Job Purpose:

To undertake the role of Team Leader and accept continued responsibility for the direct and indirect support of staff in the provision of post anaesthetic care management of all patients and staff in the recovery area.

To ensure efficient flow of patients and theatre through put and the smooth running of theatre lists, effective deployment and supervision of the team working within the department. Teaches and supervises pre-registration students, unqualified staff, registered nurses and ODPs, non-nursing staff and patients.

To always be up to date and manage and support all staff within recovery areas with the support of clinicians, theatre management and theatre coordinators.

Main duties of the job

The post holder should demonstrate:

• Specific Duties and Responsibilities which will include.
• Management Responsibilities
• Clinical Responsibilities
• Educational responsibilities
• Professional responsibilities

Maintain a safe environment for the patient undergoing acute and chronic pain procedures, post op procedures and post anaesthetic care in the department.

Provide clinical and professional advice, being the lead member of the post anaesthetic care team

To act as a role model and be responsible for leading a team, providing skilled assistance to the post anaesthetic care team.

Take managerial responsibility for an allocated post anaesthetic care area and its staff, liase with appropriate disciplines and provide specialist advice within that area.

Maintain an environment which is conducive to the delivery and maintenance of a high standard of care and the establishment of good communications and relationships between staff, patients and visitors.

About us

RNOH Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a global leader in our field. We provide a dynamic working environment where we support frontline staff to implement improvements so that we can realise our vision of being a world leading neuro-musculoskeletal hospital providing the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS, delivering world leading research, and offering a strong foundation of education, training and career progression. Our dedicated staff come from diverse backgrounds, and our patients benefit from the wide range of experience they bring to the trust. RNOH brings unrivalled expertise together in one place allowing us to deliver some of the world's most complex and innovative care to our patients. RNOH is rated good by the CQC and covers two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose:

To undertake the role of Team Leader and accept continued responsibility for the direct and indirect support of staff in the provision of post anaesthetic care management of all or a designated recovery area. To ensure efficient flow of patients and theatre through put and the smooth running of theatre lists, effective deployment and supervision of the team working within the department. Teaches and supervises pre-registration students, unqualified staff, registered nurses and ODPs, non-nursing staff and patients. To always be up to date and manage and support all staff within recovery areas with the support of management and theatre coordinators.

Job Summary:

Maintain a safe environment for the patient undergoing acute and chronic pain procedures, post op procedures and post anaesthetic care in the department.

Provide clinical and professional advice, being the lead member of the post anaesthetic care team.

To act as a role model and be responsible for leading a team, providing skilled assistance to the post anaesthetic care team.

Take managerial responsibility for an allocated post anaesthetic care area and its staff, liase with appropriate disciplines and provide specialist advice within that area.

Maintain an environment which is conducive to the delivery and maintenance of a high standard of care and the establishment of good communications and relationships between staff, patients and visitors.

• Specific Duties and Responsibilities

To practice according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

To be aware of resuscitation, fire and moving and handling procedures.

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care needs and to ensure nursing care is delivered in a holistic manner.

To maintain patient and staff confidentiality at all times.

Co-ordinate the services with other disciplines to ensure that the total patient care needs are identified.

Ensure that all patients receive a high standard of individualised patient care according to local and Trust policies.

Participates and facilitates in the promotion of patient education and health promotion.

Provide skilled assistance to the surgical team in theatre ensuring that local and Trust policies are adhered to.

Ensure that patient documentation is accurate, comprehensive, reviewed and updated when necessary.

Maintain good communication with all healthcare staff.

Ensure the safe custody and safe administration of medicines in line with Trust policy and procedure and report any discrepancies.

Be responsible for ensuring the cleanliness of equipment and the environment within the department.

Maintain, review and improve standards and practices with reference to recent research findings.

Participate in the on-call and weekend shift system as required.

• Clinical Responsibilities

To promote a work based learning environment for all staff.

To be responsible for own personal and professional development through research, innovation and attendance at suitable study days.

Facilitate the on-going education of staff within the theatre complex including, preregistration students, post basic students, unqualified and qualified staff, bank and agency staff.

To extend own education, including management skills.

Actively participate in the Trusts appraisal system and undertake individualised performance reviews.

Undertake extended roles of care within the department as authorised by the

Nursing Advisory Committee.

