Job summary
St Joseph's Hospital are looking forTheatre Anaesthetics/Recovery Practitioner to join their busy Theatre department.
In partnership with other professionals provide excellent patient care. This process should include relevant assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care in accordance with the Hospital & Departmental policies.Ensure high standards of infection control, aseptic technique and overall cleanliness within practices and the department.Ensure that theatre documentation is highly accurate and maintained to high standard (including electronic records).Participate in the collection of audit data as required and use findings to contribute to the improvement of patient care.In conjunction with their team contribute to developing and maintaining a department ethos and a standard approach to the delivery of excellent patient care.
Main duties of the job
Provide a holistic approach to patient care and maintain excellent clinical standards of practice. Within the ethos of the department using research and evidence-based practice.Set goals and benchmark standards of care within their area, collaborating with other members of the theatre team to ensure the patients needs are met to a consistently high standard.To actively participate in the Hospitals framework of clinical governance within the department area, including reporting of incidents and adverse events.Identify and report clinical risks and report to the departmental manager so that appropriate action can be taken in accordance with the Hospital risk management policy.To take part in the out of hours theatre on call rota.Participate in the organisations appraisal and personal development plan schemes by meeting with their team lead on a regular basis.Participate in the programme for clinical supervision as required.Maintain a personal, professional profile, identifying role and skill developments in line with the Scope of Professional Practice and NMC / HCPC guidelines.To participate in staff education and development, including orientation and supervision and act as a mentor and a resource for learners and the theatre team.
About us
St Joseph's Hospital approach all aspects of work with an innovative mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. We put our patients at the heart of everything we do.
At St Joseph's Hospital, we each play our part in creating a constructive and welcoming working environment where everyone is empowered to do their best work. We encourage our people to work together, driving excellence and improving patient outcomes.
Our combination of the latest facilities and world-class expertise give you the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of experiences to help grow your knowledge at our independent private hospital.
Located just two miles north of the M4 in Newport, the hospital is easy to get to from Cardiff, Bristol, Monmouth, and Abergavenny.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In partnership with other professionals provide excellent patient care. This process should include relevant assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care in accordance with the Hospital & Departmental policies.Ensure high standards of infection control, aseptic technique and overall cleanliness within practices and the department.Ensure that theatre documentation is highly accurate and maintained to high standard (including electronic records).Participate in the collection of audit data as required and use findings to contribute to the improvement of patient care.In conjunction with their team contribute to developing and maintaining a department ethos and a standard approach to the delivery of excellent patient care.Provide a holistic approach to patient care and maintain excellent clinical standards of practice. Within the ethos of the department using research and evidence-based practice.Set goals and benchmark standards of care within their area, collaborating with other members of the theatre team to ensure the patients needs are met to a consistently high standard.To actively participate in the Hospitals framework of clinical governance within the department area, including reporting of incidents and adverse events.Identify and report clinical risks and report to the departmental manager so that appropriate action can be taken in accordance with the Hospital risk management policy.To take part in the out of hours theatre on call rota.Participate in the organisations appraisal and personal development plan schemes by meeting with their team lead on a regular basis.Participate in the programme for clinical supervision as required.Maintain a personal, professional profile, identifying role and skill developments in line with the Scope of Professional Practice and NMC / HCPC guidelines.To participate in staff education and development, including orientation and supervision and act as a mentor and a resource for learners and the theatre team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In partnership with other professionals provide excellent patient care. This process should include relevant assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care in accordance with the Hospital & Departmental policies.Ensure high standards of infection control, aseptic technique and overall cleanliness within practices and the department.Ensure that theatre documentation is highly accurate and maintained to high standard (including electronic records).Participate in the collection of audit data as required and use findings to contribute to the improvement of patient care.In conjunction with their team contribute to developing and maintaining a department ethos and a standard approach to the delivery of excellent patient care.Provide a holistic approach to patient care and maintain excellent clinical standards of practice. Within the ethos of the department using research and evidence-based practice.Set goals and benchmark standards of care within their area, collaborating with other members of the theatre team to ensure the patients needs are met to a consistently high standard.To actively participate in the Hospitals framework of clinical governance within the department area, including reporting of incidents and adverse events.Identify and report clinical risks and report to the departmental manager so that appropriate action can be taken in accordance with the Hospital risk management policy.To take part in the out of hours theatre on call rota.Participate in the organisations appraisal and personal development plan schemes by meeting with their team lead on a regular basis.Participate in the programme for clinical supervision as required.Maintain a personal, professional profile, identifying role and skill developments in line with the Scope of Professional Practice and NMC / HCPC guidelines.To participate in staff education and development, including orientation and supervision and act as a mentor and a resource for learners and the theatre team.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Able to establish and maintain relationships within the Healthcare Team.
