Theatre Staff Nurse

3 days ago

Keighley, United Kingdom Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Our Operating Theatre Department have an exciting opportunity to join our well established theatre team as a full / part time Band 5 Operating Department Practitioner or Staff nurse. We are looking for candidates with experience in Anaesthetics or scrub whether as fully qualified or trainee looking to qualify at the end of the academic year.

This comes at an exciting time when we are building a new hospital as part of the government new hospital scheme. Our specialties include Ophthalmology, General Surgery, ENT, Gynecology, Urology, Maxilla-facial, elective Orthopedics, Acutes & trauma, Obstetrics and Post Anaesthetic Care Unit.

We require staff to cover a 24 hour service over a 7 day period, however a work life balance roster may be accommodated through flexible working.

Main duties of the job

Participate in the planning, implementation and assessing of patient care in line with SPLINTS requirements..

Work as a flexible Theatre Practitioner in full support of the Theatre Team.

Ensure all documentation is completed accurately, legibly and confidentiality is maintained.

Maintain NMC/HCPC registration and practice within the code of professional conduct where applicable.

Perform operating department duties in accordance with agreed policies & procedures.

Adhere to guidelines and policies pertaining to the safe administration and storage ofmedicines within the department.

Participate in the provision of 24hr cover of the department as directed by theTheatreCoordinator, Clinical Theatre Manager / Matron or Patient Service Manager.

Participate in the interdepartmental rotation within skills within your scope of practice when required.

About us

We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.

We want to attract staff who embrace our 'Right Care' behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients - we want to make these part of our DNA.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Participate in the training and development of junior staff.

Liaise with other multidisciplinary teams including but not limited to the Bed manager, Clinicians, ward staff and departments to ensure the patient is entered on the relevantcare pathway for timely treatment.

Participate in the Team brief / Debrief & as safety officer in a timely manner ensuring required staffing, investigation results, checks and handover documentation is in place.

Ensure the Covid status of the patient & AGP requirements are ascertained in a timely manner to facilitate smooth running of the list.

Take part in MDT meetings for Morning & Evening handover in line with anaesthetic / surgical hand over requirements.

Attend Audit / Governance meetings as required.

SCRUB & CIRCULATING DUTIES:

Participate as a scrubbed member of the theatre team and carry out safety checks on swabs, instruments & needles in conjunction with a second person & reporting on the same to the surgeon.

Act as circulating member of the operating theatre team

Assist in the preparation and cleaning of the theatre suite inconsideration of fallow period associated with AGP clearance times and handling of clinical waste body fluids, tissue.

Assist with the safe disposal of instrumentation and clinical waste body fluids, tissue at the end of surgery.

Assist with the safe positioning and preparation of surgical patients on the operating table as requested by the surgeon and anaesthetist

Assist in the care, labelling and despatch of specimens for laboratory examination.

Following successful completion of the internal file competency framework of Scrub Practitioners moving towards in-house Surgical First Assistant for minor & Intermediate Train

Inform the Clinical Theatre Manager and or theatre sister Charge ODP of any problems, proposed changes to the order of the operating list

The Scrub Practitioner (SP) and Surgical First Assistant (SFA)

Minor & Intermediate procedures will:

Roles & Responsibilities

SP

SFA

Ensure effective communication link between theatre, patient & Ward including preoperative assessment & postoperative care evaluation

Be involved in the team completion of the surgical safety checklist for all surgical interventions as part of the Five Steps to Safer Surgery WHO

Assist with patient positioning including tissue viability assessment

Apply dressing as required

Assist in transfer of patient to post-operative anaesthetic care area

Cut superficial sutures skin sutures

Superficial skin and tissue retraction

Assist with superficial wound closure

Assist with haemostasis in order to secure and maintain a clear

operating field including indirect application of surgical diathermy

Use Superficial suction as instructed by the operating surgeon

ANAESTHETIC & RECOVERY DUTIES

Carry out the preliminary checking of all anaesthetic and recovery (PACU) equipment prior to the commencement of the theatre list.

Participate in the team completion of the surgical safety check list for all anaesthetic & surgical interventions as part of a Five Steps to Safer Surgery.

