Anaesthetic Practitioner ODP / RGN

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

 Clinical

• Provide high quality individualised patient care at all times.
• Prepare the clinical environment to meet the requirements of the operating list and anticipated work load.
• Take part in or lead all stages of WHO Surgical Safety Checklist prior to undertaking any procedure.
• Ensure the safe preparation of the patient for operative procedures.
• Provide skilled assistance to the anaesthetist during anaesthetic procedures as required within operational policies.
• Assist with the safe transfer and positioning of patients onto the operating table.
• Act as scrubbed or circulating assistant as required, carry out checks and counts on swabs, needles, instruments and equipment in accordance with Trust policies.
• Comply with Health and Safety, Infection Control, COSHH and AAGBI regulations, adhering to Trust and departmental policies and procedures.
• Ensure equipment and stock levels are maintained appropriately.
• To act as a trained and skilled member of the priority & trauma team.
• Prepare and administer prescribed drugs to patients according to Trust Policy, and monitor the effects of those drugs.
• Monitor, assess and implement individualised perioperative patient care, including post resuscitation and in the immediate post-operative period for level 1, 2 & 3 patients.
• Have the ability to work unsupervised and manage own time effectively.
• Maintain clinical records in accordance with current guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and other Trust staff.
• Report any adverse incidents to the appropriate person and via online reporting system without delay and according to policy.
• Maintain high standards of personal and professional conduct and performance in accordance with local policy and professional code of conduct.
• Be adaptable in order to take on other duties as required to meet the needs of the service, provided appropriate training given.
• Use Trust computer systems provided appropriate training has been given.
• Participate in Third Tier On-Call rota

 Teaching, Training and Research

• Participate as required in the introduction of clinical trials and evaluation of new equipment.
• Participate in the training programmes for students, providing guidance, support and feedback as required.
• Undertake Mentorship qualification to assess and mentor students and preceptees.
• Attend departmental teaching sessions and be responsible for own continuing professional development and statutory and mandatory training requirements.
• To be responsible for continuing professional development of skills and competencies through participation in learning and development activities, and to maintain up to date technical and professional knowledge relevant to the post

Professional

• Ensure professional, technical and clinical knowledge is current and utilises evidence based practice.
• Maintain up to date registration with the appropriate registering body – HCPC/NMC.
• Accept additional responsibilities consistent with the grade of the post to enhance level of practice and professional development.

General

• The Royal Surrey County Hospital is a dynamic organisation, and consequently this job description may be altered after appropriate discussion with the post-holder.