Lead Theatre Practitoner

1 week ago

Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom New Medical Systems Ltd Full time
Role Summary The role holder will be involved with coordinating the operational management of theatres on a day-to-day basis.

The Lead Theatre Practitioner will be able to demonstrate successful leadership and managerial skills and will have a clinical background in Ophthalmology.

Key Responsibilities Operational Management To provide professional and clinical leadership and management for a mixed team of theatre practitioners made up of a team of employees and flexible bank staff.

To be involved with coordinating the operational management of theatres on a day-to-day basis.

To manage the theatre environment ensuring all consumables and staffing requirements are fulfilled.

To advise clinical and management staff on fostering an excellent environment for patients with an emphasis on patient safety To support the service Clinical Director by providing clinical oversight and guidance To aid management in the processes needed to foster good practice in clinical governance such as audit and continuous professional development To act as a specialist resource for patients and the team by the provision of comprehensive advice, information, teaching and training.

To participate in local operational and team meetings Help to control cross infection by observing policy regarding dress, the maintenance of a clean working environment, decontamination and sterilisation procedures and asepsis.

Ensure a monthly 100% stock-take is undertaken and recorded against batch and quantity numbers including the checking of expiry dates Responsibility for the ordering and stock rotation of consumables used within the theatre Identify clinical risks and ensure that appropriate action is taken, in accordance with Newmedicas Risk Management policy, providing expert advice and focusing on principles of a learning organisation.


Maintain the safe custody, handling of drugs in accordance with policy Contribute or lead to the investigation of complaints, accident reports and untoward incidents in line with Newmedicas policies and procedures and implement recommendations for action.

Collect, collate, evaluate and report information, maintaining accurate patient records in line with NMC standards, clinical governance and risk-management.

Disseminate and ensure implementation of all medical alerts throughout the theatre and management teams Ensure that all check lists prior to the start of theatre are completed including a nominated ILS lead.

To compile practical protocols and guidelines for theatre practitioners working in Newmedica services, ensuring compliance with up-to-date professional guidance and local resources.

Have a good understanding of CQC statutory requirements.

Staff Leadership and Recruitment To support the recruitment, induction and training of new theatre practitioners staff, participating in recruitment and selection Document competencies and develop best practice guidelines for the service To aid management in effective deployment of staff to different types of surgical procedures (day case & treatment room) To provide advice on staff support and staff reviews or appraisals for the theatre practitioners with respect to their Newmedica work, delivering reviews where possible Education & Training To ensure clinical staff receive an effective orientation and induction and receive supervision as required.

To signpost Newmedica employed and bank staff to useful training opportunities and provide advice on providing CPD To provide advice on all types of queries from all staff To support registered nurses with revalidation requirements as required Personal Development Receive clinical supervision as part of own professional development.

Maintain up to date skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of professional issues.

Maintain a professional portfolio.

Take responsibility for personal revalidation processes in line with NMC requirements Research, Audit & Governance To lead and participate in departmental audits.

To participate in and advise on governance processes within the service Evaluate service delivery; identify areas for improvement and initiate change.

Participate in a regular service review with the Service Manager and Operations Director and produce an annual report for the service circulating it widely and appropriately.

General To schedule all necessary staff to support theatre sessions

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