Bank Operating Department Practitioner

4 weeks ago


StokeonTrent, United Kingdom University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Full time

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with Keele University and a patient-centred clinical research facility providing state-of-the-art facilities. We specialise in cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis, neonatal and also paediatric intensive care.

We have band 5 Theatre Practitioner Vacancies on our Nurse Bank which includes Theatre Nurses and ODP's.
- The assessment of patient needs the development of programs of care and for the implementation and evaluation of these programs
- Carry out all relevant forms of care.
- Provide skilled assistance within the Operating Department environment and to continue to develop enhanced surgical or anaesthetic or recovery skills related to the specialty, commensurate with your level of competence
- Supervise and educate junior colleagues.
- To act as a role model to students and Clinical Support Workers.
- To take charge of a specific theatre when rostered and assessed to be competent.
- To present a positive, professional image of the organization and the theatre team

Have you seen UHNM on Chanel Five, Critical Care Documentary series ? - this is a brilliant opportunity to become involved at UHNM to support and care for our patients and more importantly, to save lives.

Do you want to work in an Acute Hospital that cares for over two million people who come to us for Emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care. More than 165,000 patients attend our A&E department and many emergency patients are brought to us from a wide area by both helicopter and land ambulance because of our Major Trauma Centre status

There has never been a more exciting time to join the UHNM. We can also support anyone wishing to move into a more permanent post via the bank if you feel that you want to take on a permanent role in one of our ward areas

We are presently able to offer a comprehensive hourly rate with some premium shifts earning up to £29.50 per hour
- On a rostered duty can organise own workload and can delegate and supervise other members of the team
- Can prioritise workload to manage the care for a group of patients
- Undertake enhanced practitioner skills in scrub/circulating or anaesthetic or recovery duties as required with the Directorate
- When rostered to be in charge take action to ensure safe staffing levels on each shift
- Rotate within the Directorate in recovery or anaesthetic or surgery as required, to meet the needs of the service and fulfill professional educational needs
- Undertake appropriate checks of equipment and environment within a designated area
- Demonstrate an understanding of the different types of equipment in use and ensure that all junior colleagues are familiar with specialty specific equipment as per Directorate and Trust policies including the checking and reporting of faults
- Ensure the safe admission and discharge/handover of patients from a designated area - liaising with other staff and agencies to ensure continuity of care
- Carry out all relevant forms of peri-operative care in line with Trust guidelines, policies and procedures
- Instigate and participate in the development, maintenance and evaluation of care standards within the unit and Directorate
- Ensure the highest standards of professional behavior and presentation of self and others within the clinical team
- To ensure that all activities in the designated area are in keeping with the Nursing & Midwifery Council’s Code of Professional Conduct and Health Professional Council (HPC) Code of Conduct for Operating Department Practitioners. Reflecting an attitude and appearance that benefits the Trust
- Deliver patient care in accordance with recognized standards of research based clinical practice
- Reflect on clinical practice in order to evaluate and maintain high standards of patient care
- Undertake any other duties as requested by the Sister/Coordinator in your area

of work
- Work autonomously, Required to act independently within the appropriate guidelines, deciding when it is necessary to refer to their manager
- Take charge of a theatre unit on a shift basis
- Assist the senior team with the management of the theatre or area, including the supervision of junior staff
- Supervise the professional work of junior members of the theatre team
- Highlight to senior colleagues any shortfalls in resources.



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