Speech and Language Therapist

Job overview

We are currently looking to recruit motivated, dynamic, forward thinking and enthusiastic Anaesthetic Nurses (who hold the anaesthetic course) and Operating Department Practitioners to join our rapidly growing theatre teams at Chorley Hospital. We are looking for pro-active individuals to be part of our integral theatre team to assist in implementing, maintaining and delivering world class patient care in theatres.

You will be responsible for the delivery and co-ordination of care, through appropriate professional practice and assist in setting, monitoring and maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care.

You will act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation and promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals 

You must have the anaesthetic course or ODP qualification.

Main duties of the job

You must have excellent communication skills and be able to work independently but linking in very closely with the operating team as well as manging a demanding workload.

Working at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals will give you the opportunity to work in a large theatre directorate consisting of 32 theatres covering a wide range of skills across both sites in Robotic surgery, urology, colorectal, extensive orthopaedic surgery, major head & neck, complex vascular, plastics, ENT & OMF, Upper GI, colorectal, neurosurgery, Breast, Obstetrics, Gynaecology including benign and oncology work as well as emergency and trauma. 

Working for our organisation

We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

These are exciting times ahead for theatres here at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals as we are committed to service development within theatres offering staff the opportunity to share ideas and look at new ways of working through our staff voices forum.

Our vision for theatres is to deliver first class peri-operative care for every patient. In return our commitment to you is to offer support, development and opportunities in an inclusive environment. Therefore we will offer you:

Great learning opportunities to enable all staff to fulfil their potential post-qualification development opportunities including ALS/ILS/PILS, ILM Level 2 Award in Leadership and Team Skills A fully supported induction programme with a named mentor Ongoing support from theatre clinical education team Salary sacrifice scheme - childcare, electronics and cars A generous annual leave provision NHS pension Annual appraisal and personal development plans

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are looking for Practitioners who have a passion for providing high quality patient focused anaesthetic and recovery care for our surgical patients who have a flexible attitude towards work and a desire for new challenges. As a trust we are committed to the development of future healthcare professionals and theatres is pivotal to these trainees. As a qualified practitioner you would be expected to contribute to their development and support.

With a passion for continuous improvement we are looking for individuals who have a flexible and adaptable approach to change and supporting us to drive positive changes through our theatres.

For more information please see attached the Job Description & Person Specification.

Person specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential criteria

•Registered nurse / ODP with current NMC/ HCPC registration •Post registration Anaesthetic course if not an ODP •Evidence of CPD •Basic IT skills

Desirable criteria

•IV drug administration •Venepuncture and cannulation •Degree •NMC Recognised mentorship qualification or willingness to working towards within 18 months •Transfer course

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria

Experience within the anaesthetic practitioner role Knowledge of policies and procedures relevant to practice Awareness of current issues in practice Willingness to expand clinical role

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of Quadramed and evolve Knowledge of ethical issues

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria

•Excellent communication skills •Excellent organisational skills •Ability to prioritise workload

Desirable criteria

•Leadership skills

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