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The role would be that of a band 5 working in general /gynaecology surgery and orthopaedics. A band 5 would be expected to take charge of a list and ensure the patient had the best, safest and efficient experience perioperatively. They would help coordinate the equipment requirements ensuring the list ran smoothly and any specimens taken were dealt with appropriately and labelled correctly.
Job responsibilities
Apply specialist knowledge underpinned by theory to practice in an acute critical care area across a range of diverse procedures.
Ensure the provision of the physical and psychological environment which is conducive to providing optimum care for perioperative patients.
Responsible for the provision of care to a designed caseload of patients within an acute critical area, analysing, assessing and making clinical judgements, within the remit of the role as required. Provides support to junior staff during this process.
Communicate effectively, demonstrating empathy and reassurance when dealing with patients, relatives, carers, all members of the organisation and external agencies.
Adhere to policies and procedures and propose changes to working practices for own work area.
Following successful completion of competencies, frequently takes charge of a designated area in theatre and occasionally takes charge of the Operating Department in the absence of the Theatre Sister.
Responsible for the safe use of expensive and highly complex equipment and pharmaceutical products utilised within the acute critical care area. Possesses knowledge of the management of these resources.
Abides by legal requirements and statutory rules relating to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or the Association of Operating Department Practitioners.
Assists in the establishment and implementation of systems that evaluate standards of practice such as Essence of Care and Nursing Strategy.
Maintains accurate and confidential perioperative care documentation.
Participates in research and audit as required and applies research findings into clinical practice.
Takes part in the initiation of new ideas and implements evidence based on practice.
Mentors and facilitates the education of staff nurses, operating department practitioners, pre‑registered student nurses, trainee operating department practitioners and theatre support workers.
Demonstrates commitment to IWL principles and flexible working patterns to meet the needs of the service and staff.
Tackles discrimination and harassment and promotes equality and diversity in the workplace.
Reduces sickness absence, workplace accidents and promotes zero tolerance of violence against staff.
Takes responsibility for personal development, education and the development of a Personal Development Plan.
Is aware of and complies with all Trust infection prevention and control policies, including hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene, and undertakes annual training/updates in infection prevention and control.
Communicates effectively with all members of the multi‑disciplinary care team to promote positive working relationships within the operating department and throughout the directorate, and with external agencies. Communicates with patients, relatives of patients and visitors to ensure they receive all possible assistance, promoting good public relations.
Delivers and maintains a high‑quality service to patients, carers, families and users of the acute perioperative area, ensuring effective working relations are maintained throughout the team.
This post is deemed to require a Disclosure Check Enhanced Level with the Criminal Records Bureau. This is due to the fact the post has access to children or vulnerable adults. Further information on the Disclosure Service is available from www.disclosure.gov.uk.
This job description is intended as a guide to the duties and responsibilities of the post and should not be regarded as a complete list of those required to be fulfilled under the written statement of the main terms and conditions of employment.
The contents may be amended from time to time subject to developing service needs although such amendment would occur following appropriate consultation with the postholder.
Qualifications
* 1st Level Registration OR minimum NVQ Level 3 in Operating Department Practice
* Relevant teaching certificate
* Diploma in Nursing or Operating Department Practice
Experience
* Minimum of 12 months experience in a relevant specialist area
* Completion of competency package
Knowledge
* Good understanding of both theory and practice for orthopaedic scrub staff
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.
£32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata per annum
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