• Practice autonomously and be responsible and accountable for safe, compassionate, person-centred care.
• Ensure a high standard of patient care is delivered in an effective and efficient manner, reflecting the values and ethos of The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

• Be responsible for assessing care needs of patients. Planning, implementation and the evaluation of these programmes without direct supervision.

Main duties of the job

1, Work at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviours, revalidation and relevant professional guidelines, independently / autonomously and at times without direct supervision.

2, Work always in accordance to respective professional body, post holder will be accountable for their practice in line with the NMC Code of Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses and midwives or (HCPC) Health Care Professionals Council Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics for operating department practitioners

3, Be accountable for their own professional actions and those delegated to others.

4, Ensure accurate assessment of patient care needs, development of care plans, implementing and evaluating care based on the patient needs.

5, Achieve and maintain competence in identified mandatory and statutory training develop and maintain clinical competencies, skills and knowledge which relate to the area of clinical practice (i.e., venepuncture, cannulation, ECG, and any other relevant duties).

6, Respond to patients, relatives and carers concerns as they arise and take remedial action as required.

7, Take charge of the practice setting as required.

Please see attached Job Description and person specification. This is not an exhaustive list of duties and a regular review will take place with the postholder as part of their ongoing development and performance management.

About us

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.

Our Trust is a very special hospital big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.

The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

1, Work at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviours, revalidation and relevant professional guidelines, independently / autonomously and at times without direct supervision.

2, Work always in accordance to respective professional body, post holder will be accountable for their practice in line with the NMC Code of Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses and midwives or (HCPC) Health Care Professionals Council Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics for operating department practitioners

3, Be accountable for their own professional actions and those delegated to others.

4, Ensure accurate assessment of patient care needs, development of care plans, implementing and evaluating care based on the patient needs.

5, Achieve and maintain competence in identified mandatory and statutory training develop and maintain clinical competencies, skills and knowledge which relate to the area of clinical practice (i.e., venepuncture, cannulation, ECG, and any other relevant duties).

6, Respond to patients, relatives and carers concerns as they arise and take remedial action as required.

7, Take charge of the practice setting as required.

8, Assume responsibility for undertaking tasks delegated by the nominated line / shift coordinator. This may include representing the Recovery at meetings, link nurse responsibilities, audit, clinical governance initiatives and supervision and role competency assessments for unregistered staff and students.

9, Contribute to the development of service and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient experience and outcome and ensure standards of care are monitored and maintained within the organisation.

10, Delegate appropriately to and supervise the work of other staff registered or unregistered and students.

11, Assist with the induction and orientation and subsequent development of junior staff within the Recovery or theatre department.

12, Maintain accurate nursing records ensuring all documentation is completed accurately and promptly.

13, Administer medications as described by local policy and in line with the NMCs standards for medicines management.

14, Adhere to organisational policies and procedures.

15, In accordance with individual patient care, and utilising appropriate computer software and/or monitoring equipment, on a daily basis undertake and record patients observations.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties and a regular review will take place with the postholder as part of their ongoing development and performance management.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current or pending NMC Registration in the case of newly qualified nurses.
• Diploma / Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience.
• GCSE or equivalent in English.
• Current or pending HCPC registration in the case of newly qualified ODP
• Diploma / degree in ODP practice

Experience

Essential

• Recent clinical experience within a healthcare setting.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Orthopaedic post-operative Recovery experience
• Recent acute hospital experience.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of the following: Time management. Role modelling. Knowledge of the changing NHS, clinical governance. Audit. Research.
• Evidence of ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of the following: Supervision of the care of perioperative patients. Ability to use own initiative and make sound clinical judgements. Clinical competence.
• Evidence of ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of the following:Basic IT Skills. Have or willing to undertake core skills relevant to area of work Cannulation, Venepuncture, Urethral Catheterisation male and females, IV therapy

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and listening. Works well in a team. Uses own initiative.
• Punctual and reliable. Self-motivated to develop personal learning and skills. Able to work under pressure.
• Able to prioritise workload. Appropriate professional appearance.

Other job Requirments

Essential

• Prepared to learn how to motivate others.
• Willing to undertake further learning and education.
• Willing to support and develop other members of the team.

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Orthopeadic Hostipal

Bristol Road South

Birmingham

B31 2AP

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