Job summary
Full time Post 37.5 hours
Join a world-leader in cancer treatment and research.
Work with a successful operating team, and an award-winning organisation which invests in its staff. Awarded outstanding by CQC.
We are looking for an experienced, motivated, forward thinking, ODP/ Registered Nurse to work in our Surgical Theatres and Proton departments. Our oncology theatre suite specialises in colorectal, plastic, urology and gynaecology, brachytherapy surgery, Robotic and a separate Proton treatment unit, which specialises in Paediatric anaesthesia.
At The Christie Theatres we see staff health and wellbeing and career development as our underpinning drive in delivering excellent patient care. We place a strong emphasis on personal and professional development, with opportunities to undertake further courses in support of your on-going professional development and career progression. In addition we have an in house Practice Based Educator to support your learning and training needs.
In return we are seeking professional, flexible, motivated and committed team members, capable of delivering high quality, patient focused care.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will hold the appropriate qualifications to be a current registered practitioner (RGN or ODP) and demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development. You will be committed to delivering high quality care with a desire to further develop your career within this rewarding specialty. You will need to have very good communication skills, be highly motivated, organised and be able to work using your own initiative. Minimum 2 years Adult Anaesthetic and Recovery experience with Paediatric anaesthetic experience also essential. Teaching and assessing skills are desirable. Ability to demonstrate strong leadership skills.
You will be required to work 37.5 hours, 4 or 5 days flexibly over 6 days (Monday to Saturday) with a commitment to out of hours on call.
About us
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Education, Leadership and Clinical Practice
- To participate as a member of the Anaesthetic/Recovery Theatre team with extensive knowledge in the care of the peri-operative patient.
- To demonstrate high standards of individual patient care with a commitment to the development of evidence based practice.
- To competently care for the peri-operative patient including the assessment, planning and evaluation of programs of care.
- To participate as a member of the Anaesthetic/Recovery Theatre team with extensive knowledge in the care of the peri-operative adult and paediatric patient.
- Liase and integrate with the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring patients receive comprehensive care and promote a team approach to working.
- Develop good working relationships and promote effective communication between all clinical grades of staff within the multi-disciplinary team.
- Ensure proficiency with all medical equipment before use in accordance with the trust medical device policy.
- Liase with the peri-operative teams to initiate and participate in the audit and evaluation of clinical practice and surgical products in the interest of promoting quality care.
- Work with senior colleagues to formulate practice development strategies based on audit findings.
- Encourage and participate in initiatives to enhance quality care.
- The post holder will be proactive towards change and change management.
- To promote and maintain an environment conducive to professional development.
- Take responsibility for your own professional development.
- Participate in the theoretical and practical professional instruction of all learners, trained and untrained, including medical students and other allied medical professions.
- To monitor the progress of learners and in particular their skills in carrying out practical procedures.
- Demonstrate professional accountability.
- Act as a clinical role model for new staff, reflecting the philosophy, beliefs and standards of the department.
- Ensure that all prescribed drugs and treatments are given correctly and in accordance with Trust policy, including the correct care and custody of controlled drugs.
- Offer help and advice to the patients relatives and friends responding to their individual needs in a caring supportive manner.
- Ensure safe use and efficient management of equipment and supplies.
- Assist in the maintenance of good order and cleanliness of the clinical area, in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team.
- Have access to and maintain computerised patient records in accordance with Trust policy.
- After training be able to use the scan track system and track/trace all medical devices used in theatre.
- Demonstrate the mandatory competencies of the Trust, attending all mandatory updates.
- Under direction of a senior colleague work in role of Theatre co-ordinator.
- To be part of the on call team as per the departments rota to provide an emergency cover out of hours ,weekend and bank holidays and as and when the department requires.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Ist level Registered Nurse with a recognised Anaesthetic qualification and recovery experience or an Operating department Practitioner.
- Diploma level education in relevant practice.
- Evidence of on going professional development.
Desirable
- Working towards Degree.
- Mentorship and Assessment Course.
- Be willing to undertake own further professional development.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience within operating theatres.
Desirable
- Paediatric Anaesthetic experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage time and workload.
- Ability to delegate tasks appropriately
- Excellent communication skills - both verbally and written.
- Excellent interpersonal skills able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels in stakeholder organisations.
- Able to work equally well as part of a wider team as well as individually.
- Ability to implement new ideas and concepts.
- Team player and motivated to deliver high standards of patient care.
- Decision making within limitation of role, and demonstrates an awareness of own limits.
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Ability to supervise and support junior staff members.
- Evidence of teaching/assessing skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development within existing role and the ability.
- Willingness to undertake further study in line with service needs.
Values
Essential
- Treats everybody equally regardless of diversity, culture or religion.
- Share knowledge and learning
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Innovative and a forward thinker.
- Enthusiasm with ability to motivate others.
- Promotes a positive attitude even in times of uncertainly.
- Communicates in a polite and respectful manner putting the needs of the patients first at all times.
- Positive and flexible attitude to dealing with change
- Respond to the changing needs of the patient/service in an appropriate and timely manner
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
The Christie NHS FT
Address
Theatres - E00329
Manchester
M20 4BX