Scrub / Anaesthetics Nurse- Theatre, Band 5

at  Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED - Registered Nurse/ODP - IT skills e.g. Electronic Patient Systems - Enhanced levels of dexterity and accuracy pertaining to clinical skills e.g. administration of intravenous injections, knowledge of aseptic technique. - Act as a resource for all staff disseminating clinical skills and knowledge.

• Demonstrate ability to assess patient condition and implement appropriate care, within the multidisciplinary team. - To communicate effectively, especially where patient ability to do so is compromised. - Ability to disseminate contentious and delicate information appropriately. - To deliver safe care within a challenging and changing clinical environment, using equipment and resources safely and as appropriate.
• To administer medication and treatment within Procedure for the Ordering, Prescribing and Administration of Medication Guidelines. - To deliver and receive information which may cause emotional distress to all parties. - Participate in mentorship and educational programmes for students and unqualified members of the team. - To adhere to all Trust policies and procedures and professional code of conduct.
• To input and retrieve patient and staff information from computer based systems. - Maintain accurate and contemporaneous records. Contact Details Helen Robertson (Ellie) Senior Sister/Centre Manager helen.robertson8@nhs.net 0300 421 6402/3

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