- Communicates complex and sensitive information to patients, significant others and multidisciplinary teams. Able to negotiate, persuade, motivate and reassure others. Understands and overcomes barriers to communication.
- Has the ability to evaluate own strengths and development needs and seek advice where appropriate.
- Has the ability to identify problems, analyse and compare appropriate information before reaching a judgement and making a decision.
- Has an understanding of clinical governance.
- Planning and organisation of a number of straightforward tasks, activities or programmes, some of which may be ongoing.
- Physically able to perform the requirements of the role. Highly developed physical skills, dexterity and accuracy important/precision, hand/eye coordination.
- Plans, implements and evaluates individual programmes of care, seeking the advice of others where necessary. Consults liaises and works with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Works to organisational policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Suggests changes if appropriate within context of own role.
- Understands personal responsibility for the effective management of resources and safe use of equipment. Ensures maintenance of equipment and takes responsibility of appropriate safe handling and storage of patient personal possessions.
- Provides advice, support and day-today supervision to junior members of the team and students.
- Accurately maintains patient records, records own data, and have an awareness of data protection and Caldicott issues.
- Basic IT skills to enable input of data.
- Participates in audits in own clinical area, and use results of research to inform own clinical practice.
- Understands and works within codes of conduct and practice. Uses own initiative within established procedures taking responsibility for own actions. Is accountable for the actions of non-registered members of the team. Acts as an advocate for patients where necessary.
- Physically able to undertake the ongoing requirements of the role. Frequent sitting or standing in a restricted position/frequent moderate effort for several short periods.
- Required to concentrate in routine and occasionally unpredictable work situations.
- Displays exemplary standards of personal and professional behaviour and integrity at all times. Has the ability to deal with distressing and emotional circumstances.
- Works in an environment where there is exposure to unpleasant working conditions and hazards.
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification in Nursing or Operating Department Practice.
- Current professional registration with the HCPC or NMC.
Experience
Essential
- Experience working within the Operating Department and demonstrable competency in chosen theatre discipline.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Able to establish and maintain relationships within the Healthcare Team.
- Communicates complex and sensitive information to patients, significant others and multidisciplinary teams. Able to negotiate, persuade, motivate and reassure others. Understands and overcomes barriers to communication.
- Has the ability to evaluate own strengths and development needs and seek advice where appropriate.
- Has the ability to identify problems, analyse and compare appropriate information before reaching a judgement and making a decision.
- Has an understanding of clinical governance.
- Planning and organisation of a number of straightforward tasks, activities or programmes, some of which may be ongoing.
- Physically able to perform the requirements of the role. Highly developed physical skills, dexterity and accuracy important/precision, hand/eye coordination.
- Plans, implements and evaluates individual programmes of care, seeking the advice of others where necessary. Consults liaises and works with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Works to organisational policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Suggests changes if appropriate within context of own role.
- Understands personal responsibility for the effective management of resources and safe use of equipment. Ensures maintenance of equipment and takes responsibility of appropriate safe handling and storage of patient personal possessions.
- Provides advice, support and day-today supervision to junior members of the team and students.
- Accurately maintains patient records, records own data, and have an awareness of data protection and Caldicott issues.
- Basic IT skills to enable input of data.
- Participates in audits in own clinical area, and use results of research to inform own clinical practice.
- Understands and works within codes of conduct and practice. Uses own initiative within established procedures taking responsibility for own actions. Is accountable for the actions of non-registered members of the team. Acts as an advocate for patients where necessary.
- Physically able to undertake the ongoing requirements of the role. Frequent sitting or standing in a restricted position/frequent moderate effort for several short periods.
- Required to concentrate in routine and occasionally unpredictable work situations.
- Displays exemplary standards of personal and professional behaviour and integrity at all times. Has the ability to deal with distressing and emotional circumstances.
- Works in an environment where there is exposure to unpleasant working conditions and hazards.
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification in Nursing or Operating Department Practice.
- Current professional registration with the HCPC or NMC.
Experience
Essential
- Experience working within the Operating Department and demonstrable competency in chosen theatre discipline.
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).
