Job responsibilities
1.JOB
PURPOSE/SUMMARY
As
an experienced practitioner the jobholder will co-ordinate activities within
the peri-operative environment ensuring effective communication is maintained
at all times, providing support to qualified and unqualified staff within the
department. He/she will play a key
role in the assessment of patient care needs and the development,
implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
The
jobholder will play an essential role assisting deputy/team leader in leading
and teaching the peri-operative teams throughout the 24 hour period.
The
jobholder will act as a role model, promoting quality evidence-based
practice, developing the peri-operative team and ensuring effective
management of the department in the absence of the deputy/team Leaders.
The
jobholder will work within an environment for peri-operative patients
Please
see supportive addendum for further information.
2. ORGANISATIONAL CHART
See
attached Job Description
3. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF
RESPONSIBILITY
An
understanding of the organisational structure and working practices of the
organisation. Understanding of the local and national peri-operative agenda.
Awareness of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies. Clinical
Fulfils the requirements as directed
by the Nursing and Midwifery Council or Health Care Professions Council to
maintain and revalidate registration
Maintain a high standard of patient
focused care in accordance with Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and
policies
Act as a role model for the
development of clinical skills and knowledge within the peri-operative team
Maintain and promote a clean, secure
and safe working environment
Support the Team Leader in setting
and monitoring standards and seek to continuously improve standards and the
quality of patient care, including those standards defined in the National
Benchmarks for Essential Care
Provide assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of peri-operative care for patients, ensuring
written records are kept
Acts in accordance with the
professional code of conduct
In conjunction with the Team Leader
ensure management of clinical services and efficient deployment of staff
according to service needs.
Participate
in the theatre on call rota, as required.
Act in such a way that safeguards
the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults at all times. Is
familiar with and adheres to, the LTHT safeguarding policies.
Raise concerns with regards to risk,
danger, malpractice or wrong doing by following the LTHT Whistleblowing policy
and supporting processes.
Undertake duties on other wards or
departments as and when required by service demands or patient need.
Education and Training
Contribute to the promotion of a
positive learning environment within the clinical area
In conjunction with the Team Leader
ensure all staff have an individual performance development plan and annual
appraisal
Ensure both self and team members
achieve annual mandatory training requirements
Participate in preceptorship and
mentorship programmes
Undertake continuous professional
and clinical development, seeking opportunities to enhance skills
Managerial
Working with Team Leader provide
leadership to the clinical team, developing new rotas/ways of working
Support Team Leader in staff rostering,
ensuring adequate skill mix
In conjunction with Team Leader
closely monitor bank and agency usage
Support Team Leader in investigating
and responding to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and other
significant events
Work closely with Research and
Innovation to promote research , disseminate outcomes and findings to support
evidence based practice.
Proactively promotes and uses the
Leeds Improvement Method to improve the quality and safety of our services.
Participate in own and others
appraisals
Work with Matron/Theatre
Co-ordinator/Team Leader to promote the further development of peri-operative
roles, as considered appropriate
Deputise for Team Leader in their
absence.
Health
and Safety/Risk Management
All staff are responsible for working
with their colleagues to maintain and
improve the quality of services provided
to our patients and other service
users.
This includes complying at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals
NHS Trust Policies, including Health and
Safety policies, in particular by
following agreed safe working
procedures, and reporting incidents using the
Trust Incident Reporting system.
Patient
and Public Involvement
The Trust has a statutory duty to
involve patients and public in evaluating and
planning services. All staff have a responsibility to listen
to the views of
patients and to contribute to service
improvements based on patient
feedback.
Respect
for Patient Confidentiality
The jobholder should respect patient
confidentiality at all times and not
divulge patient information unless
sanctioned by the requirements of the role.
4.
THE LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our
values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this
as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our
staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All
our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
Additionally,
the following are core values which relate specifically to this post:
Commitment to the development of
peri-operative practice within the clinical setting
Commitment to working in a
multi-disciplinary team
Commitment to maintain high
standards of care in accordance with Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust
guidelines and policies
Commitment to self development
Commitment to maintaining a safe
and clean environment
5.WEST
YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION OF ACUTE TRUSTS (WYAAT)
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of
Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across
West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care
for our patients.
By
bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West
Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving
forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS
Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change. WYAAT is the
acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care
Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The
Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and
wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that
ambition.
6. Infection Control
The
jobholder must comply at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS
Trust Infection Control policies, in particular by practising Universal
Infection Control Precautions. Hand hygiene must be performed before and
after contact with patients and their environment.
Equality
and Diversity
The
jobholder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure
equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the
individual needs of patients and their families. No person whether they are staff, patient
or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender,
ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.
Training
and Personal Development Continuous Professional Development
The
jobholder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for
his/her own personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional
Development remains a priority. The
jobholder will undertake all mandatory training required for the role.
7. COMMUNICATION & WORKING
RELATIONSHIPS
Matron
Theatre Co-ordinator
All grades of Peri-operative staff
Ward and department staff
Sterile Services Department
Medical staff
Facilities staff
Allied Health Professionals
8. SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS
i)
PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Frequent;
standing, sitting, walking, kneeling and crouching to attend to patient needs
and roles and responsibilities. Moving & Handling of patients (10-120kg
(with lifting aids)) and equipment (weight 1-20kg) on a daily basis. Manual
dexterity required to be able to manipulate equipment eg preparation and
administration of injections, venepuncture, cannulation, application of
dressings, insertion and removal of catheters. Requirement to wear lead gowns
when working within the interventional radiology theatres.
ii) MENTAL EFFORT:
Frequent
and prolonged mental effort is required for example; to perform independent
assessment and diagnosis ensuring accuracy, making decisions regarding
patients discharge home, writing detailed clinical notes and planning further
management actions and calculating drug doses. Dealing with complex and
changing care needs of patients within an acute hospital environment
(includes communication with relatives/carers).
iii)
EMOTIONAL EFFORT: The post deals with
undiagnosed complaints; at times this can be challenging, stressful and
unpredictable. The attention to detail and the ability to deal with patients
and their relatives will require emotional stability and balance at all
times.
Unpredictable
workload requires the Perioperative Practitioner to be able to rapidly
prioritise their workload at all times. Exposure to difficult situations,
including distressed patients and relatives/carers. Dealing with, staffing
issues and performance issues. iv) WORKING CONDITIONS: Temperature should be controlled, but may
experience hot or cold work environment. Dealing with body fluids.
