Job Overview To work according to the NMC Code of Conduct (2008)/ HPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics (2008)/HPC Standards of Proficiency for ODP’s (2008). Trust policies and professional guidelines To be responsible and accountable for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision for a defined group of patients To lead and monitor the performance and standards of care within the theatre team In conjunction with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse/Principal ODP, facilitate the development of the service and personal development of all staff within the clinical area of responsibility To deputise for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse / Principal ODP in their absence, attending appropriate meetings, maintaining an organised and structured workforce To lead the day to day operational requirements of the theatre/ Anaesthetic team ensuring efficient use of theatre utilisation whilst maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff. Main duties of the job To Deputise in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse coordinating the team and delegating appropriate duties. To be responsible for the assessment of care for patients, and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision. Ensure that all clinical practice within the theatre area complies with Trust policies and procedures ODP’s (2008). To communicate effectively and liase with all health care staff as appropriate To demonstrate a collaborative approach to planning care through effective communication and decision making between the multi-disciplinary team, patients and significant others Consolidate and extend own clinical skills in all aspects, furthering own professional knowledge in a rapidly changing environment Working for our organisation Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo Clinical Role Detailed job description and main responsibilities Recovery Act as patients advocate post operation. Work without direct clinical/ medical supervision to monitor patient’s postoperative condition. Managerial Role Participate in the departmental rota to deputise for the Theatre Manager/Lead of Professions as and when required. Monitoring and ordering of stocks and supplies, rotating stock as necessary and notify senior members of staff when applicable. Ensuring the speciality budget is adhered to at all times and advise procurement of potential savings where appropriate. Ensure a lean methodology is utilised with regards to stock ordering and stock holding, Non stock requisitions, ensuring that the minimum amount of consumables is held within the department whilst maintaining safe stock levels to meet service demand. Maintain high visibility within the clinical area ensuring that patients/visitors, staff, and the multi-disciplinary team, are secure at all times, and that access to the department remains restricted and secure. Ensure that all issues relating to the implementation of patient quality and safety are addressed/ monitored. Know where and how to access all policies and procedures and adhere to them/ and assist in producing/ updating new polices as and when required. Participate in the induction of new staff to the Department. Enter data onto the IQ Utopia patient record system, and proactively monitor all staff in the department to ensure that this is maintained. To act as a role model at all times. To keep the Theatre Manager or nominated deputy / co-ordinator informed of significant changes in the day to day operational status in the department. To participate in regular meetings within the department and wider trust including regular Matrons meetings both internal and external. This will involve attendance to clinical governance (internal Theatres and divisional), theatre Matrons and trust Matrons monthly meeting.- To participate in the Nurse/ Practitioner In Charge/ Anaesthetic Co-ordinator ensure the day to day operational running of theatres if maintained. This will include daily/weekly review of theatre lists in conjunction with a Clinical lead. Attend bed meetings as required and assist the capacity team in ensuring safe and effective management of bed stock is adhered to/ whilst ensure theatre lists run on time. Actively participating and monitoring in conjunction with the theatre Manager/ Lead of Professions the theatre utilisation, ensuring optimum use of staffing, supplies and theatre list time. Special focus will be monitoring the theatre list start times and identifying/ troubleshooting barriers. Education Mentoring & Co-mentoring of qualified and unqualified staff Assist Practice Development Practitioner in achieving the training needs of the department. Delivering of orientation/ local induction to new members of staff to the department. Works with the Theatre Manger/ Lead Professional/ Head of Professions in auditing and assessing practice in the clinical area which monitors the quality of service and care offered to patients and their relatives. Where appropriate ensure the involvement of the Trusts Patient Panel or other patient groups. Encourage team involvement within the audit programme, empowering them to question practice. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Current NMC registration/ HCPC Diploma(HE ) Operating Department Practice Desirable criteria Formal mentorship/ Assessment qualifications eg. Trust In house Mentorship Programme Post Basic Certificate in relevant subject ( where appropriate eg Resuscitation Courses, Airway Management courses) Knowledge and Experience Essential criteria Awareness of Current Professional peri operative Practice Issues Evidence of recent Continued Practice Development Desirable criteria Demonstrates understanding of Principles of Clinical Governance Experience in Audit Skills Essential criteria Leadership Course Excellent Communication Skills ( Verbal and written ) Evidence of Change Management skills Desirable criteria PACU Skills Competencies Basic IT Skills Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) has an outstanding reputation and a proud record of achievement. As a well performing, well led and ambitious Foundation Trust, we have exciting times ahead of us. We have an ongoing commitment to improving the health and care services for the 900,000 people we serve across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire. We are proud of the ambitions laid out in our strategy, Our Future FHFT, including our vision to be a leader in health & wellbeing, delivering excellence for our communities. We continue to invest in our services and facilities, including a £10 million upgrade to the hospital maternity unit as well as £49m major new Emergency Assessment Centre on our Wexham Park site. The opening of a brand new £100m state of the art hospital which replaced the existing hospital facility at Heatherwood and are planning to invest further in diagnostics and inpatient capacity at Frimley Park. We have also made significant investment in our quality improvement and digital programmes to support our vision and we will ensure that we achieve our aim of providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. Our new EPR – Epic – went live in June and we are already beginning to reap the benefits of this ambitious investment. Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other, Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future. Apply online now