Overview
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We are looking for a highly motivated and professional HCPC/NMC registered Operating Department Practitioner/Theatre Nurse, to work with a team providing high quality care for patients who attend the service for the surgical and non-surgical management of foot and ankle pathology. Experience in Orthopedic/Podiatric Surgery scrub and previous Band 6 theatre/ management is essential.
The postholder will be working with Podiatric Surgery Consultants, Registrars, Podiatrists, ODPs, Theatre Assistants, HCAs, and Administration staff. The service offers Outpatient Clinics at Danetre Hospital Daventry, with Day Surgery based at the facilities of Danetre Hospital. The service is currently open from Monday to Friday. This role will mainly include working within the Day Surgery Unit supporting the theatre team to deliver the bi-weekly surgical lists, working alongside Podiatric Consultants and the rest of the team, with remaining time spent in clinic and supporting administrative/organisational duties linked with service delivery, both based at Danetre Hospital. The post holder will be required to deputise and work in partnership with the existing Theatre Team Lead to ensure a positive patient experience whilst in Podiatric Surgery delivering high standards of care throughout the department.
Responsibilities
* Work as Senior Theatre Practitioner in theatre alongside the Podiatric Consultant Surgeons and theatre team, to ensure safe and high quality care delivery within foot and ankle surgical procedures.
* Assist in coordinating the department on a day-to-day basis including the Day Surgery unit and clinics.
* Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure facilities and resources are available to deliver an efficient high standard of care for patients undergoing day case foot/ankle surgery under regional anaesthesia.
* Experience in anaesthetics and care of the deteriorating patient would be beneficial although not essential.
* Become competent, in practice and theory in all specialist fields of the department e.g., theatre, pre-operative assessment and follow up dressing clinics if these are not existing skills held.
* To ensure equipment is available for carrying out a wide range of procedures and can adapt skills and knowledge to suit working alongside different surgeons and specialties.
* To support the day to day running of the theatre lists and clinics in terms of administrative duties and organisation to ensure smooth running of surgical lists with support from the Team Lead.
* To supervise other staff as appropriate within the service and support with training and supervisory duties.
* To complete audits, stock checks and support with wider service changes with support from Team Lead.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Essential
o Registered health care professional (NMC or HCPC registration) Diploma / Degree
o Extensive Operating Theatre experience - approx 5 years as a guide
o Experience in anaesthetics and airway management
o Experience in managing junior staff including appraisal, supervision and performance
o Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area at specialist level of care
o Knowledge of Podiatric Surgery / Orthopaedic procedures or willingness to learn
o Post Graduation Courses & Qualifications within specialist area
* Desirable
o Experience as Senior Theatre Practitioner / Nurse
o Previous experience within the NHS desirable e.g. Theatre / Outpatients clinics
o Intermediate Life Support Trained
o Phlebotomy/IV cannulation skills desirable
o Knowledge and experience in post op dressings and wound care desirable
o Teaching Experience
Skills and Behaviours
* Ability to manage time effectively, priorities and work under pressure
* Be able to work within a theatre surgical setting for prolonged durations
* Strong interpersonal communication skills with colleagues and service users
* IT skills for use of an EPR system, performance monitoring information and writing clinical notes
* Able to communicate sensitive and detailed information written and verbally
* Maintain accurate patient records/documentation
* Manual handling of people and equipment in line with Trust policy
* Planning and organisational skills
* Desirable: Audit skills and experience using EPR systems such as SystemOne
About the Employer
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust (NHFT) is an integrated primary care and mental health trust providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital and community settings. NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve care and safety, focusing on opportunity, innovation, development and growth. Details include: Band 6, Permanent, Part-time, Location: Danetre Hospital, Daventry.
Additional information
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