About this role
Job summary
Tyneside Surgical Services (TSS) is an independent provider of NHS care located in the North East of England. Our team dedicates itself to providing knowledgeable and integrated surgical services to patients. We carry out a number of elective surgical procedures across eight different specialities.
Established in 2007, the company has continued to grow and has developed a daycase facility within the Team valley site in Gateshead. The new facility comprises of theatre, a daycase unit, endoscopy, outpatient clinic facility as well as having on-site MRI and ultrasound scanning.
We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual with excellent communication skills to assist in supporting our new facility. This is an exciting role and will suit an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated individual.
You will be joining a company which values its staff, strives to be the best employer and is committed to clinical excellence.
You will be responsible for taking the lead in the POD area, and supporting anaesthetics and recovery for TSS.
Main duties of the job
A Registered Practitioner who will support and lead the perioperative team by providing skilled assistance in PODs, Anaesthetics and Post-Anaesthetic Care/second stage recovery.
The post holder should be able to provide consistent support to PODs, anaesthetic and recovery areas dependent upon the needs of TSS.
The post holder will be responsible for providing management and leadership and overseeing a team of professionally qualified nurses/ODPs and support staff in the delivery of perioperative services.
Work with collaboratively lead clinicians, service managers and directors to set and deliver the strategic goals of TSS.
Implement policies to support the development of the service within the PODs, anaesthetic and recovery areas.
An ability to apply theory to practice to provide a high standard of perioperative care to all patients, ensuring policies and procedures are always adhered to.
The post holder displays excellent communication and leadership skills and is responsible for the day-to-day line management of the team for which they are responsible for.
The post holder will work with the Theatre Manager to ensure delivery and compliance with key performance indicators and performance targets whilst actively promoting the TSS Strategies.
About us
Tyneside Surgical Services (TSS) is an independent provider of NHS care located in the North East of England. Our team dedicates itself to providing knowledgeable and integrated surgical services to patients. We carry out a number of elective surgical procedures across eight different specialities.
Established in 2007, the company has continued to grow and has developed a daycase facility within the Team valley site in Gateshead. The new facility comprises of theatre, a daycase unit, endoscopy, outpatient clinic facility as well as having on-site MRI and ultrasound scanning.
You will be joining a company which values its staff, strives to be the best employer and is committed to clinical excellence.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will be accountable for their own actions without direct supervision and accountable for actions of unqualified staff. Responsible for day-to-day clinical checks as part of a team and delivers a high standard of clinical care. Responsible for compiling the staff rota for approval by the Theatre Manager and ensuring safety and cost-effective utilisation of the nursing workforce. Responsible for advising the Theatre Manager on efficiencies and stock rotation across the peri-operative environment.
Primary duties and areas of responsibility for PODs, Anaesthetics and Recovery
Patient Assessment & Monitoring:
Assess patient readiness for discharge, including evaluating vital signs, post-operative recovery, pain management, and any complications.
Monitor patients for signs of complications (e.g. infection, bleeding, or adverse reactions to aesthesia).
Review the patient's medical history, surgical procedure, and any special discharge requirements.
Patient Education:
Provide clear and comprehensive education to patients and families regarding post-operative care, wound care, medication management, signs of complications, and lifestyle modifications.
Ensure patients understand their discharge instructions, including follow-up appointments, medication schedules, and activity restrictions.
Distribute written educational materials as necessary.
Discharge Documentation:
Ensure accurate and timely completion of discharge documentation, including discharge summaries, patient instructions, and medication prescriptions.
Ensure all necessary referrals (e.g. physical therapy, follow-up appointments) are arranged and documented.
Verify the patient's understanding of discharge instructions and provide contact information for post-discharge questions or concerns.
Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams:
Work closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, nursing staff, and other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and handoffs to ensure a smooth transition from the perioperative setting to post-discharge care.
Pain and Medication Management:
Ensure patients receive appropriate pain management strategies before discharge and that prescriptions for pain relief or other medications are provided as needed.
