Job summary
Worcestershire Acute Hospital Trust is looking for experienced theatre practitioners who
are highly motivated and committed to join our dynamic Operating Theatre
Team. We provide a range of services
over three sites, Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Alexandra Hospital and
Kidderminster Treatment Centre.
Our mission is to
work together with our partners in health and social care to provide safe,
effective, personalised and integrated care for local people, delivered
consistently across all services by skilled and compassionate staff.
We recognise that our excellent nursing staff are key in
enabling and providing compassionate, patient centred care and we are looking
for qualified staff that have experience of working in the theatre environment. We are looking for staff with
energy, enthusiasm, commitment and drive, with a flexible attitude to work and
the ability to cope under pressure.
Depending on which hospital you are working at you may be
expected to work occasional evening shifts, night shifts and on calls from
home. Part-time and flexible working opportunities are available.
You will provide care to a range of patients within various
surgical specialities including Gynae and General Surgery, Upper and lower GI, Maxilla-Facial
and Oral Surgery, Urology, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Vascular, Day Surgery, ENT
and Paediatric specialities.
Main duties of the job
To ensure the
maintenance of a high quality, patient focused care at all times through the
effective management of staff and resources.
To provide
effective leadership and act as a good role model, working with all members of
the multi-disciplinary team.
To provide and
maintain a safe environment for all patients attending theatres for a surgical
procedure.
To co-ordinate
and carry out all aspects of care in the best interests of the patient and
family.
To provide
supervision, support and education to qualified and unqualified staff.
To act as
patient advocate throughout the theatre process.
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
- Best services for local people
- Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
- Best use of resources
- Best people
Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of individualised care
To be responsible for
the organising of the peri-operative care of assigned patients in a designated
area of theatres
To take appropriate
action to ensure the safety of patients, including the delegation of patient
care to staff with the appropriate level of skill at all times and to report
any accidents / incidents to the team leader as appropriate
To maintain accurate
records at all times, ensuring appropriate reporting mechanisms are used
To be responsible for
the accurate and timely completion of all patient care records on the electronic
patient management system
To be responsible for
attending training sessions for the safe use of medical devices and equipment
and ensure that all equipment is used safely and maintained in accordance with
the manufacturers instructions
Education and Training
To supervise the
training of qualified and unqualified staff and assist junior staff to develop
clinical and managerial skills in accordance with the competencies within the
theatre suite
To act as preceptor /
mentor for staff, students and other health care professionals
To participate in
teaching learners in accordance with their objectives working closely with the
appropriate training facilitators
To provide support and
supervision of learners newly qualified staff, student nurses and student
ODPs
To participate in
relevant education programmes and attend mandatory training days
Maintain a wide
knowledge of current health, surgical and theatre issues by reading relevant
journals and attending study days where appropriate
Provide feedback from
in-house/external training courses in order to disseminate knowledge
To have an
understanding of a range of work procedures and practices, which requires
expertise within the speciality of the unit, underpinned by theoretical
knowledge or relevant practical experience
Management
To manage a designated
area in theatre on a day-to-day basis in the absence of the team leaders
Maintain
the custody of controlled drugs according to statutory procedure, ordering
replacements, checking and administering all drugs according to policy
To
order and maintain adequate stocks of supplies and provisions, within the suite
under the supervision of the team leader
To inform and discuss
with the team leader any problems regarding staff management.
