Theatre Practitioner

Job overview

The post holder will work primarily within Manchester Royal Eye Hospital Theatres but may occasionally be required to work within theatres at other hospitals within the trust.

The post holder is responsible for ensuring immediate care to the client group and will work primarily within the Theatre Department. The post holder will prioritise, assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all relevant aspects of care to an agreed and expected high standard. Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the clinical governance process. Act as a mentor/preceptor to junior staff, with specific responsibility for pre-registration students. Participate fully in a structured competency-based programmes, as required.

The post holder will take delegated responsibility for the management of the clinical team on a shift basis, taking overall responsibility for effective management of the team and the maintenance of high standards of quality care to the client group.

Main duties of the job

• Take overall responsibility for the coordination and safe effective management of the clinical area on a shift-by-shift basis
• Collaborate with other health care professionals in the delivery of high standards of effective health care.
• Develop knowledge and skills relevant to the clinical setting to enhance patient care.
• Demonstrate awareness of legislation regarding client group and families for example - Safeguarding.
• Practice in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and Trust Values and Behaviours
• Promote an evidence-based culture through pathways and protocols of care within an interdisciplinary approach.
• Participate in the implementation and delivery of the standards set within the Trust Nursing and Midwifery Strategy.
• Contribute to the development of clinical effectiveness including adverse incident reporting, as per Trust policy.
• Promote health education in the client group attending the clinical ward/department.
• Undertake, perform and assess enhanced skills within the clinical area, to improve the patient experience and journey (i.e. venepuncture, cannulation, etc.)
• Be competent in the correct use of all equipment used in the clinical setting in accordance with instructions and department procedures, reporting any faults as necessary.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.  So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected].  We’re looking forward to hearing from you!