Medical Anaesthetics jobs

The New Foscote Hospital, part of the Akessa Health Care Group, is looking for an experienced dynamic and organised Senior ODP or Anaesthetics and recovery nurse, to join our team. This role is due to a long standing ODO colleague’s planned retirement after decades of service at this hospital.

This is an exciting time to join a hugely reputable organisation and provide the highest standards of care, with significant investment having been made into the hospital with ultra clean laminar flow operating rooms.

In considering this role please note that:

• This is a full-time hospital based role
• This appointment is for an energetic and ambitious individual
• Our senior colleagues lead by example
• Akessa Health Care does not support hybrid working
• Akessa health Care is expanding and there are ample opportunities for personal and career development in this role.

Above all else, we're committed to the care and improvement of human life. It's this guiding vision that influences everything we do at Akessa Healthcare. From the CEO to the colleagues on the wards, we all have a part to play in delivering exceptional care to our patients. Other's may think this is just a ODP or nursing role but to us, you'll be part of a wider team with a unique sense of purpose, one that helps improve lives on a daily basis. We are only interested in candidates who are looking for a long term position and have clear career development goals.

About us:

Akessa Healthcare Group owns and operates several boutique independent hospitals including The New Foscote Hospital, Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital and 107 Harley Street.

The New Foscote Hospital has been successfully established in Banbury for over 40 years and has provided services and treatments to thousands of people from across the region. We have over 75 consultants, all of whom are leaders in their specialist fields and choose to hold their private practice here, working alongside our friendly, highly qualified and experienced nursing staff and support teams

The Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital was established in Aylesbury in 1832 and has provided services and treatments to thousands of people from across the region. The ownership of the hospital was transferred to our new management team in January 2023. By joining our existing portfolio, the hospital is now run professionally and provides clinical care to private, insured and NHS patients, with a strong ethos on caring for our staff. Since 2023 the hospital has undergone a multimillion pound refurbishment project.

107 Harley Street, is an outpatient, diagnostic and day-case facility. The Group has had a presence in the Harley Street area since 2010. The treatments offered at this facility includes oral and maxillofacial surgery, dermatology, orthodontics and specialist dentistry, plastic and cosmetic surgery, general surgery and rheumatology.

The clinical outcomes of the hospital group are of the highest standards and the latest CQC report rated our hospital standards as ‘good’ across all parameters. Our organisation has strong IT, operational, clinical governance and accountancy support. All colleagues are encouraged to feel empowered and to have an active voice on the management of their services

Akessa Healthcare is, managed and run by clinicians. All colleagues are encouraged to feel empowered and to have an active voice on the management of their services.

Our organisation has a strong IT, operational, clinical governance and accountancy support.

The team at this hospital group takes great pride in what we do. The clinical outcomes at The New Foscote Hospital are amongst the best in the world. The hospital was rated amongst the top 10 hospitals in UK, both private and NHS, for its patients’ experiences.

Role Purpose:

At The New Foscote Hospital, the Registered Nurse/ODP will assist the Anaesthetist to support the delivery of the care provision within the Operating Department. Anaesthesia is a skilled area, requiring attention to detail, technological knowledge, knowledge of anatomy and physiology and pharmacology, and importantly excellent communication skills, compassion and empathy and respect for patient dignity. The Post Anaesthetic Recovery (PAR) is the final stage in patients’ perioperative journey, and employs a one-to-one practitioner to patient ratio.

Core Responsibilities:

• To act with the upmost professionalism and to adhere to the NMC / HCPC code of conduct, depending on your professional body.
• To be accountable for ones own professional development and maintaining registration
• Monitor and assist in the delivery of patient care
• Respect the patient’s dignity, privacy, wishes and beliefs
• A ‘hands on’ role within the theatre suite
• Encourage, develop and enhance the skills and knowledge of others and self
• Promote best evidence-based practice
• Apply and ensure others comply with legislation, policies and procedures
• Support the anaesthetic and recovery phases of the operating journey

Main Duties and Key Accountabilities:

• Be involved in the daily briefing ‘Huddle’ before the commencement of surgical lists, and ensure the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist is completed and adhered to for all patients
• Checking the anaesthetic machine and troubleshooting problems
• Getting the anaesthetic room ready – including preparation of a range of airway equipment, equipment, equipment for cannulation, preparation of equipment used for drug administration
• Bringing patients from the ward to the designated theatre after all the necessary checks have been completed and documented in the patients pathway.
• Be proficient in using our Compucare 8 perioperative patient’s journey
• Applying patient monitoring / torniquet if required
• Assisting with the administration of anaesthetic
• Being skilled in communicating including written documentation
• A skilled recovery practitioner competent in airway, monitoring, and pain management
• Provide a detailed handover to the ward staff
• Be prepared to mentor student nurses and junior staff
• Ensure the working environment is as safe as possible and complies with company, professional, legal requirements and guidelines
• Adhere to Infection Prevention Control policies and procedures
• Drug checking & pharmacy control

In addition:

• Be accountable for own standards of work
• Respect and maintain confidentiality at all times
• Attend appropriate training sessions to improve standards of practice
• Attend all mandatory training sessions
• Adhere to hospital-wide policies, procedures and standards
• Attend and participate in staff meetings
• Maintain courteous and professional relationships with all colleagues, visitors and consultants
• Promote effective communication within all department areas
• Support colleagues and work co-operatively to promote good team morale
• Perform any other duties as required and assessed as competent to do so
• Actively work to maintain the standards set by The Care Quality Commission

Knowledge & Experience

• Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC
• Previous experience within a similar role
• Experience/qualification in anaesthetic
• Experience /qualification in recovery
• Understands that safeguarding is everyone’s business

Skills & Behaviours

• Ability to demonstrate high standards of verbal and written communication
• Administrative skills
• Ability to present information clearly and concisely
• Interpersonal skills
• Tact and diplomacy
• Time management & organisational skills
• Ability to work flexibly and respond to urgent matters
• Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes
• Ability to follow instructions and work to tight time constraints
• Reliability and dependability
• Surgical First Assistant trained/qualified perfered
• Ability to demonstrate high standards of verbal and written communication.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work flexibly, take accountability and respond to urgent matters in a calm, well-measured and informed manner
• Ability to present information accurately, clearly and concisely.
• Basic IT skills

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Banbury OX16 9XP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Anaesthetics or Recovery: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• NMC or HCPC registration (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person