1.JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY As an experienced practitioner the jobholder will co-ordinate activities within the peri-operative environment ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times, providing support to qualified and unqualified staff within the department. He/she will play a key role in the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The jobholder will play an essential role assisting deputy/team leader in leading and teaching the peri-operative teams throughout the 24 hour period. The jobholder will act as a role model, promoting quality evidence-based practice, developing the peri-operative team and ensuring effective management of the department in the absence of the deputy/team Leaders. The jobholder will work within an environment for peri-operative patients Please see supportive addendum for further information. 2. ORGANISATIONAL CHART See attached Job Description 3. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY An understanding of the organisational structure and working practices of the organisation. Understanding of the local and national peri-operative agenda. Awareness of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies. Clinical Fulfils the requirements as directed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council or Health Care Professions Council to maintain and revalidate registration Maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies Act as a role model for the development of clinical skills and knowledge within the peri-operative team Maintain and promote a clean, secure and safe working environment Support the Team Leader in setting and monitoring standards and seek to continuously improve standards and the quality of patient care, including those standards defined in the National Benchmarks for Essential Care Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of peri-operative care for patients, ensuring written records are kept Acts in accordance with the professional code of conduct In conjunction with the Team Leader ensure management of clinical services and efficient deployment of staff according to service needs. Participate in the theatre on call rota, as required. Act in such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults at all times. Is familiar with and adheres to, the LTHT safeguarding policies. Raise concerns with regards to risk, danger, malpractice or wrong doing by following the LTHT Whistleblowing policy and supporting processes. Undertake duties on other wards or departments as and when required by service demands or patient need. Education and Training Contribute to the promotion of a positive learning environment within the clinical area In conjunction with the Team Leader ensure all staff have an individual performance development plan and annual appraisal Ensure both self and team members achieve annual mandatory training requirements Participate in preceptorship and mentorship programmes Undertake continuous professional and clinical development, seeking opportunities to enhance skills Managerial Working with Team Leader provide leadership to the clinical team, developing new rotas/ways of working Support Team Leader in staff rostering, ensuring adequate skill mix In conjunction with Team Leader closely monitor bank and agency usage Support Team Leader in investigating and responding to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and other significant events Work closely with Research and Innovation to promote research, disseminate outcomes and findings to support evidence based practice. Proactively promotes and uses the Leeds Improvement Method to improve the quality and safety of our services. Participate in own and others appraisals Work with Matron/Theatre Co-ordinator/Team Leader to promote the further development of peri-operative roles, as considered appropriate Deputise for Team Leader in their absence. Health and Safety/Risk Management All staff are responsible for working with their colleagues to maintain and improve the quality of services provided to our patients and other service users. This includes complying at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Policies, including Health and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed safe working procedures, and reporting incidents using the Trust Incident Reporting system. Patient and Public Involvement The Trust has a statutory duty to involve patients and public in evaluating and planning services. All staff have a responsibility to listen to the views of patients and to contribute to service improvements based on patient feedback. Respect for Patient Confidentiality The jobholder should respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role. 4. THE LEEDS WAY VALUES Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values Additionally, the following are core values which relate specifically to this post: Commitment to the development of peri-operative practice within the clinical setting Commitment to working in a multi-disciplinary team Commitment to maintain high standards of care in accordance with Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies Commitment to self development Commitment to maintaining a safe and clean environment 5.WEST YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION OF ACUTE TRUSTS (WYAAT) Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients. By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change. WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that ambition. 6. Infection Control The jobholder must comply at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Infection Control policies, in particular by practising Universal Infection Control Precautions. Hand hygiene must be performed before and after contact with patients and their environment. Equality and Diversity The jobholder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual needs of patients and their families. No person whether they are staff, patient or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc. Training and Personal Development Continuous Professional Development The jobholder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for his/her own personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional Development remains a priority. The jobholder will undertake all mandatory training required for the role. 7. COMMUNICATION & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Matron Theatre Co-ordinator All grades of Peri-operative staff Ward and department staff Sterile Services Department Medical staff Facilities staff Allied Health Professionals 8. SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS i) PHYSICAL EFFORT: Frequent; standing, sitting, walking, kneeling and crouching to attend to patient needs and roles and responsibilities. Moving & Handling of patients (10-120kg (with lifting aids)) and equipment (weight 1-20kg) on a daily basis. Manual dexterity required to be able to manipulate equipment eg preparation and administration of injections, venepuncture, cannulation, application of dressings, insertion and removal of catheters. Requirement to wear lead gowns when working within the interventional radiology theatres. ii) MENTAL EFFORT: Frequent and prolonged mental effort is required for example; to perform independent assessment and diagnosis ensuring accuracy, making decisions regarding patients discharge home, writing detailed clinical notes and planning further management actions and calculating drug doses. Dealing with complex and changing care needs of patients within an acute hospital environment (includes communication with relatives/carers). iii) EMOTIONAL EFFORT: The post deals with undiagnosed complaints; at times this can be challenging, stressful and unpredictable. The attention to detail and the ability to deal with patients and their relatives will require emotional stability and balance at all times. Unpredictable workload requires the Perioperative Practitioner to be able to rapidly prioritise their workload at all times. Exposure to difficult situations, including distressed patients and relatives/carers. Dealing with, staffing issues and performance issues. iv) WORKING CONDITIONS: Temperature should be controlled, but may experience hot or cold work environment. Dealing with body fluids.