Anaesthetic and Blood Conservation Practitioner Team Lead

Come to Cornwall we have an exciting opportunity for an Anaesthetic services and blood conservation Team Lead to join the team in the Operating Theatres and areas requiring anaesthetic and blood conservation support within RCHT.

An experienced senior anaesthetic Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner is required to lead and develop the anaesthetic team and blood conservation service.

Supporting over 40 registered staff, the post holder will support the development of the existing services and staff., The Anaesthetic Practitioner Team lead - Blood Conservation will manage and support the design and implementation of a comprehensive, highly specialised multi-professional blood conservation service in a wide range of clinical areas.

Providing on-going professional and clinical leadership to the theatre care teams who are delivering perioperative care.

The Anaesthetic Practitioner Team lead - Blood Conservation will be expected to demonstrate clinical expertise and provide specialist knowledge which is transferable between acute clinical areas. Effective communication with all members of the multi-professional team and external agencies is a key part of this role.

To be a highly competent, knowledgeable and visible practitioner setting the highest standards of care and ensuring the provision of excellent, evidence-based care for all patients / clients. To act as a role model and skilled practitioner to inspire excellence, constantly demonstrating the highest standards of care and professionalism.

To ensure the development of all staff within their team.

To represent their specialty and at times their division in corporate wide forums, operational groups and committees, providing an expert theatre contribution

You will need to be a good leader, communicator, role model and have excellent standards of practice.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.