Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Communication and Key Working Relationships
Communicate with patients, relatives and carers sensitive clinical information in an appropriate manner.Responsible for communicating with the surgeon, anaesthetist and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that the operating list runs efficiently, and that the whole team is prepared with the necessary skills and equipment.Participate in and lead safety briefings and the 5 steps to safer surgery in line with local policy, ensure policy is followed by all staff.Attend regular team meetings and keep up to date with any changes to policies/procedures both within theatres and the Trust, including team brief.Ensure the relevant parties are informed of all patients cancelled on the day of surgery.Use the learning from a result of incidents and complaints and act in a positive way to develop or change practice.Work with sterile services to ensure appropriate instrumentation is always available.Communicate directly with internal and external departments / agencies with any equipment issues.
Planning and Organisation
Works flexibly to accommodate the needs of the department for the required theatre list, supervising members of the multidisciplinary team.Leading a team of staff ensuring that the compliment of staff is appropriate to deliver the service from a skill mix and skills perspective, actively promotes flexibility.
Liaising with the Manager to adjust the roster and providing cover in emergency situations.Taking responsibility for ongoing training for new and temporary staff, mentorship for students and preceptorship for newly qualified staff.Provide professional leadership, advice and guidance to junior colleagues and develop collaborative partnerships with other disciplines.Lead in the maintenance and monitoring of agreed standardsEnsure that all quality initiatives within the care environment are adhered to and that the highest standards of care are always maintained.Assist in the development of clinical protocols and policies.
AnalyticsAbility to work on own initiative as required and within agreed policies and proceduresDecision making skillsInfluencing and persuasion skills
Responsibility for Patient / Client Care, Treatment & TherapyWork as part of the clinical team on a regular basis, providing direct patient care and working with members of the team, to maintain clinical credibility.Plans, implements, delivers and evaluates care given by self and other team members to patients and their relatives.Assist in emergency situations and initiate emergency procedures in line with Trust/department policy.Supervise and educate junior members of staff to provide high standards of care.Act as the patients advocate.Be clinically competent in all areas of practice relevant to the department.Responsible for ensuring cleaning standards are maintained.Ensure that privacy and dignity of patients is always maintained.Maintain accurate clinical records.Run the operating lists efficiently, ensuring late starts are minimized and that measures are in place to facilitate good operating time utilization.
Policy, Service, Research & Development Responsibility
Use local and national research, guidelines and policies to establish a model of evidence-based care, which is patient centred.Ensure you adhere to the Trust drug policy and follow the safe ordering, storage, and administration of medicines guidelines.Be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies, ensure you are informed of relevant policies.Seek opportunities to create changes, which will enhance standards of care and practice.Assist in the development and delivery of appropriate training materials / programmes to promote professional development.Contribute to monitoring of quality improvement metrics to measure quality of care.Identify and minimise clinical and non-clinical risk to minimise risk of harm to patients, staff and visitors.Ensure good use of the Trusts incident reporting system.Involve patients in their care and ensure they understand their treatment plan and care options before gaining informed consent for care delivery and interventions.Ensure compliance with the Trusts Risk Management policies and procedures.Monitor and maximise the use of resources within your area of responsibility, including the safe use of equipmentAssist in the implementation and evaluation of new developments and be aware of service needs.
Responsibility for Finance, Equipment & Other Resources
Ensure the department-based equipment is maintained and regularly serviced prior to use.Ordering of appropriate stock in the department of all equipment/consumables for the delivery of patient care, review and adjust stock levels of consumables at appropriate intervals.Assist with monitoring and ordering specialist equipment and consumables for the specific area of responsibility.Responsible for the repair and maintenance of theatre equipment.Assist the directorate in developing strategies to reduce costs while maintaining safety and quality.Ensure the team adopt a just in time philosophy and lead on ways to reduce waste, utilize resources and equipment in an efficient and cost effective way.
Responsibility for Supervision, Leadership & ManagementMake recommendations where it is evident that appropriate changes may improve efficiency / patient care or experience / cost reduction.Have a good knowledge and understanding of the sickness / absence control procedures and participate in any initiatives to reduce sickness absence.Keep up to date with relevant information which may affect your area of responsibility and act as a resource for other members of the team, acting as a link person outside of the department where required.Act as an innovator for the department to facilitate the provision of a flexible and responsive theatre service.Assist with the delivery of high standards of clinical care by the team.Information Resources & Administrative Duties
Contribute to the development and maintenance of patient information systems.Collect and enter data onto the theatre computer system in an accurate and timely way.Communicate information to relevant disciplines in an appropriate format.Ensure confidentiality is always maintained in line with the Data Protection Act and the code of conduct.Ensure that accurate and legible patient records are kept in line with professional and legal requirements for self and the wider team.
Any Other Specific Tasks Required
To keep up to date with current professional issues and maintain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform your role effectively. Develop and maintain a professional portfolio.Ensure compliance with professional expectations as outlined in the NMC / HPC Code of Professional Conduct.To participate in an annual appraisal with relevant reviews and to follow your personal development plan as agreed with your line manager.Ensure you update knowledge and skills as required.May be required to work in any area of the Trust.Ensure performance targets are met and that remedial action is taken as required to maintain performance.
