An exciting opportunity to join the Anaesthetic support team at University Hospital Plymouth (UHP)
UHP has a wide variety of surgical specialities with 33 theatres, Maternity and Interventional radiology suites . We are a tertiary referral centre for Neurological services and a designated trauma centre. All providing an excellent opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in a mixture of day case, in-patients, elective and emergency work .
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our fantastic Anaesthetic support team. The successful applicant must show a commitment to high quality patient care and excellent team work along with a genuine interest in the care of patients undergoing invasive procedures. They will also be required to work in partnership with other teams within the Theatre Central cluster, supporting staff, students, patients and relatives.
The Trust is a 24 hour major trauma centre and successful applicants to the post will be expected to participate in the 7 day service, working the required shifts to meet the service demand.
As a team we are dedicated to delivering high quality care for our patients and currently have an exciting and ongoing programme for improvement.
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Act as Practitioner in charge, in the absence of the Team Leader ensuring efficient allocation of staff and resources.
- Demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based practice and clinical excellence and play an active role in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient centred care.
- To engage and interact with patients and their carers, explaining procedures and treatments to gain co-operation, understanding and allay apprehension.
- Assist with projects to develop and enhance patient care. Participate in the evaluation of patient outcomes, including audit, risk management and infection control.
- Attend relevant meetings and deliver feedback.
- To develop and achieve objectives identified through continuing appraisal of job role.
- To develop appraisal skills and carry out appraisals and personal development plans for Band staff and non-registered assistant in line with Agenda for Change and the knowledge skills framework.
- Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate and initiate appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development and training
- Maintain and continuously improve in-depth specialist knowledge relevant to the clinical area, which significantly contributes to the Trust’s stated aims and objectives.
- Report and manage untoward incidents, such as clinical emergencies, injury or drug administration errors, as detailed in Trust policies and procedures.
- To provide leadership and act as a role model to junior colleagues and staff in training.
- Act as a Mentor/Facilitator to students and colleagues e.g. nursing, NVQ trainees and medical staff, participating in Induction programmes, guiding practice and assessing competencies to further develop staff.
- To promote and enhance effective communication and working relationships to maintain a cohesive and effective team. Take an active role to cascade information in Team Brief and departmental meetings.
- Work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team to maintain effective communication and good team working to ensure that work is neither overlooked nor duplicated.
- To provide a flexible approach to duty rosters and undertake any duties required fulfilling the needs of the service.
- The post holder is required to be available for on-call duties, weekends, night duty and late shifts on a rostered basis and under negotiation, so ensuring the 24-hour emergency service is maintained