The post holder will uphold and display Trust values of Commitment, Care & Quality

The post holder will be:

• with Trust policy Responsible for the assessment of care needs, planning, delivering and evaluating a high standard of nursing/practitioner care.
• Contributing to the safe and efficient running of the operating theatre department, through the acceptance of agreed additional responsibilities.
• An accomplished communicator able to contribute, implement and evaluate clinical and professional standards.
• Initiating and developing evidence based practice ensuring all staff are aware of current issues and changes.
• Ensuring the administration and documentation of drugs is in accordance. -
• 5hrs per week shifts include 3 nights,8-9 & 9-10 day shift
• Rotating between main recovery adults, Recovery 2 Paediatrics, Gynae recovery, Obstetrics recovery, Dentals Maxillofacial.

A friendly work place with lots of job opportunities.

*Please note you need a UK NMC Registration pin and passed IELTS* We do not hold IELTS courses.

This advert may close early due to high application numbers

Main duties of the job

• Organise and prepare the recovery room and relevant equipment pertinent to the operative list/schedule
• Assist the anaesthetist in the post procedure care of the patient following anaesthetic and surgical intervention.
• Assist the surgeon in the post procedure care of the patient following anaesthetic and surgical intervention
• Ensure that they are competent in post-operative care, which should include periodical updating within the recovery arena

• Ensure Trust policies and guidelines for correct ordering, storage and use of all drugs are adhered to.
• Ensure that Trust policies and guidelines for correct clinical practices are followed.

• Be aware of Risk Management and Clinical Governance and the implications this has on clinical practice.
• Ensure the theatre staff and multidisciplinary team are aware of policies and procedures relating to Fire, Health & Safety, COSHH and Infection control.
• Report to Team Leader and or Theatre Manager any accidents, untoward incidents and complaints as soon as possible to include completion of the relevant documentation and dispatched to the appropriate department.

About us

There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.

The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.

We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Ensure Trust policies and guidelines for correct ordering, storage and use of all drugs are adhered to.
• Ensure that Trust policies and guidelines for correct clinical practices are followed.

• Be aware of Risk Management and Clinical Governance and the implications this has on clinical practice.
• Ensure the theatre staff and multidisciplinary team are aware of policies and procedures relating to Fire, Health & Safety, COSHH and Infection control.
• Report to Team Leader and or Theatre Manager any accidents, untoward incidents and complaints as soon as possible to include completion of the relevant documentation and dispatched to the appropriate department.
• The philosophy of the theatre department
• The NMC Code of Professional Conduct, HCPC guidelines , Trust and Local policies and procedures
• Provide a high standard of nursing/practitioner care and treatment to patients within the operating theatre department
• Be an effective member of the MDT
• Assess, plan, and/or implement and evaluate holistic nursing care and support to patients
• Communicate effectively with patients with the aim of ensuring patient understanding, comfort and well being, maintaining a high standard of research based individual care.
• Be able to implement and evaluate clinical and professional standards
• Communicate effectively with medical staff, nursing, clerical and other health care workers to promote the health, welfare and care of patients.
• Ensure provision of comfortable, suitable and welcoming environment for patients and staff
• Demonstrate practice, based on current advances in nursing/practitioner practice and evidence-based research.
• Participate in Clinical Supervision and provide support for nursing and ODP students, theatre support workers and junior theatre staff, return to practice nurses and adaptation students.
• Promote Clinical Governance issues and participate in benchmarking within the operating department
• Provide cost effective care
• Carry out duties as deemed appropriate by Team Leader
• To contribute to supporting and complement the Team Leader in their duties
• To acknowledge any personal limitations of competence in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2002) and HPC Code of Professional Conduct (2004)
• To follow Trust policies on Health and Safety issues including being dressed appropriately.

Person Specification

Your application will be scored against the JD/ Person Specification

Essential

• Score 0 = does not meet the person specification, 1 = reserved meets some person specification requirements, 2 = Meets all person specification requirements.

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

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