Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Practitioner to join our department.
The post holders will work in conjunction with the Lead Practitioner to develop and implement, a quality peri-operative service to meet the needs of all clients requiring surgery. Responsible for the smooth and efficient running of Theatre Admissions Unit at Northern General Hospital
Other duties will be to deputise for team Lead Practitioner in their absent managing staffing, efficient use of theatre time and attending relevant meetings. Assist and support the Lead Practitioner in the development and implementation of an effective strategy to reflect the needs of Operating Services Business plan and annual service objectives.
Main duties of the job
Maintain a dynamic enthusiastic role model providing clinical leadership on speciality issues to ensure a high standard of care.
Incorporating evidence/research based practice. The post holder will assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised programmes of care of patients during pre- operative and peri-operative period.
Evaluate the patients programme of care with other members of the care team.
Recognise the rights, dignity and confidentiality of the patient, staff and visitors and ensure they are protected at all times.
Co-operate with staff from other departments to develop effective channels of communication and to provide a safe and caring environment for patients, relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team.
In collaboration with Lead Practitioner develop clinical standards, policies and procedures to ensure a high quality service is delivered.
Act at all times within the policies and procedures of the Unit/Directorate.
May assist/ undertake audit to ensure that the service provision complies with agreed clinical standards, policies and procedures.
To promote innovation in clinical practice by obtaining, evaluating and disseminating information to support clinical decision making.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Registered Practitioners (General Level 1) with valid NMC Registration or equivalent HCPC registration
2. To have completed the national PEAP programme for practice supervisors or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998 or City and Guilds 730 or equivalent teaching qualification.
3. Management experience
4. Completion of Mentor Preparation.
5. Working towards degree level credits in associated pathway
Desirable
6. Post registration specialist course
7. Management and Leadership Qualification.
8. Assessor qualification
9. Relevant Degree.
Clinical Experience
Essential
10. Extensive clinical experience in area of specialism
11. Evidence of setting, implementing and audit of clinical standards.
12. Evidence of promoting high quality clinical practice as expert in the team
13. Evidence of responding to change in a positive manner
14. Ability to demonstrate development of individualised programmes of care.
15. Knowledge of Risk Management.
16. An understanding of the clinical governance agenda
Desirable
17. Development of clinical competencies.
18. Experience of clinical supervision.
19. Involvement in research projects and quality developments.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
20. Recruitment and Selection
21. IPR/Appraisal Mechanisms
22. Staff Communication
23. Staff Counselling
24. Staff Development Forums
25. Seamless Surgery
26. Patient Flow
Desirable
27. Human Resource Management Skills
28. Experience of Change Management
Aptitude and Attitude:
Essential
29. Be Able to demonstrate: Self Motivation
30. Be Able to demonstrate: Reflective Practice
31. Be Able to demonstrate: Assertive and confident
Desirable
32. Ability to build a cohesive team.
33. Effective handling of critical incidents.