Ensure the health and
safety of all staff, patients and visitors, reporting all accidents, incidents
and near misses on the electronic reporting system as appropriate and to the team
leader / co-ordinator as necessary
To be responsible for
the equipment in own speciality, ensuring it is used safely and effectively,
kept in working order and properly maintained
To assist in all areas
of the theatre suite if the clinical situation or staffing levels demand
Promote and maintain
good relations and communication with other departments, multi-disciplinary teams
and within the theatre suite
To be conversant with
and adhere to all trust and departmental policies and procedures
Professional
To maintain a
professional attitude at all times, developing your role to ensure high quality
care delivery and in accordance with the nursing and ODP codes of conduct
To actively participate
in research and audit projects where appropriate
To participate in performance
appraisals and review
To effectively manage
the team in the absence of the team leaders
Provide accurate and
timely collection and submission of appropriate theatre activity data, using
the appropriate manual and computerised systems
To have an understanding
of risk management and to participate in the identification/analysis of risk
To assist in the
maintenance of day-to-day discipline within the department. To inform the team leader of staff failing to
meet the required standard of performance and taking appropriate action when
required
To provide appropriate
skilled and effective assistance as a member of the theatre team, as a scrub,
circulating, anaesthetic or recovery practitioner
To maintain high
standards of care, clinical expertise and efficiency in accordance with theatre
policies and procedures
To accept personal
responsibility and accountability for your infection prevention and control
practice
To ensure that you
receive mandatory updates in infection control
General duties:
Participate in
the on-call rota or out of hours duties as required for emergency surgery
To provide short-term
cover for colleagues during periods of leave
To adhere to
the trusts IT policies regarding email and internet usage
To ensure that all Trust standards are maintained
and monitored to improve the quality of care to all whom come into contact with
services provided by this trust
Every employee has a duty to take care of the health
and safety of him / herself and of other persons who may be affected by his /
her acts or omissions at work and to cooperate with the trust to ensure that
statutory and trust regulations are complied with
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of individualised care
To be responsible for
the organising of the peri-operative care of assigned patients in a designated
area of theatres
To take appropriate
action to ensure the safety of patients, including the delegation of patient
care to staff with the appropriate level of skill at all times and to report
any accidents / incidents to the team leader as appropriate
To maintain accurate
records at all times, ensuring appropriate reporting mechanisms are used
To be responsible for
the accurate and timely completion of all patient care records on the electronic
patient management system
To be responsible for
attending training sessions for the safe use of medical devices and equipment
and ensure that all equipment is used safely and maintained in accordance with
the manufacturers instructions
Education and Training
To supervise the
training of qualified and unqualified staff and assist junior staff to develop
clinical and managerial skills in accordance with the competencies within the
theatre suite
To act as preceptor /
mentor for staff, students and other health care professionals
To participate in
teaching learners in accordance with their objectives working closely with the
appropriate training facilitators
To provide support and
supervision of learners newly qualified staff, student nurses and student
ODPs
To participate in
relevant education programmes and attend mandatory training days
Maintain a wide
knowledge of current health, surgical and theatre issues by reading relevant
journals and attending study days where appropriate
Provide feedback from
in-house/external training courses in order to disseminate knowledge
To have an
understanding of a range of work procedures and practices, which requires
expertise within the speciality of the unit, underpinned by theoretical
knowledge or relevant practical experience
Management
To manage a designated
area in theatre on a day-to-day basis in the absence of the team leaders
Maintain
the custody of controlled drugs according to statutory procedure, ordering
replacements, checking and administering all drugs according to policy
To
order and maintain adequate stocks of supplies and provisions, within the suite
under the supervision of the team leader
To inform and discuss
with the team leader any problems regarding staff management.
