Bank ODP (Theatres)

Job overview

The Registered Nurse/ODP is required:

To provide a high standard of individualised care to patients, whilst maintaining their privacy and dignity at all times.

To assess care needs, develop, implement, and evaluate programmes of care

Contribute to supporting the Deputy / Lead Practitioners.

To support the maintenance of high standards of cleanliness in their own clinical area.

Work within the anesthetic areas and undertaking competencies as required for the role.

Main duties of the job

Assess the anesthetic care needs of the patients prior to surgery or treatment undertaking   competencies as required

Access, plan, implement and evaluate holistic, high quality and individualised care which respects patient personal dignity and beliefs.

Maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Maintain and promote effective communication within the care team and with colleagues, patients’ relatives, and visitors.

Act as practice supervisor / assessor to students, including teaching and assessing, within their realm of competence, upholding the philosophy of evidence-based practice.

Maintain a professional profile and develop skills, knowledge and competencies adhering to the HCPC/NMC code of professional conduct and Trust policies and procedures.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Act as a patient advocate at all times.

Be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and other staff members

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