Senior Anaesthetic Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner

at  Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning and provision of specialist ophthalmic nursing advice in the ophthalmic theatre environment. You will provide supervision to junior staff, students and may undertake research, lead clinical audits in own specialist area. You will ensure the safety and wellbeing of patients; always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person-centred care principles.
You will be expected to provide clinical support to colleagues in the clinical setting and work effectively with the multidisciplinary team.
Please note you must have an active NMC or ODP-HCPC Registration to be shortlisted.
Professionally accountable and responsible for the provision of high-quality care and a safe environment for patients within their delegated clinical area.
Organise all human and physical resources in the delivery of clinical care attempting to problem solve but being mindful of the need to escalate to the Theatre Manager as appropriate.
To lead and co-ordinate the clinical team, taking continuing responsibility for the management and organisation of the clinical area, in a courteous and patient focused manner.
To be a role model to junior colleagues in the delivery of patient care.
To be responsible for direct leadership of delegated staff, including but not limited to: performing return to work interviews, appraisal of staff and escalating to senior colleagues’ areas of poor conduct and/or performance and undertaking appropriate action to support improvement in poor conduct and or performance.
Maintain a professional profile and develop skills, knowledge and competencies adhering to the NMC and HCPC Codes of Professional Conduct and Trust Policies and Procedures.
Act as an agent of change in achieving a culture that is flexible and responds positively to the needs of the service and our patients.
Actively develop positive team working between theatres and the surgical wards.
Support the theatre manager in all activities related to the improvement of theatre utilisation ensuring effective communication and flow.
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
Free 24/7 independent counselling service
Learning and development opportunities
Easy and quick transport links
A range of attractive benefits and discounts
Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
Free Pilates classes
Full support and training to develop your skills
Flexible working friendly organisation
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
The post holder will act as clinical expert for their speciality. The post holder will be responsible for the day to day operational management of the theatre without direct supervision ensuring that the activity flows smoothly and without unnecessary breaks in care delivery. This is a mainly clinical role with first line management elements.
Professionally accountable and responsible for the provision of high-quality care and a safe environment for patients within their delegated clinical area.
Organise all human and physical resources in the delivery of clinical care attempting to problem solve but being mindful of the need to escalate to the Theatre Manager as appropriate.
To lead and co-ordinate the clinical team, taking continuing responsibility for the management and organisation of the clinical area, in a courteous and patient focused manner.
To be a role model to junior colleagues in the delivery of patient care.
To be responsible for direct leadership of delegated staff, including but not limited to: performing return to work interviews, appraisal of staff and escalating to senior colleagues’ areas of poor conduct and/or performance and undertaking appropriate action to support improvement in poor conduct and or performance.
Maintain a professional profile and develop skills, knowledge and competencies adhering to the NMC and HCPC Codes of Professional Conduct and Trust Policies and Procedures.
Act as an agent of change in achieving a culture that is flexible and responds positively to the needs of the service and our patients.
Actively develop positive team working between theatres and the surgical wards.
Support the theatre manager in all activities related to the improvement of theatre utilisation ensuring effective communication and flow.
To ensure that all departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines, are adhered to.
Maintain a professional appearance and demeanour.
Uphold the Trust’s values and behaviours and behave in a manner befitting the leadership role, maintaining public and colleague confidence.
Maintain professional and courteous working relationships with staff and respect the equality and diversity of each and every person he/she comes into contact with.
Uphold the privacy and dignity of the patient and respect the equality of patients at all times.
The post holder has delegated responsibility for the day to day running of the theatres and recovery, ensuring that the systems and processes are in place, which ensures safe operative procedures.
Ensure that equipment is available and in good working order being mindful of specialty specific requirements, highlighting any deficits in a timely manner to the Theatre Manager.
Be the first port of call for anaesthetic requests and escalate to the Theatre Manager, if there is a financial implication or a potential for impacting the wider department.
Take responsibility for the running of the lists if necessary, ensuring a proactive approach to prompt starts, maintenance of flow and adherence to safer surgery guidelines. It is the responsibility of the post holder to take appropriate steps to ensure this is the case and escalate if this is being compromised.
Ensure the safer surgery checklist principles are adhered to, taking the lead if necessary ensuring the presence of the entire team. Be prepared to escalate non-compliance to the Theatre Manager.
Support the Theatre Manager in working collaboratively with Infection Control, Risk Management and corporate nursing to ensure actions from audits and incidents are acted upon and resolved in a timely manner.
Act in a link role e.g. Infection Control, Risk Management and Fire Safety. Attend meetings (i.e., 6-4-2), undertake role responsibilities and feedback education and learning to the wider team as required.
Monitor the delivery of mandatory training and highlight to clinical coordinators if this is becoming compromised.
Act as deputy for the Theatre Manager as necessary.
Ensure the delivery of high quality evidenced based care within theatre and recovery.
Work to deliver a customer focused culture acting as a role model.
Participate in the management of the department in the absence of the Theatre Manager.
Manage and coordinate the efficient running of the theatre list.
To participate as a circulating member of the theatre team in surgical procedures and carrying out safety checks with regards to swabs, instruments and needles in conjunction with the scrub practitioner.
To prepare, check and make ready for use all anaesthetic equipment and supplies required for surgical procedures.
Demonstrate the ability to provide appropriate assistance in anaesthetic care (pre, intra, and immediate post-op) and anticipating the anaesthetic needs.
Ensure written records are accurate and legible, enter data into theatre IT system, taking action in situations where the quality of the data may be affected. Supervise staff using the IT system.
Maintains personal contact with patients, relatives and visitors – being sensitive to their needs for courtesy, dignity and privacy and ensuring an appropriate professional environment at all times.
Support the Theatre Manager in the delivery of Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Quality assurance initiatives.
Foster effective and efficient working relationships across the multidisciplinary team, role modelling excellent communication skills.
Is clinically and professionally up-to-date with current trends and developments in clinical speciality.
Work with the clinical educator to identify opportunities for training and teaching in the clinical area for all staff, including medical and student nursing colleagues.
Ensure that staff are up to date with new equipment and techniques and new starters are adequately supported

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