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Job overview
* The post holder will be responsible for the routine daily planning and organisation of the allocated theatre, for clinical procedures and practice and participate in the department's administration as required.
* The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development of programmes of care and their implementation and evaluation.
* The post holder will be a qualified nurse/ODP and registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council/AODP with an up to date PIN number.
* The post holder is also expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision, and will be required to demonstrate procedures to, and supervise qualified and unqualified staff.
* The post holder will contribute to the overall good of the organisation by being a positive role model and to treat all staff, visitors and service users with courtesy.
* The post holder will undertake rotation across the specialities to cover the service where acquired skills allow.
Main duties of the job
* Monitor and maintain the quality of nursing activities and achieve the prescribed standards of nursing/ODP care set for the department.
* Maintain individualised nursing/ODP care according to guidance provided by the Professional Development Department and senior nursing staff.
* Provide counselling for patients, their relatives and nursing/ODP staff as appropriate.
* Liaise with colleagues and community staff to ensure continuity of clinical practice.
* Acting as a member of the theatre team.
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria
* RGN/RN or Diploma / Degree in Operating Department Practitioner
* Proof of Registration with NMC (nurses)/ Health & Care Professions Council (ODP's)
* Relevant experience working within theatres as a scrub practitioner
* ENB 998 or recognised equivalent, Essential to have undertaken a mentorship course.
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
* Able to work without clinical supervision.
* Ability to line manage staff in the absence of line manager.
* Essential leadership role skills.
* Able to work as a team member
* Able to manage learners
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* Good knowledge of all specialties
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential criteria
* Professional manner
* Good communication skills with patients and colleagues of all disciplines
* Enthusiastic and motivated
* Flexible and willing to rotate to all areas
* Flexible and willing to work variety of shift patterns including weekends/ nights/ on calls/ bank holidays
* Able to work under pressure
* Able to deal with stress
Attendance
Essential criteria
* Good attendance record
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND ADULTS
To comply with the Trust's Safeguarding Children and Adults policies, procedures and protocols. All individual members of staff (paid or unpaid) have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Your application form -
1. Provide only business email address for your referees - we are unable to request references from yahoo, Hotmail, Gmail accounts.
2. Make sure you to include all evidence of where you meet the essential requirement on the jobs description as this forms the base of our shortlisting criteria.
Other important information -
* Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
* Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.
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