Theatre Practitioner/Staff Nurse

1 week ago


Wolverhampton West Midlands, United Kingdom The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Full time

We are looking for a dedicated, keen ODP/Nurse to act as Theatre Practitioner in Anaesthetics/Recovery/Scrub within our ophthalmic theatres. In-house training will be given in all aspects of theatre work to suitable candidates. The successful candidate will already hold one of the following qualifications:-

City and Guilds 752 / NVQ III / Diploma in Operating Theatre Practice, Registered RGN

Main duties of the job

To be responsible and accountable for the assessment of care needs, the development of plans of care, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision. Participate in the teaching andsupervision of nursing, ODP and non-nursing staff.

The post-holder will be innovative in maintaining an environment that is conductive to the delivery and maintenance of a high standard of patient care and the establishment of good communication and relationshipsbetween staff, patients, relatives and visitors.

To be responsible and accountable for the management of a group of patients and without supervision lead a team of Theatre Practitioners. The post-holder will be designated to take charge of a theatre or appropriate area of responsibility in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility.

About us

The Royal Wolverhampton Trust is one of the largest trusts in the west midlands, providing primary, acute and community services. We are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities that we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the healthcare problems of tomorrow.

We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in and they bring us to become a learning organisation, and a leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted to be rated 'Good' by CQC. We have received numerous awards, including the Nursing Times 'Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice' and 'Best UK Employer of the Year' for Nursing staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment, committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and, as such, will consider all requests for applicants that wish to work flexibly.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To practice at all times within the appropriate Code of Professional Conduct

To ensure at all times care provided to patients is delivered in a professional, courteous and empathetic manner and respecting the different cultural background of colleagues, clients, visitors and patents.

To ensure good communication links and co-operation exist between staff in the area and other health professionals, other disciplines and departments thereby ensuring a seamless servicefor patients and their families.

To undertake / participate in nursing research appropriate to the speciality. To be a role model by practising alongside the Theatre Team, acting action as a mentor/clinical supervisor to the team as required, to ensure a professional and patient centred approach.

To maintain and improve knowledge and expertise in current developments and future trends inrelation to perioperative nursing and practice and management.

To help create and maintain a positive learning environment for all grades of staff, and to participate in the setting of learning objectives.

To participate in the development of new innovative patient care techniques.

Co-ordinate the planning of nursing care to patients paying due attention to staffing levels, skill mix, competence, experience and training of the individual. Patient dependency activity management of a theatre area / client group to ensure all statutory standards and Trust procedures are implemented and maintained at all times thereby ensuring the safety of all aspects of the environment.

To ensure that any incidents, accidents, complaints or other undue occurrences are dealt within accordance with current policy. Ensure the equipment used or stored within the Unit is in good working order, liaising with appropriate agencies as necessary. Ensure adequate and economical levels of stock items are maintained.

To be aware of the need for economical use of resources and to assist with the efficient management within the clinical area.

To undertake statutory annual training as required by the Trust, to ensure compliance of other members of the team as appropriate. To attend such courses / lectures / training as indicatedby the needs of the service and within the limitations of the service and as required by the post.

To be proficient in specialist and care specific in the area. To be responsible for setting of the highest standards and quality of care within the resources available and to review and monitor these on a continuous basis through the processes of audit.

To be responsible for maintaining accurate and legible nursing and other theatre records /documentation. Following NMC/HCP standards for record keeping.

In the absence of the person with continuing responsibility to be responsible for the custody of drugs, checking controlled drugs and reporting all discrepancies as appropriate.

To take a lead role in the teaching and supervision of both pre and post registration studentsand other members of the multi-disciplinary team. If the postholder is an experienced recovery practitioner he/she will be expected to extubate patients post anaesthesia

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential


  • knowledge/ experience in theatre

Desirable


  • ophthalmic skills

Ophthalmology

Essential


  • exprenses interest in ophthalmic surgery

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Address

Newcross Hospital

Wednesfield Road

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP

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