Theatre Practitioner Team Leader Anaesthetics

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Liverpool University Hospital Foundation Trust (LUHFT) for a HCPC/NMC registered ODP/RN with anaesthetic qualification to join the Theatre Team as a Band 6 Team Leader. We have over 20 operating theatres covering all major specialities, including: General surgery, Urology (including robotic surgery), Breast and Endocrine. Renal Transplant, Ophthalmic surgery, Upper G I, Colorectal, Hepatobiliary, Radiology and Emergency surgery. Also including off site Dental surgery and Clatter bridge cancer services.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic individual who is looking to further their career and embrace a peri-operative role with a commitment to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients within our busy theatres complex. We are proud of our ethos of providing a supportive, team orientated environment. We provide an in-depth induction and an excellent preceptorship package for all applicants. The successful applicant will work within the theatres team in anaesthetics. There would be opportunity to rotate within the disciplines and this would be supported by the theatre team.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team. To provide support and knowledge to patients within the speciality. Acts as a role model, demonstrating effective organisational, clinical and leadership skills.

The post holder will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, required to participate in the Directorate internal rotation programme. To provide support and knowledge to patients within the speciality.

Acts as a role model, demonstrating effective organisational, clinical and leadership skills. To undertake anaesthetic, scrub and recovery duties, as required, to meet service delivery requirements.

Maintain patient confidentiality and record keeping.

Demonstrate a knowledge of good I.T skills and record keeping.

You will be flexible, adaptable and willing to maintain our pace and drive having strong communication skills that enable you to be a real team player, to provide the finest possible care and provide on-going support to our existing team of highly skilled professionals, all of whom are committed to making a positive difference to our patients.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Maintain awareness of and comply with the HCPC/NMC code of professional conduct/ standards of proficiency, Trust policies, procedures and guidelines.

To demonstrate evidence of on-going specialist professional development via a personal professional portfolio and the NHS knowledge and skills frame work.

Works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.

Maintain professional standards and adhere to the Trust and departmental dress code policy.

To be able to demonstrate the ability to work autonomously.

Be competent to deliver expert, skilled care to highly dependent patients in a specialised area.

Ensure effective communication at all levels and disciplines, information inclusive of that which is confidential and multi stranded within the theatre.

Ensure all records and documentation are compiled and maintained accurately and in accordance with the H.P.C. / N.M.C. standards for record keeping and Caldicott report.

Supports patients/families/staff effectively communicating sensitive, confidential information using a variety of communication skills such as empathy, negotiation, persuasion and reassurance.

It is recognised that on agreement at formal appraisal on an annual basis there may be a decision to concentrate on certain aspects of this job description

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.