Theatre Practitioner RGN or ODP
Job Title Theatre Practitioner RGN or ODP
Location Bath
Job Type Permanent
Speciality Theatre Practitioner RGN or ODP
Rates £26,000 - £40,664 per annum

Description

The role is responsible for providing and maintaining the highest possible standard of clinical care for our patients, by ensuring a clean safe and well equipped environment for them and the rest of the team.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • To provide and maintain the highest possible standard of clinical care for the patients.
  • To ensure all documentation is completed accurately, giving and receiving patient centred handovers.
  • To maintain cleanliness and IPC within the operating department, and to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required.
  • Identify personal objectives, reflect on progress and set a personal development plan annually in order to develop within post.
  • Liaise with Lead nurse in agreeing how identified training and development needs are met.
  • Ensure that own practice is kept updated using an appropriate model of clinical supervision.
  • Take every opportunity to expand own practice in line with the principles contained within the Nursing and Midwifery Council guidelines and protocols.
  • Ensure that all elements contained within the NMC/ HCPC Code of Professional Conduct are adhered to, including ensuring maintenance of anaesthetic registration requirements if appropriate
  • Develop clinical knowledge and professional skills through relevant training.
  • Follow guidelines on maintaining patient’s notes and documents, ensuring legibility and accuracy of nursing records, being aware of the legal implications of these documents.
  • Ensure good communication exists between all healthcare professionals caring for patients and to promote harmonious working relationships and safe working practices.
  • To take all measures to ensure the safety of patients. To report all accidents/incidents promptly to the nurse in charge, also completing the relevant form correctly.
  • To be familiar with all departmental and emergency equipment.
  • To ensure the safe care and custody of patient’s property and valuables in line with the agreed procedure.
  • To assist in carrying out audit as required in relation to the service.
  • Report and assist in investigating complaints/untoward incidents.
  • To complete Mandatory training as and when required.

For more information, please get in touch with Chris Taylor on +44(0) 203 411 5531 or email on chris@permanenthire.co.uk