DTU Practitioner - Stamford | North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 19 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £29,970 - £36,483 pa pro rata |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 19 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Stamford, PE9 1UA |
| Cwmni: | North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7290386/176-S-7115452-A |
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To function effectively as a member of the DTU team and to ensure the provision and development of an efficient and high quality surgical service.
To deliver a holistic care package, which is current, evidence based and effective.
The Band 5 Registered Practitioner requires a broad knowledge and skill base including communication and team working skills, in order that they contribute to the smooth running of the DTU.
The Band 5 Registered Practitioner will actively seek out learning opportunities for both self and others, providing support and assessment to junior members of the team and other learners.
The Band 5 DTU Practitioner will work in each speciality/area in order to gain experience and to develop the necessary skills to participate effectively in the service as required.
As with all other members of staff the Band 5 DTU Practitioner must perform within their scope of practice and not exceed the boundaries of competence. They will remain accountable for their actions and omissions.
In the absence of senior staff, the Band 5 DTU Practitioner will oversee the running of the department, whilst promoting a positive standard of healthcare to patients, relatives, carers and staff.
The Registered Practitioner will supervise juniors/learners, support them and offer feedback on performance as necessary.
Key Responsibilities
Provide Peri-operative care :
The Pre-operative Phase
• Admission and preparation of the patient including interventions and investigations.
• Prepare the Perioperative environment, procedure rooms and recovery bay.
• Communication effectively with patients, their relatives and colleagues.
• Report appropriately any faulty equipment or sterility problems to the team leader.
• Admit patients into the department confirming the patient’s identity and completing all necessary documentation.
• Oversee the care of the patient, maintaining patient
confidentiality and dignity at all times
• Co-ordinate the safe transfer and movement of patients throughout the unit
• maintain patients privacy and dignity at all times
• Maintain a clean, safe environment, communicating and working effectively with the perioperative team.
The Intra-operative Phase
• observe and support the patient during the intra-operative phase.
The Post-operative Phase
•Receive handover from the scrub practitioner
•Receive handover from the scrub practitioner
• Monitor the patient’s physiological parameters and provide support as required.
• Co-ordinate the patient pathway.
• Provide the patient with refreshments where required.
• Perform or supervise all care interventions.
• Discharge the patient, following agreed protocols, completing all documentation.
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Professional Responsibilities
The Registered Practitioner will:
• The post holder will take responsibility and ownership of their personal
development plan.
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritise and evaluate work carried out by self.
• Recognise the limits of competence
• Comply with Health and Safety regulations; monitoring, reporting or taking direct action against breaches of these as appropriate.
• Establish and maintain effective communications between departments
• Ensure that they are well-presented to those outside area of work
• Participate in regular meetings of DTU Staff.
• Participate in mandatory training programmes
• Participate in standards and quality improvement procedures
• To comply with Trust and departmental policies to provide a safe and effective environment for both patients and staff (Located on the Trust Intranet site)
• Participate in any audit of DTU practice.
• Mentor and support new staff as directed
• Contribute towards maintaining a cost effective service
• Contribute to the implementation of change
This advert closes on Thursday 3 Jul 2025