Overview
To be responsible for providing skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of the operating theatre team and to participate in the assessment of patient care needs and implement and maintain agreed standards of care. Following Codes of Professional Practice provide high quality care to patients undergoing treatment within the Peri‑Operative Environment. Personal and professional growth is actively encouraged, and a wide range of career development opportunities are available including professional development support and access to perioperative degree modules. In return we will offer you the opportunity to broaden your existing knowledge of perioperative practice in a supportive and friendly environment. Our department supports the development of Student Operating Department Practitioners and Student Nurses, and we are keen to seek interest from proactive professionals who appreciate effective team working and strive to support learners and colleagues.
Responsibilities
* Manage, direct and evaluate the nursing care for a defined caseload of patients.
* Develop skills to provide senior nurse cover for the ward in the absence of the Ward Sister or Charge Nurse and Team Leaders.
* Contribute towards the continuing development of professional nursing practice on the ward.
* Maintain and develop high standards of nursing care, reflecting the beliefs about professional nursing practice and patient care outlined in the ward philosophy.
* Develop and maintain specialist knowledge of nursing practice relevant to the clinical area.
* Involve and encourage the patients' family and friends to be actively involved in the caring process.
* Communicate effectively information to patients, relatives, carers and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
* Work towards acting as a mentor and role model to others, reflecting the beliefs about professional nursing practice and patient care outlined in the ward philosophy.
* Conduct oneself in a professional manner and act as a role model to junior staff at all times.
* Be proactive in the timely discharge planning of patients; demonstrate and promote a patient‑centred style of clinical practice and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care from admission to discharge.
* Respond calmly to emergency situations, maintaining patient safety and seeking immediate support, and supporting the patient, family and other staff as required. Develop skills to act as Ward Team Co‑ordinator in rotation with other staff, participating in the allocation of workload and ensuring efficient bed management and effective patient care.
* Demonstrate a commitment to professional development and maintain registration in line with NMC requirements. Demonstrate a commitment to evidence‑based practice and clinical excellence. Work collegiately to promote innovation and work within the nursing team in the provision of an excellent standard of patient care in line with Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) values.
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse (part 1. 8. 12 or 15 of register depending on area of practice) or Operating Department Practitioner.
* Committed to delivering compassionate excellence.
* Good communication skills.
* Computer literacy.
* Good organisational skills.
* Evidence of practical experience within a multidisciplinary team.
* Able to work as part of a team.
* Ability to cope under pressure.
* Self‑aware and able to accept constructive criticism; specialist experience, knowledge and skills required for particular speciality.
* Involvement in change management.
* Ability to delegate and prioritise.
* Potential to facilitate and participate in research/benchmark and audit programmes.
* Ability to prioritise own workload, instruct and direct junior staff.
* You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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