Operating Department Practitioner

4 weeks ago


Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Northampton General Hospital Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Anaesthetic Practitioner to join our theatre team at Northampton General Hospital. As an Anaesthetic Practitioner, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of our operating theatres, providing high-quality patient care, and contributing to the development of our theatre services.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide high-quality patient care, adhering to theatre standards and trust guidelines
  • Maintain accurate completion of theatre records, documentation, and care plans
  • Assess the immediate and ongoing needs of patients and develop individualized plans of care
  • Make decisions on the most appropriate method of care for patients, considering various options
  • Regularly communicate with team members, including consultants, nursing staff, and other specialties
  • Contribute to the development of a culture committed to innovation and quality improvement through research and audit
  • Assist in monitoring and maintaining equipment used in the units and report any faults to the appropriate person
  • Participate in cleaning schedules, ensuring an agreed level of cleanliness for the units
  • Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality care
  • Work collaboratively and cooperatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families/carers
  • Actively maintain and promote a safe theatre environment
  • Undertake nursing procedures and techniques in accordance with agreed trust policies and guidelines
  • Plan, develop, and implement approaches to promote health and wellbeing of patients and improve their health status
  • Maintain an awareness of developments in the care and treatment of patients to carry out duties competently and efficiently
  • Responsible for safe supply, storage, administration, checking, and disposal of medications, including controlled drugs, in line with trust policy and nursing midwifery council standards
  • Document the condition and progress of patients and report to medical staff and/or senior theatre staff any areas of concern
  • Maintain contemporary detailed theatre documentation
  • Assist and contribute to the management and organization of the theatre area
  • Take charge of the clinical area on a regular basis in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility or their deputy
  • Comply with all trust policies and risk assessments, particularly those related to maintaining staff and patient safety
Leadership
  • Lead by example with drive and enthusiasm, responding appropriately to the needs of patients, families, and carers
  • Responsible for assisting with the management and leadership of the theatre, maintaining an appropriate style that maintains good morale, a team approach to work, and a culture that fosters innovation and change
  • Set high standards of nursing care for the theatre, including theatre cleanliness, to ensure patients experience is excellent
  • Influence people and events through successful communication, negotiation, and persuasion skills
  • Constructively challenge practices as necessary, which impact on patient care and/or staff wellbeing
  • Work in partnership with senior team members to ensure nursing strategy objectives are achieved
Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

  • Previous experience in anaesthetics

Education, Training & Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner
  • Must have recognized anaesthetic qualification

Skills

  • Skills demonstration of team working and ability to work effectively within a team
  • Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills


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