About this role
Job summary
To function effectively as a member of the DTU team and to ensure the provision and development of an efficient and high quality surgical service.To deliver a holistic care package, which is current, evidence based and effective.The Band 5 Registered Practitioner requires a broad knowledge and skill base including communication and team working skills, in order that they contribute to the smooth running of the DTU.The Band 5 Registered Practitioner will actively seek out learning opportunities for both self and others, providing support and assessment to junior members of the team and other learners.The Band 5 DTU Practitioner will work in each speciality/area in order to gain experience and to develop the necessary skills to participate effectively in the service as required.As with all other members of staff the Band 5 DTU Practitioner must perform within their scope of practice and not exceed the boundaries of competence. They will remain accountable for their actions and omissions.In the absence of senior staff, the Band 5 DTU Practitioner will oversee the running of the department, whilst promoting a positive standard of healthcare to patients, relatives, carers and staff.The Registered Practitioner will supervise juniors/learners, support them and offer feedback on performance as necessary.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
Provide Peri-operative care :The Pre-operative Phaseo Admission and preparation of the patient including interventions and investigations.o Prepare the Perioperative environment, procedure rooms and recovery bay.o Communication effectively with patients, their relatives and colleagues.o Report appropriately any faulty equipment or sterility problems to the team leader.o Admit patients into the department confirming the patient's identity and completing all necessary documentation.o Oversee the care of the patient, maintaining patientconfidentiality and dignity at all timeso Co-ordinate the safe transfer and movement of patients throughout the unito maintain patients privacy and dignity at all timeso Maintain a clean, safe environment, communicating and working effectively with the perioperative team.
The Intra-operative Phaseo observe and support the patient during the intra-operative phase.
The Post-operative Phase
oReceive handover from the scrub practitioneroReceive handover from the scrub practitionero Monitor the patient's physiological parameters and provide support as required.o Co-ordinate the patient pathway.o Provide the patient with refreshments where required.o Perform or supervise all care interventions.o Discharge the patient, following agreed protocols, completing all documentation.
About us
We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Registered Practitioner will: The post holder will take responsibility and ownership of their personaldevelopment plan. Demonstrate the ability to prioritise and evaluate work carried out by self. Recognise the limits of competence Comply with Health and Safety regulations; monitoring, reporting or taking directaction against breaches of these as appropriate. Establish and maintain effective communications between departments Ensure that they are well-presented to those outside area of work Participate in regular meetings of DTU Staff. Participate in mandatory training programmes Participate in standards and quality improvement procedures To comply with Trust and departmental policies to provide a safe and effectiveenvironment for both patients and staff (Located on the Trust Intranet site) Participate in any audit of DTU practice. Mentor and support new staff as directed Contribute towards maintaining a cost effective service Contribute to the implementation of change
Please refer to the job description and person specification for more information regarding the role.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner
Desirable
Mentorship/Equivalent qualification Generic qualification in Perioperative care
Experience Essential
Able to cope well with change Able to work effectively as a team member oNeeds to demonstrate potential to work closely with multidisciplinary personnel
Key Skills Essential
IT skills
Desirable
Training and assessing
Knowledge Essential
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address Stamford Hospital
Ryhall Road
Stamford
PE9 1YA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)