Theatre Practitioner

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Teignmouth

Published: Published 3 days ago

Full time

Job overview

We are searching for a Theatre Practitioner to join our team!

Our Theatre Practitioner will provide high quality nursing care for all patients on the Day Case Pathway including Outpatient Dept Post operative care and discharge.

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To be responsible for the delivery of high-quality patient focused care.
To provide and maintain a safe environment for all patients attending Theatres and Outpatient dept.
To co-ordinate and carry out peri-operative care with minimal supervision.
To participate as a scrubbed or circulating member of the Theatre team.
To lead a theatre list in the absence of the team leader.
To lead outpatient dept clinics in the absence of the clinic nurse

Working for our organisation

We are a small, unique and caring bespoke unit providing mainly plastics, Dermatology and maxillo facial surgery. Although we also offer hernia and carpal tunnel procedures all under local anaesthesia.

Our out-patients clinics cover a wide range of clinical specialities as well as our dedicated nurse led dressing/ graft check clinics.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Perform comprehensive assessment of patients intra operative nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to patients healthcare needs.
To demonstrate high standards of clinical paractice.
To ensure high standards of patient care is given in accordance with agreed policies and procedures.
To ensure effective assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care through the development of written care plans.
Work collaboratively with other professionals to ensure that the arrival and departure of patients in the theatre suite, is in accordance with policy
Advise unit leader of proposed changes in the operating list, to ensure that patient safety and efficient safe service is maintained.
Accountable for own professional actions.
To ensure that all learners are guided and assessed to effectively achieve their objectives and standards of care.
To develop effective communication with the multi-disciplinary team, relatives and other nursing staff to ensure they receive clear and accurate information.
Responsible for planning the work load for a theatre list.
Promote and follow infection control policy. Adhere to handwashing procedure.
Recognise and respond to emergency situations.
Supervise and participate in the education and training of other members of the nursing team.
Participate in all elements of the WHO checklist.
Responsible for obtaining and inputting patients IT data, checking consent, relevant information/ documentation and maintaining appropriate charts/ records

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.

The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.