Theatre Practitioner | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 12 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £28,407 - £34,581 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 May 2024 |
| Location: | Liverpool, L9 7AL |
| Company: | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6196496/287-RSUR-61-24 |
Summary
internal rotation is in practice through theatres, anaesthetic, scrub and
recovery to allow personal development and the smooth delivery of service.
You may therefore agree on formal appraisal to move to another area for
experience.
It is recognised that on agreement at formal appraisal on annual basis there
may be a decision to concentrate on certain aspects of this job description.
To implement and evaluate the delivery of high quality patient care.
To undertake complex clinical responsibilities in scrub, anaesthetic or
recovery areas and critical care, A&E or wards.
To manage a clinical area on a daily basis and manage out of hours activity in
the absence of team leader.
To supervise junior and inexperienced staff and assist in the assessing of
trainees and student nurses.
To act in a professional manner providing a good role model to less
experienced staff.
Provide skilled assistance to the surgeon.
To assist in the anaesthetic room checking, cleaning and maintaining
equipment fit for purpose.
Report and deal appropriately with equipment which is not fit for purpose.
Comply with the directorate and trust policies.
Communicate in a concise and clear manner when handing over the care of a
patient to a health care colleague.
Provide specialist care for children and patients with special needs. This
particularly applies to those working in the dental theatres, St Paul’s eye
theatres and lithotripsy procedures.
Identify resources and skill mix requirements for the management of clinical
situations and ensure their provision.
Demonstrate the ability to develop co-ordinating skills under supervision. Act
as co-ordinator in rotation with other practitioners in the team when
competent with support.
Ensure that Trust and Directorate policies are understood and adhered to.
Report regularly to Team Leaders. Liaise with and provide relevant
information to other members of the disciplinary team.
* The post holder shall as necessary provide cover for and undertake duties of
absent colleagues.
* The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.
It is the responsibility of every member of staff to understand our equality and
diversity commitments and statutory obligations under current equality legislation (the
Equality Act 2010) and to:
Act in ways that support equality and diversity and recognises the importance of
people’s rights in accordance with legislation, policies, procedures and good practice.
Valuing people as individuals and treating everyone with dignity and respect,
consideration and without prejudice, respecting diversity and recognising peoples
expressed beliefs, preferences and choices in working with others and delivering
appropriate services.
Recognise and report behaviour that undermines equality under Trust policy.
Be consciously aware of own behaviour and encourage the same levels of
behaviour in colleagues.
Acknowledge others’ different perspectives and recognise the diverse needs
and experiences of everyone they come into contact with.
With the support of managers develop an equality and diversity objective
through the personal development review process.
Provide skilled assistance to the surgeon.
To assist in the anaesthetic room checking, cleaning and maintaining
equipment fit for purpose.
Report and deal appropriately with equipment which is not fit for purpose.
Comply with the directorate and trust policies.
Communicate in a concise and clear manner when handing over the care of a
patient to a health care colleague.
Provide specialist care for children and patients with special needs. This
particularly applies to those working in the dental theatres, St Paul’s eye
theatres and lithotripsy procedures.
Identify resources and skill mix requirements for the management of clinical
situations and ensure their provision.
Demonstrate the ability to develop co-ordinating skills under supervision. Act
as co-ordinator in rotation with other practitioners in the team when
competent with support.
Ensure that Trust and Directorate policies are understood and adhered to.
Report regularly to Team Leaders. Liaise with and provide relevant
information to other members of the disciplinary team.
* The post holder shall as necessary provide cover for and undertake duties of
absent colleagues.
Adhere to Clinical Governance guidelines and monitor risk management
within the unit.
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety at Work Act and attend all
mandatory lectures.
Undertake patient related audits within the workplace.
Report, to team leader, and record, incidents, accidents and complaints
involving staff and patients.
Participate in and promote relevant research and clinical trials. Contribute to
the application and evaluation of current research into care delivery.
Maintain a secure environment following policies for shutdown and for fire and
evacuation.
This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Apr 2024