Clinical Responsibilities
To act as an expert practitioner demonstrating specialist knowledge, skills and expertise within the area of work (Main theatre, Recovery or DSU) and within the context of changing health care provision. Work clinically developing/implementing evidence-based practice within the designated clinical area of expertise in conjunction with Lead Practitioners, Theatre Manager, and Matron.
Ensure a multi-professional focus, have the ability to facilitate, initiate, manage, and evaluate change in practice to improve quality of care. In conjunction with Lead Practitioners, ensure that a supportive teaching and learning environment is in place within their area on a day-to-day basis.
Staff Development and Competence
In conjunction with Lead Practitioners, ensure that all staff work to their required level of clinical and professional competence whilst adhering to their NMC and HPC professional codes of conduct. Ensure all staff are developed to attain competence as highlighted at appraisal.
Quality of Patient Care
In conjunction with Lead Practitioners, ensure that quality of patient care is assured by involvement in the implementation, maintenance, and development of:
1. High Impact Interventions
2. Infection control audits
3. The 6 steps to Safer Surgery initiative including WHO checklist audits
Contribute to the development of theatre policies, NICE guidance. Ensure that all clinical environments reflect a high standard of cleanliness and be proactive in response to any issues raised through cleaning audits, infection control audits, or patient environment inspections. See JD and PS for full details.
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