Theatre Practitioner
| Posting date: | 23 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £28,407.00 to £34,581.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £28407.00 - £34581.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 May 2024 |
| Location: | Manchester, M20 4BX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9413-24-0303 |
Summary
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Education, Leadership and Clinical Practice To participate as a member of the Anaesthetic/Recovery Theatre team with extensive knowledge in the care of the peri-operative patient. To demonstrate high standards of individual patient care with a commitment to the development of evidence based practice. To competently care for the peri-operative patient including the assessment, planning and evaluation of programs of care. To participate as a member of the Anaesthetic/Recovery Theatre team with extensive knowledge in the care of the peri-operative adult and paediatric patient. Liase and integrate with the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring patients receive comprehensive care and promote a team approach to working. Develop good working relationships and promote effective communication between all clinical grades of staff within the multi-disciplinary team. Ensure proficiency with all medical equipment before use in accordance with the trust medical device policy. Liase with the peri-operative teams to initiate and participate in the audit and evaluation of clinical practice and surgical products in the interest of promoting quality care. Work with senior colleagues to formulate practice development strategies based on audit findings. Encourage and participate in initiatives to enhance quality care. The post holder will be proactive towards change and change management. To promote and maintain an environment conducive to professional development. Take responsibility for your own professional development. Participate in the theoretical and practical professional instruction of all learners, trained and untrained, including medical students and other allied medical professions. To monitor the progress of learners and in particular their skills in carrying out practical procedures. Demonstrate professional accountability. Act as a clinical role model for new staff, reflecting the philosophy, beliefs and standards of the department. Ensure that all prescribed drugs and treatments are given correctly and in accordance with Trust policy, including the correct care and custody of controlled drugs. Offer help and advice to the patients relatives and friends responding to their individual needs in a caring supportive manner. Ensure safe use and efficient management of equipment and supplies. Assist in the maintenance of good order and cleanliness of the clinical area, in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team. Have access to and maintain computerised patient records in accordance with Trust policy. After training be able to use the scan track system and track/trace all medical devices used in theatre. Demonstrate the mandatory competencies of the Trust, attending all mandatory updates. Under direction of a senior colleague work in role of Theatre co-ordinator. To be part of the on call team as per the departments rota to provide an emergency cover out of hours ,weekend and bank holidays and as and when the department requires.