Communicate and respectfully with patients, team leaders and all members of the multi-professional theatre team utilising a wide range well developed communication methods. Uses effective communication, written and verbal with all levels of staff including the multidisciplinary team, patients and relatives, taking into account impairments, levels of consciousness and language barriers. Communicate appropriately and effectively (seeking support where necessary) with patients who have specific needs including children and their family members, learning disability and difficulty, mental illness including those with memory loss, distressed and angry patients. Documents incidents on Datix and escalates any concerns/issues to the Theatre coordinator or team leader.
Ensures own practice complies with Information Governance/ Confidentiality/ Caldicott Principles. Demonstrate the ability to identify and escalate changes or concerns in relation to patient well-being to the Registered Practitioner in a timely manner. Fosters good relationships with other departments, the multidisciplinary team and visitors to the department. Helps to achieve and maintain morale for both staff and patients.