About this role
Job summary
The Registered Nurse/ODP is required:
To provide a high standard of individualised care to patients, whilst maintaining their privacy and dignity at all times.
To assess care needs, develop, implement, and evaluate programmes of care
Contribute to supporting the Deputy / Lead Practitioners.
To support the maintenance of high standards of cleanliness in their own clinical area.
Work within the anesthetic areas and undertaking competencies as required for the role.
Main duties of the job
Assess the anesthetic care needs of the patients prior to surgery or treatment undertaking competencies as required
Access, plan, implement and evaluate holistic, high quality and individualised care which respects patient personal dignity and beliefs.
Maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
Maintain and promote effective communication within the care team and with colleagues, patients' relatives, and visitors.
Act as practice supervisor / assessor to students, including teaching and assessing, within their realm of competence, upholding the philosophy of evidence-based practice.
Maintain a professional profile and develop skills, knowledge and competencies adhering to the HCPC/NMC code of professional conduct and Trust policies and procedures.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our newly formed Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend, is determined to provide the best health services for its local population. We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve.With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
Collaborates and communicates with all members of the health care team to ensure safe, high quality patient care
Job description Job responsibilities
Act as a patient advocate at all times.
Be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and other staff members
Please see attached JD for full Job Description
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Operating Department
Desirable
Teaching Qualification
Experience Essential
Experience within operating department including paediatrics. Knowledge of clinical information management.
Skills Essential
Initiates and participates in the communication process to facilitate the development of a supportive, cohesive team.
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 Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address MSE Southend/Basildon/Broomfield
All sites
Southend/Basildon/Broomfield
SS0 0RY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)