Pre & Post Operative Practitioner

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Responsibilities:

Clinical

Working in accordance with IHGs values, the NMC or HCPC codes of professional conduct, and IHG policies and procedures, the Theatre Practitioner will provide high quality nursing care and treatment to patients within the operating theatre department and clinics. Responsibilities include:

Undertake nursing assessment of the patient to ensure optimal fitness for surgery, some under supervision if required. Ensuring patients are fully informed of the planned treatment, including post-operative care and instructions.

The post holder will work autonomously within their scope of practice, following the NICE, national and local organisational guidelines.

The post holder will manage a caseload and prioritise to facilitate an efficient service.

To assist the referral team in triaging patients within IHG and CCG criteria.

To undertake telephone pre-operative assessment of patients, ensuring they are fit and suitable for surgery on the date allocated, taking an active part in developing the pre-assessment process to be nurse-led where appropriate.

To act as a resource for the understanding of the care pathway, to ensure completion of accurate information and assessment.

To act as the patient advocate at all times throughout the patient pathway. To recognise the significance of any observations made and use those to highlight situations which may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the patient, and to ensure all test results are available for the day of surgery.

To provide information about the pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative process, ensuring the patient understands the proposed procedure and any specific instructions.

Monitor and report on patient conditions to the medical staff, ensuring all members of the health care team are kept informed of the changing needs of the patient.

To assist in the planning and organisation of post-operative patient care by liaising with other Primary Care providers.

Undertake post-operative and follow up calls to the patients and manage the daily call list.

To be responsible for the keeping of accurate and confidential records, for patients and staff.

Can manage themselves, and their workload, both individually and as a team member.

To support the development of the Nurse led pre-assessment and post-operative clinics, using appropriate information systems and ensuring compliance with best practice, within an appropriate framework, i.e. NMC / HCPC scope of Professional Practice.

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care as part of a collaborative programme of patient care.

To deliver high quality patient care, which is clinically effective, evidence based and appropriate.

To participate in integrated governance and risk assessment activities, reporting these as required.

To report clinical incidents and complete all associated documentation as required.

Support the Governance Team with any CQUIN reporting relevant to the role.

The post holder is responsible for ensuring that best use is made of all resources. To consider cost and service improvement but ensuring high quality care is maintained.

To participate in the clinical governance agenda and support the audit process within own area. To participate in reviewing and enhancing standards of care

Promote clinical innovations and encourage evidence-based practices.

Infection Prevention and Control is everybody's responsibility. All staff are required to adhere to the Trusts Infection Prevention and Control policy and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection prevention and control at all times.

Continuous development

Take responsibility for identifying own learning and professional development needs, in consultation with the Matrons. Take appropriate opportunities to maintain and improve professional knowledge and competence.

Keep up to date with current professional practice and research, maintain professional registration

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary healthcare team
• Operating within clinical governance and risk management frameworks.
• Working within an assessment department/surgical unit or ward

Desirable

• Pre-operative assessment department/surgical outpatient or ward leadership experience

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Sound knowledge of the national service framework and NICE guidelines, and application of such policies within the pre-assessment setting.
• Leadership skills
• Planning, prioritisation and organisational skills
• Understands the importance of delivering high quality clinical care and the factors that influence it.
• Able to communicate effectively with patients from different backgrounds with differing levels of understanding.
• Able to present written and verbal information clearly and concisely, and handle questions.
• Understand the importance of team work and their role within the multi-disciplinary team
• Maintains timely, accurate patient records
• Familiar with electronic patient records and IT

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in relevant field, or equivalent experience
• RGN
• Evidence of continuous professional development

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

Independent Health Group

Address

8 The Office Village

Bath Business Park

Peasedown St John

BA2 8SG

Employer's website

https://www.ihg.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)