Theatre Practitioner

Internal rotation is in practice through theatres, anaesthetic, scrub and

recovery to allow personal development and the smooth delivery of service.

You may therefore agree on formal appraisal to move to another area for

experience.

It is recognised that on agreement at formal appraisal on annual basis there

may be a decision to concentrate on certain aspects of this job description.

To implement and evaluate the delivery of high quality patient care.

To undertake complex clinical responsibilities in scrub, anaesthetic or

recovery areas and critical care, A&E or wards.

To manage a clinical area on a daily basis and manage out of hours activity in

the absence of team leader.

To supervise junior and inexperienced staff and assist in the assessing of

trainees and student nurses.

To act in a professional manner providing a good role model to less

experienced staff.

Extend clinical skills in all areas of care delivery, to work without direct

supervision.

Take responsibility for the assessment, planning and delivery of high quality

patient care in the peri-operative and post-operative phase.

Play a part in the forward aid team during critical incidences outside the

theatre environment.

Plan and implement the safe transfer of critically ill patients within the hospital

and regionally.

Act in a consultative capacity on specialist matters within the theatre complex

and throughout the hospital e.g. CPAP.

Provide skilled assistance to the surgeon.

To assist in the anaesthetic room checking, cleaning and maintaining

equipment fit for purpose.

Report and deal appropriately with equipment which is not fit for purpose.

Comply with the directorate and trust policies.

Communicate in a concise and clear manner when handing over the care of a patient to a health care colleague.

Provide specialist care for children and patients with special needs. This

particularly applies to those working in the dental theatres, St Paul's eye

theatres and lithotripsy procedures.

Identify resources and skill mix requirements for the management of clinical

situations and ensure their provision.

Demonstrate the ability to develop co-ordinating skills under supervision.

Ensure that Trust and Directorate policies are understood and adhered to.

Report regularly to Team Leaders. Liaise with and provide relevant

information to other members of the disciplinary team.

Adhere to Clinical Governance guidelines and monitor risk management

within the unit.

Ensure compliance with Health & Safety at Work Act and attend all

mandatory lectures.

Undertake patient related audits within the workplace.

Participate in and promote relevant research and clinical trials. Contribute to

the application and evaluation of current research into care delivery.

Maintain a secure environment following policies for shutdown and for fire and

evacuation.

Report, to team leader, and record, incidents, accidents and complaints

involving staff and patients.

To promote an environment conducive to and assist in the supervision and

assessing of trainee ODP's and student nurses.

Develop teaching skills and provide on-going teaching in the clinical area.

To plan appropriate developments for self and junior staff members, in order

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to meet service needs and statutory requirements complying with the unit

personal review system.

Attend courses and achieve relevant teaching, assessing, education,

management targets.

Extend clinical skills in all areas of care delivery, to work without direct

supervision.

Take responsibility for the assessment, planning and delivery of high quality

patient care in the peri-operative and post-operative phase.

Play a part in the forward aid team during critical incidences outside the

theatre environment.

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Plan and implement the safe transfer of critically ill patients within the hospital

and regionally.

Act in a consultative capacity on specialist matters within the theatre complex

and throughout the hospital e.g. CPAP.

Provide skilled assistance to the surgeon.

To assist in the anaesthetic room checking, cleaning and maintaining

equipment fit for purpose.

Report and deal appropriately with equipment which is not fit for purpose.

Comply with the directorate and trust policies.

Communicate in a concise and clear manner when handing over the care of a patient to a health care colleague.

Provide specialist care for children and patients with special needs. This

particularly applies to those working in the dental theatres, St Paul's eye

theatres and lithotripsy procedures.

Identify resources and skill mix requirements for the management of clinical

situations and ensure their provision.

Demonstrate the ability to develop co-ordinating skills under supervision. Act

as co-ordinator in rotation with other practitioners in the team when

competent with support.

Ensure that Trust and Directorate policies are understood and adhered to.

Report regularly to Team Leaders. Liaise with and provide relevant

information to other members of the disciplinary team.