Two exciting positions have arisen for Theatre Registered Practitioner/ ODP - Scrubs. Working as part of the multi-disciplinary team to deliver a high standard of care to the patient within the perioperative environment, the post holders will also be caring for the patient during the pre-post, intra operative and post operative stages.
The post holders will be required to deliver and manage direct nursing care, working with agreed nursing standards and in accordance to Nursing and Midwifery Council Code for nurses and the HPC. The post holder would also be accountable for nursing outcomes and enhancing the quality of care by assisting with the management of change in nursing practice based on evidence/research.
Applicants should be Part 1 NMC registered, (RN) or Practitioner Dip Level 3 (ODP) and Health Professional Council registered (HPC). Post registration experience or possession of ENB Certificate 176/182/183 or equivalent 2 years’ experience is also required.
To work as part of the multi disciplinary team to deliver a high standard of care to the patient within the perioperative environment; caring for the patient during the pre-post, Intra Operative and post operative.
Role Responsibilities and Duties:
CLINICAL DELIVERY
•Ensure high standards of care for patients and their families by:
oDelivery and management of direct nursing care,
oWorking with agreed nursing standards and according to Nursing and Midwifery Council Code for nurses,
oBeing accountable for nursing outcomes,
oEnhancing the quality of care by assisting with the management of change in nursing practice based on evidence/research.
•Plan and organise own workload in order to meet patient need.
•Understand the principles of delivering prescribed treatment safely to achieve positive patient outcomes.
•Within a system of case management, co-ordinate and monitor the progress of patient care and report any variance appropriately.
•Ensure the correct storage and administration of medications in accordance with the hospital policies and NMC Standards for Medicine Management and ensure the safe handling of drug keys at all times.
•To participate as a member of the working team in daily performance of the perioperative environment maintaining close liaison with all theatre Practitioners so that patients receive optimum levels of safe practice.
•Act at all times as the patient advocate.
•Work in accordance with the Nursing Strategy to meet the Hospital and Nursing objectives.
•Responsible for the cleanliness and adequate stock requirements in the perioperative environment.
OPERATIONAL DELIVERY
•Manage nursing care and assist with additional management requirements according to planned off duty rota.
•Contribute to the effective management of the hospital by:
oAdopting a flexible approach to personal off duty rota,
oAssisting with requirements when clinical activity alters,
oAssisting senior nursing staff in the forward planning of absences,
oParticipating in effective use of temporary staff,
oWorking in other areas within the hospital as required.
•Participate in the on-call rota.
INTEGRATED GOVERNANCE
•Understand implications of Integrated Governance and adhere to hospital governance policies including the reporting of incidences, near misses.
•Ensure compliance to standards in respect of all legislative requirements, including but not limited to CQC, SHE, DSE, Fire, COSHH, BLS, Manual Handling, Safeguarding Children & Adults, Information Security, Infection Control and Blood Transfusion.
•Maintain safe working practices and adhere to clinical risk management policy and recommendations.
•Participate and assist in developing standards of patient care based on sound research findings.
•Proactively assist the Nursing Team in audit and quality assurance programmes.
•Adopt the correct administrative procedures when dealing with complaints from patients/relatives following set policies and procedures.
CUSTOMERS
•Maintain positive working relationships with all Consultants, ensuring individual Consultant protocols are utilised.
•Ensure that supplies are adequate and equipment is in working order.
PEOPLE
•Ensure effective communication to patients and colleagues.
•Ensure attendance and completion of all mandatory study days.
•Share knowledge, skills
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