Ensure that the agreed standards of care are maintained at optimum level, informing the unit manager of any concerns. Assist with the organisation of the reception and discharge of patients, ensuring that they receive safe and competent care during the immediate and post-operative period. Act as a resource/advisor to junior healthcare / support workers and students in the delivery of research based programmes of care, ensuring the appropriate teaching, assessment, planning and evaluation is undertaken. Ensure that all patient documentation is completed and kept up-to-date, and that care plans provide an accurate progress record and response to treatment.
Assist with accidents and incidents involving patients, staff relatives and visitors. Complete statements and incident forms and reports such incidents and accidents appropriately and in a timely manner. Participate in the Quality Assurance tool within the Critical Care Directorate. Provide skilled high quality Peri-operative care to all patient groups.
Assist in ensuring that all patients are safe to be transferred back to ward areas, in accordance with the recovery area protocol. Provide skilled high quality assistance to the anaesthetist. Adhere to the NMC / HCPC Code of Professional Conduct at all times Please see attached job description for more information.