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Job summary

Main area
Theatres
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Job ref
199-6041533-MC-A
Employer
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Croydon University Hospital
Town
Croydon
Salary
£32,720 - £48,054 pa inc HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/05/2024 23:59

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Advanced Anaesthetic Practitioner

Band 5

Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.

Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people’s homes all across the borough.

We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action – our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.

Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud.  #choosecroydon

Job overview

                                           Advance Anaesthetic Practitioner

                                                                    Band 5/6

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic ODP /Anaesthetic Practitioner  to join our friendly team of theatre practitioner  with flexible approach to work patterns, ability to facilitate change and with good interpersonal skill in all different specialties eg Obstetric, Colorectal , Paediatric.

Able to work independently in all specialties.   

Interview: tbc

Main duties of the job

The successful  candidate will be expected to work as part of the theatre team, liaise with Aneasthetist ,scrub and recovery team, providing a high standard of skills and support during each phase of the patient's perioperative journey care , as well as  individualized patients needs.

You will need to work across  the operating theatre unit both Croydon Elective Centre (CEC) and emergency Surgical Centre (ESC). Responsible for preparing each surgical Anaesthetic procedure and all of the necessary Anaesthetic equipment in readiness for all types of Anaesthetic or recovery of a patient.

Working for our organisation

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.

If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that’s making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.


Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role

Person specification

Education and Qualification

Essential criteria
  • Registered ODP/Anaesthetic Practitioner
  • Enthusiastic, Flexible, Willing to take responsibility, Able to work within a team
  • Able to use initiative proven communication skills
Desirable criteria
  • Related degree
  • Basic experience in supervision of junior staff/others
  • Basic computer skills

Kowledge and Understanding

Essential criteria
  • In dept and prove knowledge of the key area of speciality
  • Able to organise and manage the day-to-day department activities
  • Problem solving skills - able to respond to unexpected issues and provide first line response and identify appropriate sources of secondary support
  • Team building
  • Teaching/Facilitating/ Training experience
Desirable criteria
  • Intravenous and Drug calculation

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Able to manage difficult situation
  • Experience of clinical supervision in an area: including management of rotas, resources and staff
  • Significant post experience in Operating Theatre, with particular experience in area of key specialities: Paediatric, Obstetric, Trauma and General theatre anaesthetic practice
Desirable criteria
  • Reliable work record

Skills /Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Experience of analysing detailed information, evidence of successful projects and follow through action
  • Punctual / Motivated
  • An understanding of issues related to financial Management
  • Previous experience of leading change in a clinical environment
Desirable criteria
  • Willing to learn
  • Flexible approach to working

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDCapital Nurse, LondonNo smoking policyLondon Living Wage is a voluntary commitment made by employers, who can become accredited with the Living Wage FoundationAge positiveImproving working livesDisability confident committed

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sewhenu Adeyele
Job title
Practice Educator /Senior Anaesthetic Practitioner
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02084015420
Additional information

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