Theatre Practitioners for Scrub, Anaesthetics or recovery.

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

To assist the anaesthetists and surgeons as required, including assistance with transfusions and intravascular procedures.

To assist with the movement of patients within the Operating department.

To position the patient on the table for all procedures.

To maintain anaesthetic intubation and resuscitation equipment to a high standard following Hospital guidelines.

Conduct mandatory patient checks including informed consent, patients identity and operative site against the supporting documentation, prior to the start of the procedure

Complete mandatory surgical checks prior to the start of the procedure, during and pre wound closure

Monitor the patients condition throughout the procedure, taking appropriate action to manage any arising complications through contingency planning.

Communicate appropriately with others involved in the care of the patient

Ensure any accidents or complaints are fully documented and that the appropriate senior manager is informed, where appropriate commence the investigation.

Actively contribute to changes in practice and policies when changes have arisen which may follow an audit, complaint or newly issued guidance.

To maintain working stock levels of anaesthetic drugs and lotions in conjunction with the Pharmacist.

To maintain stock levels of anaesthetic consumables through liaison with the stores department.

Order stock/non stock items of equipment as required.

To complete patient charge sheets.

To report any problems with machines or drugs that may occur within the department.

Ensure defective equipment is replaced/sent for repair.

Any other appropriate duties that may be assigned.

Participate in the On Call rota.

To be flexible and adhere to rotas which are subject to change after consultation.

LIAISON & COMMUNICATION:

• To ensure the communication of relevant information to appropriate persons.
• To promote and maintain good interpersonal relationships with all members of the Theatre team and with other departments within the hospital.
• To assist with the instruction of new staff and demonstration of procedures and policies.

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT:

• To attend in-service training programmes.
• To keep abreast of new developments within the Operating department to maintain professional awareness.
• To teach Theatre nursing skills to new and junior members of staff where appropriate.
• To discuss and promote innovative procedures involving patient care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN/ODP NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Registered with the NMC/HCPC
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Evidence of ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the business
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good computer skills at a level to meet the requirements of the position
• Be positive and even tempered in the workplace
• Goal orientated
• Team player
• Excellent role model
• Experience in multi -speciality surgical procedures.
• Anaesthetic skills
• Relevant post registration courses appropriate to the post
• Positive attitude
• Self-motivated
• Assertive
• Ability to work varying shifts

Experience

Essential

• Experience in multi -speciality surgical procedures.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Claremont Hospital

Address

Claremont Hospital

401 Sandygate Road

Sheffield

S10 5UB

Employer's website

https://www.claremont-hospital.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)