Receive and identify patients in line with the LocSSIPs & NatSSIPs requirements.

Provide skilled, specialised assistance to the anaesthetist peri-operatively, and in outlying areas A&E, CT scan, out of hospital transfer team and a part of the trust resuscitation team following current Covid guidelines.

Report immediately to the medical staff any adverse changes in the patients condition or any other aspect of concern.

To participate in the post operative recovery patients at all levels of dependency.

For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & 'Understanding the New NHS' Understanding of perioperative environment`

Experience

Essential

Previous theatre experience

Qualifications

Essential

RGN RODP An anaesthetic qualification that is AAGBI recognised

Skills

Essential

Can demonstrate basic level of clinical practice

Desirable

Clinical practice in operating theatre, clinical competence in anaesthetic assistance

  • Obstetric Theatre Team Lead

    2 weeks ago

    Keighley, Bradford, United Kingdom Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We have a really exciting opportunity here at Airedale for someone seeking a thriving learning environment in Theatre.Our state of the art, open plan Barn Theatre offers lots of potential and numerous benefits, including: Opportunities for enhanced team working Openplan and ultrahygienic Greater peer awareness of contemporary surgical practice and standards...

  • Orthopaedic/trauma Theatre Team Lead

    2 weeks ago

    Keighley, Bradford, United Kingdom Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The Sister/Charge Nurse/Charge ODP is to work as a skilled member of the Orthopaedic/Trauma theatre team, providing a high standard of clinical care.The Sister/Charge Nurse/Charge ODP is required to work shifts Mon - Fri during day shifts and expected to participate in the provision of a 24 hour theatre service, taking charge of the department outside normal...

  • Obstetric Theatre Team Lead

    4 weeks ago

    Keighley, United Kingdom Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We have a really exciting opportunity here at Airedale for someone seeking a thriving learning environment in Theatre. Our state of the art, open plan Barn Theatre offers lots of potential and numerous benefits, including: - Opportunities for enhanced team working - Open-plan and ultra-hygienic - Greater peer awareness of contemporary surgical practice and...

  • Orthopaedic/trauma Theatre Team Lead

    4 weeks ago

    Keighley, United Kingdom Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The Sister/Charge Nurse/Charge ODP is to work as a skilled member of the Orthopaedic/Trauma theatre team, providing a high standard of clinical care. The Sister/Charge Nurse/Charge ODP is required to work shifts Mon - Fri during day shifts and expected to participate in the provision of a 24 hour theatre service, taking charge of the department outside...

  • Senior Ward 20/theatre Administrator

    2 weeks ago

    Keighley, Bradford, United Kingdom Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The Senior Ward 20/Theatre Administrator will provide a comprehensive, and efficient administrative service to the Surgical Day Ward, Theatres & Anaesthetic; enabling the delivery of a high quality service to the patients and allowing medical and nursing staff to focus on direct patient care. The post holder will also be expected to assist the Speciality...

  • Senior Ward 20/theatre Administrator

    3 weeks ago

    Keighley, United Kingdom Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The Senior Ward 20/Theatre Administrator will provide a comprehensive, and efficient administrative service to the Surgical Day Ward, Theatres & Anaesthetic; enabling the delivery of a high quality service to the patients and allowing medical and nursing staff to focus on direct patient care. The post holder will also be expected to assist the Speciality...

  • Senior Administrator

    2 weeks ago

    Keighley, United Kingdom Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The Senior Administrator will provide a comprehensive, and efficient administrative service to Theatres, Anaesthetics & the Surgical Day Ward; enabling the delivery of a high quality service to the patients and allowing medical and nursing staff to focus on direct patient care. The post holder will also be expected to assist the Speciality Team Leader in the...

  • Senior Perioperative Care Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Keighley, Bradford, United Kingdom Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Our Operating Theatre Department have an exciting opportunity to join our well established theatre team as a full / part time Band 3 Perioperative Care Assistant in the Scrub role.Are you that staff member who will enhance the enthusiastic, dedicated and passionate teams who are ready and waiting to step up to the future exciting challenges of the theatre...