Educate patients on proper medication use, potential side effects, and when to seek help if issues arise.
Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement:
Participate in the review of discharge procedures to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
Track and report patient outcomes related to discharge, including readmission rates, patient satisfaction, and post-operative complications.
Assist in developing protocols and guidelines for improving discharge processes and patient outcomes
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Patient Advocacy:
Advocate for patient needs and ensure that they are receiving the appropriate resources, referrals, and support.
Address any concerns or questions from patients or families and provide emotional support as needed.
Compliance and Safety:
Ensure that discharge processes comply with TSS policies, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
General Requirements for the Peri-Operative Environment:
Act as a professional role model demonstrating clinical expertise in perioperative practice and assist in the setting and monitoring of professional standards.
Provide skilled assistance and care to patients in the perioperative environment specifically encompassing PODs, anaesthetics and recovery.
Assess the needs of the patience within the perioperative environment, to implement and evaluate patient care, rectifying and adjusting where required to meet individual needs.
Demonstrates knowledge of current research, practices and procedures within the specialist field.
Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with the multidisciplinary team, patients and relatives.
Works within professional codes of conduct.
Ensure that patients perioperative needs are continually assessed and appropriate care delivered and documented.
Supervise the work of junior staff ensuring quality and confidentiality is maintained.
Manage own workload and support others to do this.
Manage staffing resources to ensure the effective operation of the team for which they are responsible for. Ensure effective skill-mix and appropriate caseload management at all times.
Ensure that all new staff are supported to achieve competencies during their preceptorship period and support teaching and development of all staff.
Be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with NMC or HPC requirements.
To participate in the training and development of Health Care Assistants and Operating Department Practitioners.
Practical knowledge of the deteriorating patient in second stage recovery and being able to provide enhanced airway management.
Qualifications and Training
Registered General Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner Degree or equivalent level of education or experience Advanced communication skills Evidence of current CPD Please see specification matrix for further details
Professional Registration
To ensure that continuing professional development is achieved in line with the NMC/HPC requirements ensuring your registration is maintained.
Health and safety/Risk Management
The jobholder must always comply with Tyneside Surgical Services safety policies, in particular by following agreed safe working procedures and reporting using the relevant risk incident reporting system.
Equality and Diversity
The jobholder is required to abide by the policies and procedures and actively support the independent providers commitment to equality and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. All patients, staff and visitors must be treated equitably with dignity and respect taking into account their race, gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexuality etc.
Training and Personal Development Continuous Professional Development
The jobholder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for his/her own personal development by ensuring Continuous Professional Development remains a priority. The jobholder will undertake all mandatory training required for the role.
Respect for Patient Confidentiality
The job holder should always respect patient confidentiality and not divulge patient information unless sanctioned by the requirement of the role.
Infection Prevention and Control
All employees have a personal responsibility to comply with TSS infection prevention and control policies to protect their own health, the health of patients, visitors and other employees and to prevent health care associated infections.
Safeguarding Adults
All employees have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of adults including but not limited to patients, members of the public and colleagues. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring they undertake the appropriate level of training in accordance with our safeguarding policy training strategy and that they are aware of and work within the safeguarding policies of TSS.
Health and safety
All employees have a duty to report and any accidents, complaints, defects in equipment, near misses and untoward incidents.
To ensure that Health and Safety legislation is complied with at all times, including COSHH, Workplace Risk Assessment and Control of infection.
Communication and working relationships
Communicate with patients, visitors and colleagues-by telephone, face to face, in writing or electronically to ensure the effective running of the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
RGN/ODP Post registration qualification / training in clinical specialty Teaching and assessing qualification (or working towards) Diploma/Degree in Nursing
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Tyneside Surgical Services
Address Tyneside Surgical Service
Fifth Avenue
Team Valley Trading Estate
Gateshead
Tyne And Wear
NE11 0HF
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.tynesidesurgicalservices.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)