Theatres Practitioners (Scrub - Nurse/ODP) - Lewisham Surgical Centre

Ensure the provision of advice, support and health information to patients and their carers in order to promote a health-based service. Ensure workload of colleagues does not jeopardise safe standards of practice and initiate action if necessary. Participate in the daily checking and maintenance of essential equipment Transports/manages people and/or items such as equipment or specimens safely and to time consistent with legislation, policies and procedures. Maintain accurate and legible records of all clinical and legal documentation to include accident / incident reporting, with regard to HCPC/NMC statutory and Trust polices. Ensures all aspects of clinical care including interventions and investigations are performed, assessed and reported upon in a timely fashion and in a manner consistent with legislation, policy and procedures. Liaise with all members of the multi-professional team to ensure that care is assessed, planned, delivered and evaluated within a multi-professional framework, in the interests of the patient, and that care is communicated to all team members. . Risk and Governance Where necessary, assists in the investigation of the nursing aspect of complaints, accidents and clinical incidents and be involved with corrective action with the guidance of the Theatre & Recovery Co-ordinator and Senior Theatre Practitioners, reporting any serious or untoward incidents in line with Trust policy. Ensures all Trust/Directorate policies and procedures including EC Directives, Health and Safety at work, COSHH and Moving and Handling policies are adhered to. Ensures all equipment and supplies in the clinical area are maintained and checked to enable practitioners to deliver care efficiently and safely. Research and development, education and training Assists in providing and maintaining an environment conducive to learning and development to maximise the potential of staff. Assists in creating and maintaining, in conjunction with Senior Theatre Practitioners and the Theatre & Recovery Co-ordinator, systems which provide effective Clinical Supervision and Practice Supervision for all staff members to include learners allocated to the clinical area. Contributes to ensuring that staff in the clinical area are up-to-date with new developments, and able to access appropriate continuing education. Encourages the exchange of information, ideas and experiences. Takes responsibility for own professional development in conjunction with the Theatre & Recovery Co-ordinator and Practice Development Facilitator. Keeps up-to-date with current trends and developments in practice related to operating theatres Continually monitors and evaluates the standard of care delivered to patients through the use and facilitation of quality assurance tools in clinical areas. Is involved in clinical audit, taking action with support and guidance to improve any areas of weakness. Assists in facilitating and encouraging the setting of standards and development of guidelines and protocols, which ensure provision of a high quality, up-to-date, evidence based service. Participate in trials of new equipment and supplies. Where appropriate, participates in clinical research trials for patients within the clinical areas, liaising with relevant health care professionals. Workforce Works in close partnership and co-operation with the Senior Theatre Practitioners and Theatre & Recovery Co-ordinator, thus ensuring effective management of the clinical area. Assists in leading the theatre team where applicable. Financial Is aware of financial pressures within the NHS and actively contributes to the prudent use of equipment and the prevention of waste. Partnerships Communications and Relationships Is expected to establish communication with Senior Theatre Practitioners and Theatre & Recovery Co-ordinator to assist in the resolution of any complex or sensitive situations. Is aware of the barriers to communication and is able to use understanding, tact and reassurance skills. General Represents the Division and clinical area both internally, within the Trust and externally. Attends relevant meetings and participates in discussions relating to the improvement of the service. Accesses effective clinical supervision to allow personal reflection on own practice and development of staff both personally and professionally. Ensures current HCPC/NMC registration at all times.