Overview
Bank Associate Practitioner - Theatre
Band 4
Salary - £30,353 - £33,016
Due to increased Theatre & Minor Ops sessions we are looking to recruit Associate Theatre Practitioners to join our team. ATP’s will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team, to ensure high standards of care to a defined patient group and will be accountable to the Registered Nurse/ODP in Charge. The successful candidate will be expected to function as an independent practitioner whilst scrubbed, with support from qualified nursing/ODP circulating staff. The post holder will ensure a person-centred approach to care delivery, which is safe and effective to ensure and maintain quality. Other duties will include acting as patients advocate throughout their journey in theatres providing safe, dignified and high-quality care.
Assisting with the continual assessment of the conscious/unconscious patient’s care needs within the operating department. Carry out assigned duties to maintain cleanliness, sterility, order and safety within the Theatre environment, including cleaning tasks. You will be required to provide support to a variety of healthcare team members within theatre. Previous theatre experience as a band 2 or 3 is essential. Effective written and verbal communication skills are essential for this post. Active participation in continuing professional development is desirable.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk. NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 01324 618357 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
NHS Forth Valley Board aims to improve health and healthcare for the people of Forth Valley. For further information please visit our website to view copies of our Healthcare Strategy and Annual Review: www.nhsforthvalley.com
Qualifications
* Previous theatre experience as a band 2 or 3 is essential.
* Effective written and verbal communication skills are essential for this post.
Responsibilities
* Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure high standards of care for a defined patient group.
* Act as an independent practitioner whilst scrubbed, with support from circulating staff.
* Provide patient advocacy throughout the theatre journey with safe, dignified, and quality care.
* Assist with assessment of care needs for conscious/unconscious patients in the operating department.
* Maintain cleanliness, sterility, order and safety within the Theatre environment, including cleaning tasks.
* Support a variety of healthcare team members within theatre.
Additional Information
PVG Scheme requirement applies to this post. For information on the scheme, visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk. NHS Forth Valley is committed to equality and encourages applications from disabled people who meet the minimum criteria.
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