Key Working Relationships InternalPatients, theatre personnel, anaesthetists and surgical teams External: Visitors to theatres, relatives, ward personnel, housekeeping, portering and estates teams Liaises WithTheatre team and medical colleagues Risk Assessment: This post involves manual handling activities and a risk of exposure to bodily fluids and chemicals, will involve some computer screen work and individuals may be required to work under pressure in emergency situations. Job Purpose To support the qualified practitioner in the perioperative environment working under their supervision to perform a range of duties for which they have previously been assessed as competent To ensure the maintenance of a high quality, patient focused care at all times To to act as a good role model, working with all members of the multi-disciplinary team To provide and maintain a safe environment for all patients attending theatres for a surgical procedure To act as patient advocate throughout the theatre process Key Duties To assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of individualised care To support the delivery of peri-operative care of assigned patients in a designated area of theatres To take appropriate action to report any accidents / incidents to the team leader as appropriate To maintain accurate records at all times, ensuring appropriate reporting mechanisms are used To be responsible for the accurate and timely completion of all patient care records on the electronic patient management system To be responsible for attending training sessions for the safe use of medical devices and equipment and ensure that all equipment is used safely and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers instructions Education and Training To participate in relevant education programmes and attend mandatory training days Maintain a wide knowledge of current health, surgical and theatre issues by reading relevant journals and attending study days where appropriate Provide feedback from in-house/external training courses in order to disseminate knowledge To have an understanding of a range of work procedures and practices, which requires expertise within the speciality of the unit, underpinned by theoretical knowledge or relevant practical experience Management To manage a designated area in theatre on a day-to-day basis in the absence of the team leaders To order and maintain adequate stocks of supplies and provisions, within the suite under the supervision of the team leader To inform and discuss with the team leader any problems regarding staff management Ensure the health and safety of all staff, patients and visitors, reporting all accidents, incidents and near misses on the electronic reporting system as appropriate and to the team leader / co-ordinator as necessary To be responsible for the equipment in own speciality, ensuring it is used safely and effectively, kept in working order and properly maintained To assist in all areas of the theatre suite if the clinical situation or staffing levels demand Promote and maintain good relations and communication with other departments, multi-disciplinary teams and within the theatre suite To be conversant with and adhere to all trust and departmental policies and procedures Professional To maintain a professional attitude at all times, developing your role in the best interests of the patients and in accordance with the nursing and ODP codes of conduct To actively participate in research and audit projects where appropriate To participate in performance appraisals and review Provide accurate and timely collection and submission of appropriate theatre activity data, using the appropriate manual and computerised systems To have an understanding of risk management and to participate in the identification/analysis of risk To assist in the maintenance of day-to-day discipline within the department. To inform the team leader of staff failing to meet the required standard of performance and taking appropriate action when required To provide appropriate skilled and effective assistance as a member of the theatre team, as a scrub, circulating, anaesthetic or recovery practitioner To maintain high standards of care, clinical expertise and efficiency in accordance with theatre policies and procedures To accept personal responsibility and accountability for your infection prevention and control practice To ensure that you receive mandatory updates in infection control General duties Participate in the on-call rota or out of hours duties as required for emergency surgery To provide short-term cover for colleagues during periods of leave To adhere to the trusts IT policies regarding email and internet usage To ensure that all Trust standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all whom come into contact with services provided by this trust Every employee has a duty to take care of the health and safety of him / herself and of other persons who may be affected by his / her acts or omissions at work and to cooperate with the trust to ensure that statutory and trust regulations are complied with Standard Clauses The purpose of this post should remain constant, but the duties and responsibilities may vary over time within the overall role and level of the post. The post holder may from time to time be asked to undertake other reasonable duties. Any such changes will be made in discussion with the post holder in the light of service needs. Competence The post holder is responsible for limiting his / her actions to those which s/he feels competent to undertake. If the post holder has any doubts as to his or her competence during the course of his / her duties then s/he should immediately speak to their line manager or supervisor. Codes of conduct All employees of the Trust who are required to be registered with a professional body, to enable them to practise within their profession, are required to comply with their code of conduct and requirements of their professional registration. Those staff that are not required to be registered with a professional body are required to comply with the Trusts codes of conduct. Confidentiality The post holder must maintain confidentiality, security and integrity of information relating to patients, staff and other Health Service business. Records Management All employees of the Trust are legally responsible for all records that they gather, create or use as part of their work within the Trust (including patient, financial, personnel and administrative), whether paper or computer based. All such records are considered public records and all employees have a legal duty of confidence to service users. Employees should consult their manager if they have any doubt as to the correct management of records with which they work. Health and Safety Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and the Manual Handling Operations Regulations (1992) and all relevant Trust Health and Safety Policies and Guidance. This ensures that the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors to the Trust. Infection Control Employees must accept personal responsibility and accountability for Infection Prevention and Control practice. Employees should ensure they are familiar with, and comply with, all relevant Infection Control policies for minimising the risk of avoidable Health Care Associated Infection. All Employees must undertake annual mandatory updates in Infection Control. Non Smoking Policy A no smoking environment policy exists within all Trust premises including entrances and exits to hospital buildings and on other Trust property (with the exception of staff resident in staff residences, as these are the homes of staff). Children and vulnerable adults You have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children / young people / vulnerable adults that you come into contact with or are responsible for in your job role and sphere of competence. Disclosure and Barring Service The Trust aims to promote equality of opportunity for all, with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. Criminal records will be taken into account for recruitment purposes, only when the conviction is relevant. As the Trust meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings, as well as convictions. Post holders may periodically be asked to undertake a re-check. The Trust is legally required to check all staff against the Disclosures and Barring Services Childrens and Vulnerable Adults barring lists if they engage in what is defined as Regulated Activity or Controlled Activity: Regulated Activity is defined as working closely with children or vulnerable adults, paid or unpaid, on a frequent or intensive basis. Controlled activity is work that provides opportunities for contact with children or vulnerable adults. Equality and Diversity The Trust promotes policies and practices that challenge discrimination, promote equality, respect individual needs, preferences and choices, and protects human rights. The Trust has a clear commitment to equality for all in employment practices based on an applicants ability, skills and aptitude for the post. A range of equality & diversity policy initiatives are in place and all successful applicants are expected to familiarise themselves with these. It is therefore the duty of every employee to comply with the detail and spirit of these policies and the law at all times. Any issues or concerns you have should be taken up with your manager or the human resource team as soon as possible.