About this role
Job summary
Cardiothoracic Theatres are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Anaesthetic team as a band 5 practitioner. We are seeking an experienced practitioner who is looking for a new challenge and become part of a highly driven and valued professional team.
We pride ourselves in delivering high quality patient care and are committed to providing continual personal and professional development. We offer a comprehensive competence pack to assist the practitioner who is successful in joining our team to enhance their current knowledge and skills.
The Cardiothoracic Theatre Suit comprises of three operating theatres which specialises in both Cardiac and Thoracic surgery. We perform cutting edge heart and lung cancer surgery including Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery, Video Assisted and Robotic Lobectomies.
The Anaesthetic Practitioner also assists the Anaesthetist in the Cardiac Catheter Lab when a patient requires a General Anaesthetic. This may be during a planned list or when an emergency GA is required.
The Cardiothoracic unit at The James Cook University Hospital is a specialised regional service serving a population of 1.5 million stretching from Whitehaven in Cumbria to North Yorkshire, Teesside and Durham. We are a centre for lung cancer and the focus of the Cancer Care Alliance of Teesside, South Durham and Yorkshire.
For an informal visit please contact Cardiac Theatre Manager Maureen Theakston or Deputy Theatre Manager Andrea Tooley on 01642 854624
Main duties of the job
The role is for an anaesthetic practitioner, caring for patients undergoing planned Cardiothoracic surgery. We also provide an emergency service for patients requiring life saving interventions and anaesthetic support in the Cardiac Catheter Lab when a general anaesthetic is required. Cardiothoracic Theatres operate Monday to Friday only. An On Call commitment is required to provide a 24 hour service. This commitment attracts an extra payment.
About us
We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Leadership and Improvement TrainingSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
o Your Leadership Impacto Leading Your Team to Successo Service Improvement for Beginnerso Developing your Service Improvement Skills
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:o Explore leadership within the NHSo Promote Trust values and behaviourso Develop your leadership effectiveness and skillso Equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training Essential
Registered General Nurse or ODP Qualification Current NMC / HCPC registration Diploma or BSc Nursing or equivalent experience
Knolwedge & Skills Essential
To provide clinical expertise within critical care providing person - centred care. Facilitate the development of junior staff providing preceptorship, support, and assistance in their own professional and academic development. Effective verbal & non-verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work within a multi-professional team. To assist other staff members in their time management and ability to prioritise care. Maintain a high standard of clear and concise documentation and record keeping within the clinical environment. Intermediate information and technology skills. To ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Reporting and processing of minor incidents and complaints. To act as an autonomous practitioner within professional and clinical guidelines. Ensure staff adhere to national, Trust and local policies, procedures, and guidelines. Ensure staff adhere to relevant NMC guidelines and Code of Professional Conduct.
Experience Essential
Ability to work within the boundaries of the Professional Codes of Conduct. Commitment to evidence based practice An awareness of Government Documents / policies in relation to changes within the NHS. Previous experience of working in an acute health care setting.
Personal Attributes Essential
Demonstrates a positive image of the nursing profession. Caring and compassionate attitude to patients and colleagues. High level of personal motivation. Courage to raise concerns and challenge practice. Commitment to the development of self and others. Willingness to undertake further training and development. Flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the service.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)