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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Patient / Client Care (both direct & indirect)

·         Carry out tasks in delivering and supporting direct patient care as directed by a registered nurse/operating department practitioner.

·         Assist in the restocking of supplies and maintenance of equipment as directed by a registered nurse/ODP.

·         Adhere to departmental and Directorate procedures for the use of supplies and equipment in order to promote effective and efficient use of resources.

·         Keep clinical areas clean and tidy and maintain a safe, pleasant environment.

·         Ensure that nursing/theatre documentation is maintained to the Trust standard (including electronic records).

·         Under supervision participate in conducting nursing/anaesthetic audit to achieve the agreed standards.

·         Under the supervision of the Theatre/Anaesthetic Co-ordinator contribute and participate in the process of setting goals and benchmarking standards of care.

·         In conjunction with the staff team contribute to developing and maintaining a departmental philosophy and model of care.

·         Demonstrate a holistic approach to patient care, underpinned by knowledge of evidence-based practice

·         To demonstrate awareness and compliance with Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards.

·         To be aware of the Trust’s framework of clinical governance within the department, seeking advice or guidance where necessary.

·         Identify and report clinical risks so that appropriate action can be taken in accordance with the Trust risk management policy.

·         To provide a suitable and safe environment for the physical, psychological and spiritual wellbeing for staff, patients/clients and their relatives/carers, seeking guidance or advice where necessary.

·         Record and report all incidents/complaints involving staff, patients and visitors in accordance with West Middlesex University Hospital policies and assist in any investigations as required under the support and supervision of a registered nurse/operating department practitioner.

·         To actively promote a healthy lifestyle for patients and staff appreciating national strategy requirements.

·         Actively manage own annual leave in line with Trust and local Policy and Procedure.

·         Maintain, update and develop personal and professional knowledge and skills by participating in the Trust’s 1:1 process and PDP development.

·         Participate in the programme for clinical supervision as required.

·         Maintain a personal, professional profile, identifying role and skill development in line with the Scope of Professional Practice.

Financial Responsibility

·         To work together with the operating team to ensure effective use of resources.

Policy Development

·         Under the supervision of the theatre/anaesthetic co-ordinator to readily assist on delegated projects relating to local policy development where applicable and within capabilities and skills.

·         To be actively involved in the implementation of Trust policies and procedures at department level, reinforcing their use.

·         To actively promote a healthy lifestyle for patients and staff appreciating national strategy requirements.

  Service Development

·         To assist the theatre teams and to contribute where possible, to the development and maintenance of a positive learning environment for colleagues, patients and visitors.

·         Continuously ensure that knowledge, skills, competencies are kept up to date and to undertake further training where opportunity arise.

Information Management

·         To be actively involved in maintaining data quality on Surginet, intraoperative documentation within CERNER electronic patient record system.

·         Undertake relevant training for electronic information systems in place and under development.

·         Following Trust / local guidelines order relevant tests and access results reported on CERNER.

·         Participate in the collection of audit and research data as required.

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