wider knowledge base by rotating through all the surgical specialties
    • Work with senior colleagues to collect and disseminate data based on local and national quality indicators
    • Facilitate the continued safe running of the department in the absence of the Floor Coordinator or other senior staff
  • Clinical Practice
    • Maintain competence, via continuing professional development and rotation, to work in all required clinical areas
    • Promote a safe working environment by adhering to relevant local and national Infection Prevention and Control, Health and Safety, Information Governance and Safeguarding policies and procedures
    • Ensure clinical practice is current and evidence-based
    • Maintain competence in all required equipment, ensuring each piece is properly used and maintained in line with Trust policy
    • Ensure accurate and comprehensive documentation is done so in line with local and national policies and procedures
  • Professional Development
    • Act in accordance with the Trust PROUD values and reflect on times when adherence to these has been suboptimal
    • Act in accordance with all HCPC/NMC standards
    • Maintain the ability to escalate concerns effectively and appropriately, as required
    • Recognise that all people are different and require an individualised approach (whether staff, patient or visitor) and any action, or inaction, that undermines Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity principles must be challenged in a timely and professional manner
    • Treat others with respect and dignity, even when their values conflict with your own
    • Have an understanding of the financial and environmental cost of undertaking your duties, and seek to minimise these where possible, in consultation with senior colleagues
    • Ensure, as a minimum, that mandatory training is kept up to date in a timely manner and that professional continuing professional development requirements are upheld
    • Understand own limitations and is able to recognise, and manage, stress within themselves
    Requirements
    • Current HCPC/NMC registration
    • ODPs - Completion of HCPC-approved ODP programme
    • Nurses - Recognised anaesthetic course
    • Ability to work/experience working full shift pattern, including nights and weekends
    • Good computer literacy skills
    • Excellent communication skills and a good range of non-technical skills
    • Good understanding of human factors and ergonomics
    • Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and work independently
    • Ability to negotiate and problem solve in a dynamic setting
    • Ability to work well independently and within a multi-cultural multi-disciplinary team
    • Relevant clinical experience working within an NHS theatre setting
    • Shows ability to undertake reflective practice
    • Shows ability to identify, and manage, stress within themselves
    • Experienced in reflective practice
    About Us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites - Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital - along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of millions, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

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