Theatre Practitioner/Scrub

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Recovery Day/case Practitioner

ENT Surgery will soon be working across both the Derriford and REI (Royal Eye Infirmary) sites in Plymouth. Therefore, we need to expand our existing team. We are looking for a recovery practitioner (with both stage 1 and stage 2 skills) with experience in caring for ENT patients.

The role will include being involved in the initial planning process right through to commencement of and ongoing ENT lists at the REI.

The successful applicant will:

• Be competent in stage 1 and /or 2 recovery or an anaesthetic practitioner willing to undertake stage 1 recovery
• Work closely and collaboratively with existing Band 6 Team leaders at the REI to develop and deliver an education package around safe recovery and discharge of ENT patients.
• Undertake care for both ENT and Ophthalmology patients

This is an exciting role and fantastic opportunity to develop current skills whilst being part of the wider team delivering on a new project.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for implementing, coordinating and delivering effective, high quality perioperative care for the surgical patient, following a client-centred model of practice and ensuring area of work runs smoothly and efficiently

• o carry out their duties within the guidelines of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct/HCPC professional guidelines.

• To contribute to the overall efficiency and development of the theatre service.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Act as Practitioner in charge, in the absence of the Team Leader ensuring efficient allocation of staff and resources.
• Demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based practice and clinical excellence and play an active role in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient centred care.
• To engage and interact with patients and their carers, explaining procedures and treatments to gain co-operation, understanding and allay apprehension.
• Assist with projects to develop and enhance patient care.  Participate in the evaluation of patient outcomes, including audit, risk management and infection control.
• Attend relevant meetings and deliver feedback.
• To develop and achieve objectives identified through continuing appraisal of job role.

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• Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate and initiate appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development and training
• Maintain and continuously improve in-depth specialist knowledge relevant to the clinical area, which significantly contributes to the Trust’s stated aims and objectives.
• Report and manage untoward incidents, such as clinical emergencies, injury or drug administration errors, as detailed in Trust policies and procedures. For further details please see the attached JD & PS