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This role has progression opportunity, from Band 2 through to Band 4. Progression points will be reliant upon completion of relevant clinical competencies and the ability to work autonomously meeting different requirements of the role.

JOB DESCRIPTION

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Title:  Theatre Support Practitioner

 Band: 2

 Job base:  Theatres

 Accountable to: Senior Clinical Leads, Theatre Manager      

• Main tasks and responsibilities

 Clinical Responsibilities and Care Management

• • To contribute to the delivery of care and treatment of the patient whilst in the operating theatre by upholding patient safety, well-being, privacy, dignity and confidentiality at all times.
  • To work as rostered/allocated full-time hours, over a 6-day working period, that includes Saturdays. Potential for Sunday working in the future, if required.   
  • Under the supervision of a Registered Theatre Practitioner, provide clinical skills during routine elective as well as emergency setting within the remit of the role.
  • To respond and assist the Registered Theatre Practitioner in attending emergency and urgent procedures in ITU and other units that may include Bronchoscopy and Tracheostomy.
  • Participate in the safety check of all emergency trolley in different units; making sure it is correctly stocked, and items/sets have not expired.
  • Maintain standards of Infection Prevention and Control measures by observing the Trust Infection Prevention and Control Policy.
  • Prepare the Operating Theatre for scheduled operations, ensuring all equipment is in full working order and the room arranged in accordance to the procedures for the day.
  • Actively participate in the Instrument, Swab and Sharps counts; documenting and signing the count sheet with the Scrub Practitioner in accordance with the Trust Policy and be involved in the investigations of discrepancies.
  • Provide a high standard of clinical care to different care settings within the scope of the role.
  • Pro-active in taking responsibility in managing own workload with minimal support and direction.
  • Maintain and develop clinical competence through Continual Professional Development, service specific training, peer supervision, reflective practice and clinical supervision.
  • Respect individual service user and colleague diversity by ensuring their dignity and your appreciation for them is an inherent part of the team and the activities undertaken.
  • Responsible for the maintenance of optimum patient-centred care through reflective and evidence-based practice and active participation in Clinical Governance.
  • Receive and label specimens received from the scrub practitioner aseptically; prepare the required specimen forms to be completed by the Operating Surgeon.
  • Liaise effectively and work collaboratively with colleagues, healthcare staff across the Trust and appropriate contacts in other organization.
  • Participate in team meetings, team development, and service improvement as required.
  • Manage the Endoscopy Suite; maintaining that correct stock of scopes is available for the day; and report faults to the relevant department.  
  • Support and assist in the supervision, assessment and mentoring of Junior Theatre Support Practitioners and other unregistered staff; assist in the supervision and learning of other students with the exception of their assessment.
  • Report Incidents and risk according to Trust policies and procedures and be involved in the investigation as required.
  • Collect blood and blood products from Haematology; responsible for checking, signing and safe storage in the blood fridge.
  • Maintain accurate recording of patient care electronically and maintain confidentiality and security of patient information according to the Data Protection Act.
  • Follow the Local and Organizational Trust Policies and procedures and comply with the use of the WHO documentation.

• • Communication
  • Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills which promotes respect, kindness, compassion, empathy and mindfulness to all patients, carers, colleagues and visitors in the workplace and wider organisation.
  • Communicate effectively and appropriately with the wide range of individuals including patients, staff members, visitors and other external staff to the Trust whilst being mindful of any barriers in communication.
  • Communicate effectively complex and sensitive information to other healthcare professionals in an appropriate manner.
  • Ensure clear, concise, accurate, legible and contemporaneous records related to patients and care given is maintained at all times and is in line with the Trust and Local Policy which also include the use of electronic recording systems.

• • Patient/customer care (both direct and indirect)
  • Communicate with patients and their carers using tact, diplomacy, empathy and reassurance during potentially difficult or stressful situation where there maybe barriers to understanding, ie. confusion, physical impairment, cognitive failure or language barrier.
  • Use a range of communication strategies to improve communication with patients in order to reduce conflict and complaints.
  • Demonstrate an excellent manner when answering the telephone and taking messages when required.  Make sure that confidential information about the patient is relayed to the relevant staff.
  • Be presentable at all times adhering to the Trust dress code policy. 

• • Policy & Service development
  • Participate in the implementation of Trust and Local policy in the department.
  • Support Team Leaders with Audits and surveys as identified.
  • Participate in Service improvement projects as well as equipment testings etc

• • Resource management
  • Lead in managing Theatre stocks and supplies levels, liaising with relevant departments as well as communicating with suppliers.

• • People management
  • Support and supervise Junior members of the team ensuring all work is of high quality and evidence based.
  • Support junior members of the team who are undertaking education and training programmes ie. student nurses/ODP’s.

• • Information management

• To ensure that accurate/comprehensive clinical data is collected and entered into the theatre management system to allow accurate reports to be maintained. 
• To have an active intranet/email account and act as role model for others.

Further sections 

• To ensure all team members have a real voice in the development of the Theatre service to patients/customers. 
• Support Team Leaders with the Trust appraisals and personal development review process for junior members of staff. 
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Other duties

This job description is intended as a basic guide to the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive.  It will be subject to regular review and amendment as necessary in consultation with the post holder.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name

Joseph Viana 

Job title

Practice Educator 

Email address

[email protected]

Telephone number

01895828505