Ensure the health and
safety of all staff, patients and visitors, reporting all accidents, incidents
and near misses on the electronic reporting system as appropriate and to the team
leader / co-ordinator as necessary
To be responsible for
the equipment in own speciality, ensuring it is used safely and effectively,
kept in working order and properly maintained
To assist in all areas
of the theatre suite if the clinical situation or staffing levels demand
Promote and maintain
good relations and communication with other departments, multi-disciplinary teams
and within the theatre suite
To be conversant with
and adhere to all trust and departmental policies and procedures
Professional
To maintain a
professional attitude at all times, developing your role to ensure high quality
care delivery and in accordance with the nursing and ODP codes of conduct
To actively participate
in research and audit projects where appropriate
To participate in performance
appraisals and review
To effectively manage
the team in the absence of the team leaders
Provide accurate and
timely collection and submission of appropriate theatre activity data, using
the appropriate manual and computerised systems
To have an understanding
of risk management and to participate in the identification/analysis of risk
To assist in the
maintenance of day-to-day discipline within the department. To inform the team leader of staff failing to
meet the required standard of performance and taking appropriate action when
required
To provide appropriate
skilled and effective assistance as a member of the theatre team, as a scrub,
circulating, anaesthetic or recovery practitioner
To maintain high
standards of care, clinical expertise and efficiency in accordance with theatre
policies and procedures
To accept personal
responsibility and accountability for your infection prevention and control
practice
To ensure that you
receive mandatory updates in infection control
General duties:
Participate in
the on-call rota or out of hours duties as required for emergency surgery
To provide short-term
cover for colleagues during periods of leave
To adhere to
the trusts IT policies regarding email and internet usage
To ensure that all Trust standards are maintained
and monitored to improve the quality of care to all whom come into contact with
services provided by this trust
Every employee has a duty to take care of the health
and safety of him / herself and of other persons who may be affected by his /
her acts or omissions at work and to cooperate with the trust to ensure that
statutory and trust regulations are complied with
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Competent to scrub / assist anaesthetist / recover wide range of elective and emergency patients
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of clinical supervision
- Previous experience of working in the perioperative environment in a training or support worker role or other relatable clinical environment (ie endoscopy, HDU)
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1 (currently registered with NMC or Registered ODP (currently registered with HCPC)
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Mentoring qualification
- Peri-operative diploma
- Relevant post-basic qualification
Knowledge and skills, Personal Qualities, Other Job Requirements
Essential
- Awareness of current peri-operative practice
- Reporting incidents using datix or similar reporting system
- Knowledge of anatomy/physiology knowledge relevant to role
- Good verbal, literacy and communication skills
- Ability to maintain accurate and legible patient records
- Computer literate (use of IT software packages e.g. Word, Email)
- Understanding of manual handling practices and policies
- Awareness of Health and Safety
- Ability to identify personal development needs
- Ability to adapt to new situations
- Ability to self direct and also work with a team
- Self-awareness in assessing own knowledge, competence and boundaries
- Enhanced disclosure clearance
- Excellent attendance and time keeping
- Willing to work across hospital sites within scope of practice as and when required
- Able to work and cope with rotating shift patterns - early, late, night shifts over seven days of the week and on-call as necessary
- To deputise for the team leader as necessary
Desirable
- Awareness of Clinical Governance
- Budget awareness
- Leadership skills
- Self-confidence with an approachable persona
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Competent to scrub / assist anaesthetist / recover wide range of elective and emergency patients
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of clinical supervision
- Previous experience of working in the perioperative environment in a training or support worker role or other relatable clinical environment (ie endoscopy, HDU)
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1 (currently registered with NMC or Registered ODP (currently registered with HCPC)
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Mentoring qualification
- Peri-operative diploma
- Relevant post-basic qualification
Knowledge and skills, Personal Qualities, Other Job Requirements
Essential
- Awareness of current peri-operative practice
- Reporting incidents using datix or similar reporting system
- Knowledge of anatomy/physiology knowledge relevant to role
- Good verbal, literacy and communication skills
- Ability to maintain accurate and legible patient records
- Computer literate (use of IT software packages e.g. Word, Email)
- Understanding of manual handling practices and policies
- Awareness of Health and Safety
- Ability to identify personal development needs
- Ability to adapt to new situations
- Ability to self direct and also work with a team
- Self-awareness in assessing own knowledge, competence and boundaries
- Enhanced disclosure clearance
- Excellent attendance and time keeping
- Willing to work across hospital sites within scope of practice as and when required
- Able to work and cope with rotating shift patterns - early, late, night shifts over seven days of the week and on-call as necessary
- To deputise for the team leader as necessary
Desirable
- Awareness of Clinical Governance
- Budget awareness
- Leadership skills
- Self-confidence with an approachable persona
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
