Angio Anaesthetic ODPNurse

Job Description:

Vacancy: Angio Anaesthetic ODP/Nurse (Bank)

Location: Cromwell Hospital 164-178 Cromwell Road Kensington SW5 0TU

Contract: Bank Shifts

Hourly Rate: 34 per hour

Due to our recent growth and expansion in our Angio service at the Cromwell Hospital we are currently recruiting for an experienced flexible Angiography Nurse to join our bank.

At Bupa you can be the Nurse you want to be. With the autonomy to use your skills and strong benefits to support you patient care can be your top priority.

Building a career in Nursing has never been easier with good hours you can live a balanced healthy lifestyle.

Joining Bupa youll benefit from access to our state-of-the art Clinical Training Facility a centre for connected learning care and careers. This forms part of Bupa Campus a vibrant new learning initiative which brings us together in virtual and physical spaces across the Bupa globe.

About The Cromwell Hospital

The Cromwell Hospital is a major international private hospital in West London receive bothUK andinternational patients. We are committed to providing the highest quality healthcare outpatient and inpatient service care. The hospital has 180 beds and 4 suites 6 theatres medical and surgical wards cardiac centre CDU level 2 and 3 full intensive care facilities paediatrics diagnostic services physiotherapy and a dedicated day surgery unit.

Role Overview

This role requires an experienced practitioner with proven competence in both cardiac catheterisation and interventional radiology environments.

The Anaesthetic ODP/Nurse will beintegral to emergency servicesas well participating in an on-call rota to support urgent cases.

The position entails working a flexible shift pattern a mix of early shifts late shifts extended long days and occasional weekends to meet the needs of the Cath Lab service.

The successful candidate will be a dynamic highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills and a teamwork-oriented approach committed to delivering exceptional care in a fast-paced specialist setting.

• Provide skilled assistance to the anaesthetist during induction maintenance and emergence from anaesthesia. This includes preparing airway devices intubation assistance securing invasive lines and monitoring the patients condition. Continuously observe patient vital signs and anaesthetic depth throughout procedures responding promptly to any changes or signs of patient distress or instability to ensure patient safety.
• Prepare check and set up all anaesthetic equipment and medications prior to each procedure.
• Maintain stock of drugs and consumables handling and administering medications including controlled drugs in line with hospital policies and protocols.
• Work in close collaboration with the Cath Lab multidisciplinary team including cardiologists interventional radiologists anaesthetists cardiac physiologists radiographers and nursing staff to ensure seamless high-quality patient care.
• Assist with pre-procedure preparation confirming that patients are appropriately assessed consented and ready for their procedure. Participate in the safe transfer and positioning of patients onto the procedure table ensuring pressure areas are protected and patient comfort is maintained..
• When procedures are carried out under local anaesthesia or conscious sedation assist in the planning and delivery of safe sedation and analgesia. Work with the anaesthetist or operate under agreed sedation protocols to administer sedatives and pain relief medications as required. Continuously monitor the patients level of consciousness cardiorespiratory status and comfort during sedated cases intervening promptly if deeper sedation or adverse reactions occur. Ensure all observations and drugs given during sedation cases are meticulously documented.
• Adhere strictly to infection prevention and control standards in the Cath Lab environment. Ensure all anaesthetic and monitoring equipment is cleaned and decontaminated appropriately between cases to prevent cross-infection. Observe radiation safety protocols at all times.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical documentation for each case. Record any variances complications or changes in patient condition in a clear timely manner. Ensure all records meet legal professional and organisational requirements for confidentiality and completeness.
• Be prepared to respond swiftly and effectively to any intra-procedure emergencies or patient deterioration. As a key team member participate actively in resuscitation efforts in accordance with Advanced Life Support guidelines.
• Contribute to the effective day-to-day running of the Cath Lab lists. Anticipate the needs of each list by preparing necessary equipment and drugs for upcoming cases and ensuring rapid turnover between cases.

Qualifications

• Current UK professional registration as either aRegistered Operating Department Practitioner(HCPC) or aRegistered Nurse(NMC)
• Diploma of Higher Education or BSc in Operating Department Practice or BSc Nursing (or equivalent qualification) relevant to perioperative care.
• Anaesthetic course certification if RN or equivalent ODP training certificate.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in areas like cardiology radiology pain management or conscious sedation.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health from mental and physical to financial social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits. Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

• An hourly rate that incorporates payment of annual leave.
• Subsidised staff canteen and coffee shop lead by expert caterers.
• Inclusion in the NEST government pension scheme.

Why Bupa

Were a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose helping people live longer healthier happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave caring and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all of our people to Be you at Bupa we champion diversity and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. Thats why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. Well make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

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