Band 6 Theatre Charge Nurse

Job summary

The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs for allpatients, ensuring appropriately planned care is both implemented andevaluatedTo provide specialist advice without direct supervision and to lead the multidisciplinaryteam in the absence of the Team LeaderTo assist in the leadership and development of an identified group ofpractitioners within the Department.

The post holder will comply with the NMC or HCPC Coded of Professionaland demonstrates knowledge and application of Departmental and Trustpolicies and procedures

Main duties of the job

Liaise with the Team Leader (or Theatre Co-ordinator) to ensure thatpatients are prepared for Theatre in reasonable time and are received in tothe Theatre department adhering to the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist.? Assist in the safe handling, transfer and positioning of patients between allareas of the theatre department;? Provide skilled assistance when participating in the administration ofinfusions, drugs, blood & blood products.? Liaise& communicate with other departments e.g. laboratory services,Sterile Services Unit? Ensure all that all Theatre equipment is checked as suitable for use prior toeach patients operation? To demonstrate clinical expertise in practice in own surgical speciality orspecialty group? To be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs and thedevelopment, implementation and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring highstandards of evidence based care using a defined model of care.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

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