Principles of Anaesthesia course

Job title:

Principles of Anaesthesia course

Company

NHS

Job description

Looking for a career in Anaesthetics within the theatre environment?We are looking to recruit caring, enthusiastic and professional Nurses to our Principles of Anaesthetic Nursing course. This six month course leads to a career as an Anaesthetic Practitioner, working alongside our anaesthetists to provide anaesthetic care during the peri-operative period.We have 37 operating theatres, with another 3 ready to open next year. You will work across multiple areas including General/CEPOD, Orthopaedics, ENT/Max Fax, Vascular, Thoracic, Neuro and Cardiac. We provide care to adults and children of all ages.The team also works in X Ray, Cath labs, Angio suites, CT and MRI scanners. We support our colleagues in ED dealing with Level One trauma, we are an adult and paediatric Major Trauma Centre.We continually demonstrate excellent patient care and are fundamentally about helping people to get well. We are committed to your development and we have a dedicated education team to support you.Main duties of the jobAttached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.About usAs one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.Date posted17 October 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum – Pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number188-NM091024Job locationsTHR Theatre AnaestheticsTremona RoadSouthamptonSO16 6YDJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesWhat youll doThe course is a blend of practical experience and academic learning in Bournemouth University accredited programme. You will be supernumerary whilst you gain skills and knowledge working alongside experienced practitioners. We will provide you with a mentor who will support you throughout, working with you to help you achieve your competencies.You will have formal teaching on a variety of topics, delivered by members of the anaesthetic team and our Education team who will support you to fulfil the academic portion of the course, this is currently offered at Level 6 (40 credits).Passing the core practical and theoretical components will enable you to fully join the team of anaesthetic practitioners working solo alongside our medical and other colleagues.What were looking forYou do not need any prior experience in anaesthetics, we do however hope you have an understanding of the role and how you hope to fit into it. We are looking for Nurses who can demonstrate the commitment to succeed at this demanding work based learning / academic course.As a team we cover the department 24 hours a day, working a variety of early, late and night shifts across the 7 day week, you will play your part in this.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesWhat youll doThe course is a blend of practical experience and academic learning in Bournemouth University accredited programme. You will be supernumerary whilst you gain skills and knowledge working alongside experienced practitioners. We will provide you with a mentor who will support you throughout, working with you to help you achieve your competencies.You will have formal teaching on a variety of topics, delivered by members of the anaesthetic team and our Education team who will support you to fulfil the academic portion of the course, this is currently offered at Level 6 (40 credits).Passing the core practical and theoretical components will enable you to fully join the team of anaesthetic practitioners working solo alongside our medical and other colleagues.What were looking forYou do not need any prior experience in anaesthetics, we do however hope you have an understanding of the role and how you hope to fit into it. We are looking for Nurses who can demonstrate the commitment to succeed at this demanding work based learning / academic course.As a team we cover the department 24 hours a day, working a variety of early, late and night shifts across the 7 day week, you will play your part in this.Person SpecificationQualifications, knowledge and experienceEssential

• Registered nurse on relevant part of the register
• Degree or equivalent experience
• Has the ability to assist in carrying out the transfer of a patient through the intraoperative phase of perioperative care, giving concise accurate handover
• Demonstrate knowledge of the skills required to support learners in practice and to create a positive learning environment.
• Practices and promotes the use of evidence-based practice
• Knowledge of current issues within acute health service.
• Understanding of personal accountability
• Aptitude for caring for the anaesthetised and/or acutely unwell patient.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching and supporting learners in practice.
• Relevant resus qualification, ie Immediate Life Support
• Experience of working within relevant care setting
• Specialist theatre work-based learning course, or mentorship course, post-qualification.
• Interest in research to promote good practice

Person SpecificationQualifications, knowledge and experienceEssential

• Registered nurse on relevant part of the register
• Degree or equivalent experience
• Has the ability to assist in carrying out the transfer of a patient through the intraoperative phase of perioperative care, giving concise accurate handover
• Demonstrate knowledge of the skills required to support learners in practice and to create a positive learning environment.
• Practices and promotes the use of evidence-based practice
• Knowledge of current issues within acute health service.
• Understanding of personal accountability
• Aptitude for caring for the anaesthetised and/or acutely unwell patient.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching and supporting learners in practice.
• Relevant resus qualification, ie Immediate Life Support
• Experience of working within relevant care setting
• Specialist theatre work-based learning course, or mentorship course, post-qualification.
• Interest in research to promote good practice

Expected salary

£29970 – 36483 per year

Location

Southampton

Job date

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 05:53:51 GMT

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