personal specification / selection criteria - Rotunda Hospital

RESPONSIBILITIESThe Anaesthetic Support Nurse will have responsibilities in the following areas:CLINICAL• Lead in the development of pain management service.• Have responsibility for a defined caseload within the pain management service.• Demonstrate vision, innovation and flexibility in anaesthetic nursing practice and postoperativepain management.• Demonstrate leadership ability and good communication skills.• Work as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team to meet the needs of patients inimplementing the anaesthetic and pain control service.• Co-ordinate referral of women attending the Anaesthetic Clinic.• Work with the Anaesthetic Consultants / Anaesthetic Team.• Provide specialist knowledge, expertise and care for the anaesthetised patient.• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the needs of women undergoing surgery.• Be aware of “best practice”, recent research and new developments in anaesthetic servicesand pain control.• Develop knowledge of equipment used in anaesthesia and pain management, and evaluatethe effectiveness/efficiency of new equipment.• Monitor, audit and evaluate ongoing practice and outcomes in anaesthetic nursing practices.• Provide support and advice to women pre and post surgery.• Contribute to the development of hospital policies and procedures, and collaborate withother healthcare professionals to ensure that these are observed.• Promote a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.• Be aware of and implement all Policies, Guidelines in relation to Infection Prevention andControl / Decontamination.• Liaise with and assist the Resuscitation Officer with the co-ordination and implementation ofthe Basic Life Support Programme for all staff in the hospital.• Actively contribute, participate and ensure compliance with the key areas identified in thefollowing:o Infection Prevention and Control / Decontaminationo National Quality / Hygiene Schemeso B.F.H.I.RESEARCH• Implement changes in practice to reflect best practice as determined by research/audit.• Identify areas within the speciality relevant to nursing practice that would benefit fromresearch.• Develop audit/ research methodologies to use and obtain service users opinions, needs andexpectations in relation to anaesthetic and pain management services.• Participate in and assist with all other audits deemed necessary by the Rotunda HospitalManagement Team.• Membership and participation in appropriate courses, conferences and professionalorganisations.