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Senior Anaesthetic and Recovery Practitioner
| Posting date: | 24 April 2025 |
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| Salary: | £46,059.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £46059.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 May 2025 |
| Location: | Swansea, SA1 8FD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0013-25-0014 |
Summary
Communication Contribute to development and maintenance of a supportive working environment, which is conducive to uphold morale, well-being and efficiency of all staff. Develop effective communication skills and strategies within the department. Liaise with Theatre Management regarding issues that affect staffing and the provision of high-quality care to service users. Effective interpersonal and listening skills enabling optimum communication with patients, their carers and the multi-disciplinary team. Planning and Organising Contribute to planning and allocation of staff, skill mix matrixes and management for sickness as necessary. Working within budgetary restraints, co-ordinate stock/equipment. Including leading on trials in line with hospital policy, reviewing and updating stock and equipment requirements within the department. Initiate the procurement and/or maintenance of assets Keep up to date and disseminate as appropriate, local and national peri-operative initiatives. Contribute to the development and update of Policy and Procedures Implementation of guidelines (e.g. NICE, AfPP) where appropriate, in line with Quality Governance. Analytical Exhibit advocacy and decision-making skills autonomously in relation to patient care. Contribute to, and maintain, an integrative theatre service offering flexibility where appropriate to patients, their carers and the multidisciplinary team. Can identify and react appropriately to changing demands, situations and pressures in the department and prioritise accordingly, leading the team to be flexible and accommodating as appropriate Task Specific Skills Ensuring patient safety and dignity whilst under the effects of anaesthesia. Checking that all anaesthetic equipment is in working order and Consultant preferences, as per specialty, are catered for. Working with Anaesthetist in the Theatre to ensure patient safety. Ensuring Anaesthetic room is properly equipped and kept clean and tidy to create an ideal environment for patients and colleagues. Supplying correct amount of prescribed drugs as required indicated medical staff. To be aware of, and be able to, implement emergency procedures e.g. cardiac arrest and fire evacuation. Provide care for the post-operative patient in the recovery room prior to their return to the ward. Assisting with other members of the team in the preparation and clearing of Theatres. Assisting with the labelling and dispatch of the theatre specimens. Assisting in the compiling of the operations register. Maintain accurate patient documentation. To use the correct procedure when handing a patient into the care of another healthcare professional, giving the correct information and instruction. To undertake on call sessions as required. Work within the remit of HMT and local Policy and Procedures. Training and Professional Development Strive to stay up to date with evidence-based practice and peri-operative initiatives. Continue to develop own practice Facilitate and participate in clinical supervision Supervise the practice of other members of the team, identify gaps in knowledge and skills, facilitate professional development and identify learning opportunities. Lead developments of programs of care, change initiatives and new ways of working Participate, contribute and develop plans of action based on quality improvement activities (audit, feedback, inspection findings etc.) Ensure safe use of equipment within the department, undertaking, organising and delivering training where necessary. Contribute to performance review, performance management and appraisal programs within the hospital. Participate in recruitment and retention activities. Be responsible for induction and mentorship of staff new to the department. Be responsible for induction and mentorship of students in the department Contribute to the disciplinary process when necessary. Attend and disseminate information gathered at study days, course, conferences and meetings as appropriate. Health and Safety To provide a safe environment for the safety and welfare of patients and staff by complying with:- - Health & Safety At Work Act - Fire Prevention and Management - COSHH Ensure that staff within the department work to provide a safe environment by complying with Governmental, HMT and Local policy and recognised guidelines. Use risk assessment processes to ensure safety is maintained to staff, patients and visitors in the department. Using reporting systems effectively to highlight any untoward incidents Investigate using Root Cause Analysis methods untoward incident as delegated. Comply with and supervise compliance with manual handling principles, techniques, policy and guidelines Comply with and supervise compliance with Infection Prevention and Control principles, techniques, policy and guidelines.