  • Staff Nurse

    2 weeks ago

    Keighley, United Kingdom Willing Care Full time

    Job Description Staff Nurse (RGN/RMN) Hourly Rate: £19.80 Night Shifts Hours Per week: 40 Shift Times: 19:00 - 7:00 Here at Willing Care, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse (RGN/RMN) to join one of our client's growing Nursing team, so if you are looking for a new and rewarding role, then apply today!Our staff hold over 20 years'...

  • Senior Staff Nurse

    3 weeks ago

    Keighley, United Kingdom Elysium Healthcare Full time

    Are you an experienced Nurse looking for a new opportunity to work in an organisation that will help to develop you to achieve your goals to become the best you can be? Then join the team at Three Valleys Hospital and enjoy a £5,000 welcome bonus! Join the multidisciplinary team at Three Valleys Hospital, where you will care for people with complex mental...

  • AAU Staff Nurse

    1 month ago

    Keighley, United Kingdom Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary Medical nursing within the ward environments at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust can be challenging, demanding, but at Airedale we aim to be skilled and responsive to the needs of our patient group. We provide a creative, enthusiastic and motivating environment and are situated in the natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales. We are committed to...

  • AAU Staff Nurse

    4 weeks ago

    Keighley, United Kingdom Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary Medical nursing within the ward environments at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust can be challenging, demanding, but at Airedale we aim to be skilled and responsive to the needs of our patient group. We provide a creative, enthusiastic and motivating environment and are situated in the natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales. We are committed to...

  • Perioperative Care Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Keighley, United Kingdom Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Our operating theatres are recruiting for full / part time Band 2 Trainee perioperative care support workers. We would like you to join us in delivering the highest standards of care in a well-equipped, safe environment with Our ‘Right Care’ behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients as a priority. Our...

  • Perioperative Care Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Keighley, Bradford, United Kingdom Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Our operating theatres are recruiting for full / part time Band 2 Trainee perioperative care support workers. We would like you to join us in delivering the highest standards of care in a well-equipped, safe environment with Our 'Right Care' behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients as a priority. Our...

  • Charge Nurse

    2 weeks ago

    Keighley, Bradford, United Kingdom Elysium Healthcare Full time

    Motivating, supporting and managing your team of nurses, you know what it takes to be a Charge Nurse. Someone who listens, is aware of their whole team and service users, and makes sure the day-to-day running of the department is smooth and positive. That'swhat the next Charge Nurse at Three Valleys Hospital in Keighley will come in and do.Whether you're an...

  • Nursing Associate

    2 weeks ago

    Keighley, Bradford, United Kingdom Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The nursing associate has a breadth of knowledge across the fields of nursing, providing holistic and person centred care and support for people of all ages in a variety of settings. The nursing associate works independently under the leadership of registered nurses, working within the sphere of nursing.Nursing associates are equipped with the knowledge,...

  • CCT Community Staff Nurse

    1 month ago

    Keighley, United Kingdom Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse with relevant experience to join our established integrated intermediate care team. The Collaborative Care Teams have undergone developments and in the CQC report, our team is described as an outstanding example of community working. The service receives referrals...

  • CCT Community Staff Nurse

    4 weeks ago

    Keighley, United Kingdom Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse with relevant experience to join our established integrated intermediate care team. The Collaborative Care Teams have undergone developments and in the CQC report, our team is described as an outstanding example of community working. The service receives referrals...

  • Charge Nurse

    3 weeks ago

    Keighley, United Kingdom Elysium Healthcare Full time

    What you will be doing With previous experience from the NHS or private care, you will oversee and provide high-quality care and support to people in a Mental Health setting, while supporting your team and colleagues and promote good teamwork. As a Charge Nurse, you’ll lead and coordinate the quality and management of nursing care and delivering of...

  • Bank Peri-operative Care Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Keighley, United Kingdom Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    To undertake a range of duties including clerical and direct care activities under the direct supervision of a registered member of the theatre staff or a senior Perioperative Care Assistant, guided by QCF level 3 Health Diploma in Peri-operative Support competencies. The post holder will be assigned to work in one area of the directorate but may be...