Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, staff pride themselves on not only leading through clinical excellence, but also by creating an environment where all staff are valued and appreciated. To achieve this, the Trust has embarked on an exciting new strategy focused on continuous improvement.
Our vision is to improve the lives of our community and provide excellence in healthcare, through partnership and innovation
Our High Performance Culture will support everyone to be the best version of themselves by being true to our Trust vision, values and behaviours.
We welcome applications from colleagues from our local and neighbouring communities of all backgrounds and identities, who are currently under-represented within our region such as Black, Asian, Minority ethnic and those with disabilities.
As a region we are reviewing the way we work, and exploring how new working practices that support flexible working can create a positive work-life balance. As part of our recruitment process we will explore how our inclusive employment policies, flexible working, staff engagement forums, Trust facilities and services can be of mutual benefit.
Job overview
Working Full Time: 37.5 Hours Per Week
You will be accountable as a clinical member to ensure you perform your role in a safe, competent manner within your designated area such as; anaesthetic support/scrub/recovery, and provide specialist care to meet the needs of the pre/peri/post-operative patient.
You will responsible for maintaining effective communication throughout the areas of theatre services and between the medical, nursing, administrative and management staff to provide the best care to patients
You will be responsible for ensuring that patients and relatives are involved within their care to ensure that all their needs are met.
You will participate in ensuring that there is an effective, motivated and competent workforce and ensure that high quality standards are maintained and developed.
You will be responsible for ensuring the accurate recording, collation and monitoring of patient information within our records management systems including Meditech, and ensure appropriate feedback of information is given along with the initiation of any necessary remedial action
You will be accountable for your contribution to audit and research within your area.
You will be accountable for ensuring your daily practice fulfils your professional requirements as outlined by the NMC/HCPC code of conduct and guiding documents
Be accountable for maintaining your active registration on the NMC/HCPC register.
Main duties of the job
You will contribute and commit to promoting a positive team based attitude, striving for the highest standards of care and achieving excellence, through continued development and compassion.
When instructed you will support senior management in the organisation and smooth running of the Unit, always ensuring the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics are met throughout the department and that you create an environment which allows your team to maximise their ability.
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