Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
To supervise the development of clinical teams by creating a learning environment in which the individuals performance is reviewed.
To supervise the delegation of work within the team and review performance.
To work with and on behalf of the Theatre Operational Lead managing key operational aspects of theatres and providing support and advice on all matters.
To establish excellent working relationships with all service users and actively encourage and promote joint working in the pursuit of continuous service improvement.
To effectively manage departmental budgets by co-ordinating the monitoring and review process of the use of income and expenditure
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Act as a role model within the clinical working area and to present a professional image to which inspires confidence and trust in the delivery of care.
Working within the NMC/AODP Scope of Professional Practice be professionally accountable and responsible to the team leader for the formulation and implementation of individual patient care, taking a dynamic and research based approach.
At all times to act as the patients advocate by considering their individual physical and psychological needs. Whilst providing and maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES
To keep professionally updated with current research relating to clinical practice and participate in supporting students and trainee ODPs.
To act as a mentor/preceptor to trained learners and facilitate the acquisition of newly trained staffs competencies and skills.
To personally take responsibility for own professional updating and maintain a personal record for future registration purposes.
To attend regular mandatory update training, fire lectures, moving and handling and resuscitation training within the requirements of the Trusts health and safety policy.
To promote an environment within ones own work area that is conducive to learning.
To actively develop own learning and develop clinical skills required to provide a high standard of Recovery Care.
To support learners in the area as own skills develop. Assist in the training programmes developed for individuals undergoing training in your work area.
LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
To assist the Recovery Manager/Team Leader with the smooth running of the recovery departments. Acknowledging own limitations and seeking and acting on advice where required.
To work within the larger multi-disciplinary team within theatres. Maintain efficient and effective communication throughout the team in order to ensure the highest standard of patient care.
In the absence of the team leader, provide leadership, direction and support to work colleagues.
To support and assist in the on-going performance of the IPR process in the recovery unit.
To provide professional support to all colleagues. Supporting newly qualified staff following an appropriate orientation programme.
GENERAL DUTIES
To observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
To actively participate in the annual performance review to identify personal development needs
To attend Trust Statutory and Mandatory training sessions as required and any other training courses relevant to the post.
To fully comply with the relevant sections of the Health and Safety at Work Act. They must also understand and implement St Helens and Knowsley Hospitals NHS Hospitals Trust Statement of Policy on Health and Safety at Work and the Trust corporate Health and Safety Policies and Procedures. You are required to follow all applicable rules and procedures relating to Health and Safety at Work and to take all responsible precautions to avoid actions.
To be aware of the confidential aspects of the post. To keep up to date with the requirements of information governance; undertake mandatory training and follow Trust policies and procedures to ensure that trust information is dealt with legally, securely, efficiently and effectively. Breaches of confidentiality will result in disciplinary action that may involve dismissal. You must maintain the confidentiality of information about service user staff and organisational business in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation 2018 (GDPR) and Caldicott principles.
The post holder should also be aware that, regardless of any action taken by the employing authority, breaches of confidentiality could result in civil action for damages.
All staff will be treated with respect by management, colleagues, patients and visitors and equally staff will treat management, colleagues, patients and visitors with the same level of respect. Staff will be supported to challenge any discriminatory behaviour that may be based on differences in race, disability, language, culture, religion, sexuality, age, and gender or employment status.
You will be expected to undertake the Trusts commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
To ensure that when creating, managing and sharing information records it is done in an appropriate way, subject to statutory requirements and agreed security and confidentiality policies, procedures and guidelines. All employees are responsible for implementing and maintaining data quality, ensuring that records are legible and attributable and that the record keeping is contemporaneous
In accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008, the post holder will actively participate in the prevention and control of infection within the capacity of their role. The Act requires the post holder to attend infection prevention and control training on induction and at regular updates and to take responsibility for the practical application of the training in the course of their work. Infection prevention and control must be included in any personal development plan and/or appraisal.
To adhere to relevant Code of Practice of Professional body (if appropriate)
The post holder must be flexible in the duties performed and it is expected that similar duties, not specifically listed above, will be carried out as required and may be cross site.
The duties contained in this job description are not intended to be exhaustive. The duties and responsibilities of this post are likely to evolve in line with the Trusts continued organisational development.
To adhere to the NHS Constitution and its principles and values. You must be aware of your Duty of Candour which means that you must be open and honest during your employment and if you see something wrong, you must raise it. You must read the NHS Constitution in full and can download this from the Trusts intranet site or the www.gov.uk website. Hard copies are available from the HR Department on request.
The Trust is a non-smoking site. Failure to follow this rule could lead to disciplinary action.
