West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Band 6 - Senior Theatre Practitioner, Theatres- Anaesthetics SACH
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Job Opportunity at St. Albans City Hospital (SACH) Theatres
Here at St. Albans City Hospital (SACH) Theatres we are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic, and dynamic theatre practitioners to join our friendly, professional multi-disciplinary team.
About the Role
We offer rotational opportunities for staff in order for them to develop and/or maintain their skills.
We welcome both Registered Nurses and ODPs alike.
Key Responsibilities
- Organising, preparing of anaesthetic room and relevant equipment pertinent to the operative list/schedule.
- Assist the anaesthetist in the safe administration of an anaesthetic.
- Ensure that they are competent in airway management, which should include periodical updating within the anaesthetic arena.
- Participate in the cardiac arrest team when available (SACH site only).
- Maintenance and support of specialist equipment.
- Have relevant skills in the anaesthetic care needs of the patient both adult and paediatrics.
- Demonstrate clear leadership qualities in order to perform day to day managerial tasks, including allocation of staff etc.
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Requirements
Applicants will need to possess good interpersonal skills in order to work effectively within the existing theatre teams whilst also having the ability to work under their own initiative.
Our Values
Our values are as important to our workforce as they are to our patients and we are Empowered, Committed, Professional and Inclusive in relation to our patient care and multidisciplinary workforce.
About Us
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
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Benefits
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
Application Information
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Kevin Swaby
- Job title: Operational Theatre Manager at St Albans Hospital
- Email address: Kevin.swaby@nhs.net
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