Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Floor Team Coordinator

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Job summary

We require professional, flexible, motivated and committed team members capable of delivering high quality, patient-focussed care within a busy, progressive and varied department.

Working as a Floor Team Co-ordinator you will be required to function effectively as a member of the peri-operative team to ensure the provision of an efficient and high-quality surgical service. You will work autonomously, taking personal responsibility for your actions and decisions while evaluating the effectiveness of care given.

Main duties of the job

To facilitate the flow of perioperative patients. Creating and ensuring that the Team maintains a productive, clean, safe and friendly environment in which patients can await their surgery comfortably.

To liaise with the Wards, Theatres and Recovery in order to ensure patients are prepared for surgery and have the relevant documentation, improving theatre turnaround and increasing efficiency.

To be responsible for audit and to take an active role in appraisals, probationary reviews and return to work interviews, with support from the Clinical Lead. To work alongside the Theatre Co-ordinator and Clinical Leads to ensure that day-to-day efficiency targets are met.

To be an accountable and autonomous professional, acting in the best interests of your patients at all times and taking personal responsibility for your actions and decisions.

To be responsible for patient assessment, delivery and supervision of safe, compassionate care and evaluating the effectiveness of care.

As a Trust employee, act with integrity and uphold the values and beliefs of the Trust STAR Values.

About us

Our Theatre service boasts 15 operating Theatres, 2 recovery areas, a Day Surgery Unit and a 23 hours unit. There are exciting improvement plans due to begin with the introduction of a new IT system and a full Theatre transformation project in which all staff working within the Theatres department will be pivotal to its success.

General Theatres undertake a wide range of specialities in both the elective and emergency settings including Orthopaedic, Trauma, ENT, Breast, General Surgery and Urology.

GWH is conveniently located just a mile off the M4 (Junction 15), and there is a bus service from the town centre and the station (every 15 minutes). Swindon is the perfect base to explore the Cotswolds, Bristol, Bath and Reading. London is easily accessible by train, bus or car.

Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.

Service - We will put our patients first

Teamwork - We will work together

Ambition - We will aspire to provide the best service

Respect - We will act with integrity

Date posted

14 February 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£20,330 to £21,777 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

249-4982991

Job locations

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN36BB

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Co-ordinate patient flow throughout the theatre journey.

2. Allocate daily tasks, breaks and individual jobs to the Floor Team members.

3. Improve theatre efficiency and turnaround by ensuring that patients are ready for surgery, providing a safe and comfortable waiting area for pre-operative patients and facilitating timely return to the Wards for post-operative patients.

4. To act as a central point of contact between the Floor Team, Wards, Theatres and Recovery.

5. To undertake and record physiological observations including temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiratory rate and escalate any concerns to a registered colleague in a timely manner.

6. To ensure the professional development, safe, caring, and compassionate practice of Floor Team members through peer support, supervision and teaching and identify any areas for improvement.

7. To work alongside the Clinical Lead in taking an active role in appraisals, probationary reviews and return to work interviews for the Floor Team employees.

8. Undertake and document a comprehensive assessment of the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of your patients.

9. To understand your own limitations, accountability and responsibility when delegating to others.

Safety

10. Ensure awareness of safeguarding of adults and children, in adherence with Trust Policy and STAR Values.

11. Ensure that all local policies and national NICE guidelines are adhered to.

12. Escalate concerns relating to patient care to the appropriate person/s.

13. Ensure that the correct methods of moving / manual handling of patients and equipment is utilised.

14. Be aware of Health & Safety issues within the department.

15. Understand the procedures and protocols for the Control of Infection.

16. Understand the procedures and protocols for Waste Management.

17. Have full knowledge of fire precautions and regulations.

Quality /Patient Experience

18. Receive and give handover of patients to Ward Nurses and Theatre Practitioners and ensure that patients are ready for theatre.

19. To create and maintain a clean, well organised and safe environment and welcoming atmosphere through the use of quality assurance and risk management strategies.

20. Act as the patients advocate throughout their perioperative journey.

21. Ability to deal with distressed patients / clients on a regular basis.

22. Actively seek feedback on your performance, contribute to your appraisals and those of Floor Team members and provide constructive feedback to those you supervise and teach.

23. Adopt a positive approach to change, offer ideas for improving services and patient experience in a collaborative manner.

24. To participate in the audit cycle of clinical practices and procedures including infection prevention & control.

25. Maintain confidentially at all times.

Effectiveness

26. Work alongside Theatre Coordinator and Clinical Leads ensuring day to day theatre efficiency targets are met.

27. Taking, interpreting, and recording patient observations and escalating concerns promptly.

28. Adult Basic Life Support and Paediatric Basic Life Support.

29. To be competent in the use of the blood gas analyser to measure venous, arterial and capillary blood samples and to ensure all department Theatre Support Workers are trained and competent.

30. To be competent in the use of the Trusts Blood Hound system and to ensure all department Theatre Support Workers are trained and competent.

31. Taking and interpreting blood glucose samples.

32. It is anticipated that this role will continue to develop through the acquisition of further skills, knowledge, and competencies to be determined within the clinical teams with the focus on patient needs.

33. Coordinate the day to day running of the Floor Team, including job allocation, workload distribution, breaks and participation in daily duties.

34. To be confident and assertive and recognise their position and responsibilities as a leader in the Floor Team.

35. To motivate the Floor Team to work together to achieve their full potential and provide the best possible service to their patients.

36. Demonstrate a commitment to continuing development through training and personal supervision activities in order to enhance knowledge, skills, values and attitudes needed for your own safe and effective practice.

37. Monitor and encourage the continuing development of the Floor Team members to enhance knowledge, skills, values and attitudes needed for their safe and effective practice.