Peri-operative Practitioner [ODP] (XR05)

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY

To provide and be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for the Peri-operative patient. To carry out all relevant forms of care competently without direct supervision.

Communicate with members of the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate continuity of care and promote effective team working.

To assist with the teaching and supervision of learners and other staff.

The jobholder will work within an environment caring for pre, peri and post operative patients.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Clinical

- Maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust guidelines and policies

- Maintain a clean, secure and safe working environment

- Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of Pre, Peri and Post operative care for patients, ensuring accurate written records are kept

- Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information

- Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of the patient

- Acts in accordance with the professional code of conduct

- Undertake duties in other departments as and when required by service demands

Education and Training

- Keep up to date with developments, advances and research in individualised patient care and participate in research/educational programmes relating to professional issues

- Contribute to the promotion of a positive learning environment within the clinical area

- Assist in the training and education of learners and other staff

- Actively participate in the development of own personal development plan and performance review

- Participate in mandatory training annually

Managerial

- Participate in the coordination of departmental activities as required

- Demonstrate prudent use of resources

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Regular handling and carrying children of various weights and sizes, from neonates to young adolescents.

Daily frequent manoeuvring of patients up to 250kg on wheel chairs, beds, trolleys, operating tables, including unconscious patients and a variety of monitoring equipment to support them.

Daily frequent transferring of patients and children to and from wheel chairs, beds, trolleys, and operating tables.

Holding/supporting limbs from 10 to 30 minutes

Frequent manoeuvring of equipment e.g. procedure trays up to 20 per case.

Frequent movement of linen and rubbish

Frequent manoeuvring ie, pulling and pushing, large pieces of equipment eg, anaesthetic machines, stacking systems, monitoring, oxygen cylinders, theatre lights, image intensifiers and theatre tables.

Frequent positioning of equipment and patients which Involves bending, lifting and stretching.

Regularly standing for long periods in difficult positions, eg, holding equipment cameras, retractors, airways.

Moving equipment in response to an emergency undertaking CPR etc.

Regular handling of disorientated/violent patients both pre and post operatively.

Regular cleaning of theatre equipment.

MENTAL EFFORT:

Working in the Pre,Peri and Post-Operative environment involves frequent and prolonged periods of concentration which can be a mixture of high volume cases requiring intense concentration.

Other examples are:

Quick response to emergencies as and when arise.

Continual observation of patients vital signs.

Frequent requirement for mental agility to adapt to ever changing situations.

Frequent use of Problem solving skills eg, caring for dependant patients in a critical environment.

Involvement in mathematical calculations e.g. Intravenous Therapy, drug calculations.

Completing and maintaining accurate documentation.

Dealing with new technology eg; Anaesthetic machines, diathermy(cautery), invasive monitoring

Organising theatre lists e.g. equipment, scheduling of patients.

Assisting in peri-operative procedures with Medical staff

Monitoring and caring for patients in PACU and Ward area prior to discharge.( to include Adults and Paediatric patients)

EMOTIONAL EFFORT:

Regular direct exposure to distressed patients.

Dealing with the unexpected sudden deterioration in patients condition, eg, cardiac arrest, failed intubation and sudden bleed, sudden death.

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Regularly dealing with emotive situations involving difficult patients and conditions.

Dealing with difficult/ distressed carers and relatives.

Dealing with sensitive conditions such as, Mental Health/Learning disabilities patients.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Frequent exposure to unpleasant smells e.g. anaesthetic gases, urine, faeces, diathermy, cement.

Regular exposure to fumes from chemical disinfectant( Steris), specimen fixative, formalin.

Regular requirement to work with X ray equipment requiring need to wear lead aprons

Regularly working with potentially infected patients with potential risk of contagion due to exposure to blood and body fluids.

Regular need to wear protective clothing, eg, gloves, gowns, masks.

Occasional exposure to aggressive patients.

Regular need for handling of specimens.

Regular handling of a variety of equipment from light to heavy.

Prolonged exposure to noise, e.g. drills etc.

Regular exposure to distressed and abusive patients.

Regular use of computers / keyboards

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered operating practitioner on relevant part of HPC register
• Willing to undergo training relevant to the role
• Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff

Desirable

• Evidence of additional training such as Mentorship in Practice
• Evidence of recent experience in related area

Experience

Essential

• Good Written and verbal skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members
• Able to be responsible for the running of the anaesthetic room and support of the anaesthetists and care of the patients

Desirable

• Experience with Paediatrics and adult patients

Skills & behaviours

Essential

• Organisational skills/ time management
• Ability to act professionally at all times
• Team Player
• Understanding of research based practice
• Good Communication skills

Desirable

• Capable of lateral thinking
• Understand the principles of patient centred care

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds Dental Institute

Clarendon Way

Leeds

LS2 9LU

Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)