Management Responsibilities

Manage the operating room efficiently and effectively according to local and Trust policies, ensuring that the theatre operates smoothly on a daily basis, engaging with other departments as required.

Be aware of Health and Safety at Work policies.

Be responsible for supporting the team and providing skilled assistance and advice to staff and the surgical team.

To act as a specialist practitioner and liaise with the surgical team and other Departments.

To be a key member of the multidisciplinary team, ensuring good communications with other departments.

Supervise the maintenance of equipment and reporting any faults

Deputise for the Theatre Coordinator/ Recovery Manager in their absence

Assist with stock control, manage stock levels and assist with the ordering of supplies as required.

Ensure efficient use of all resources.

Actively participate in establishing appropriate systems within the department for the monitoring of quality standards facilitate audit services, risk management and complaints and act upon them accordingly.

Assist the Theatre Manager / Theatre Co-ordinator in ensuring annual risk assessments are undertaken and that outcomes are identified and actioned.

Report any potential or actual complaints/untoward incidents to the Theatre Manager/co-ordinator and participate in the Trusts Risk Management process.

Be flexible with working hours to facilitate the smooth running of the department.

Professional responsibilities

Assist in promoting an open and friendly working environment.

Receive visitors into the department.

Undertake department projects pertinent to the speciality.

Participate in nursing audits assist in the setting and evaluation of standards of care.

Orientate new staff, learners and temporary staff to the department and hospital.

Encourages a good working relationship with the multi-professional team and to attend multi-professional meetings as appropriate.

Promotes effective multi-professional collaboration and practice throughout the unit.

To be aware of and practice in accordance with the Trusts policies and procedures.

Ensure working awareness of RNOHT policies and procedures.

Maintain patient and staff confidentiality at all times.

IT Skills

All staff are required to demonstrate a level of IT literacy skills appropriate to their job, as the use of IT is fundamental in delivering good quality efficient health care.

• Working conditions

Measures the nature, level, frequency and duration of demands arising from adverse environmental conditions and hazards which are unavoidable and required for the job. E.g. Use of VDU, exposure to extreme temperatures, unpleasant smells, dust / dirt, aggression, noxious fumes, chemical spills, fleas, lice, body fluids, foul linen,

Assuming normal Health and Safety standards are met.

Driving to and from work is not included.

• Special Requirements: None

Any other duties commensurate with the grade and in line with the requirement of this post.

This job description gives a general outline of the post and is not intended to be inflexible or a final list of duties. It may therefore be amended from time to time in consultation with the post holder.

Terms and Conditions of Service

This appointment is subject to the terms and conditions of employment of the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust.

Professional conduct

The post holder must comply with the Code of Professional Conduct applicable to their profession.

Risk Management

The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust strives to take a holistic approach to the management of risk Health and Safety, Caldicott, Corporate and Clinical Governance requirements are all elements of risk management.

Risk management is fundamental in ensuring the safety of all whilst on Trust premises and in ensuring that a high level of quality care is continually provided. To support staff in the management of risk, the Trust provides training programmes and facilitates staff in the use of risk management identification tools. In turn, individuals are responsible for ensuring that they attend training sessions and adhere to the Trusts policies and procedures, which includes the reporting of incidents, both actual and near miss.

Health and Safety at Work Act

Under the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 it is the duty of every employee to:

• Take reasonable practicable care of oneself and others who are or may be affected by their acts or omissions.
• Co-operate with their employer in ensuring that all statutory and other requirements are complied with.

Clinical Governance

Participate in the Trusts Clinical Governance activities ensuring that all the elements are embraced within ones own practice and that of the ward.

All staff must comply with the Trust Infection Control Policy. All employees must attend infection control training as required within their department as directed by their line manager.

Confidentiality

Post-holders must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with the Data Protection of 1998. Post-holders must not, without prior permission, disclose any information regarding patients or staff. If any member of staff has communicated any such information to an unauthorised person those staff will be liable to dismissal. Moreover, the Data Protection Act 1998 also renders an individual liable for prosecution in the event of unauthorised disclosure of information. Following the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 2005, post-holders must apply the Trusts FOI procedure if they receive a written request for information.

.Equal Opportunities

The Trust welcomes all persons without regard to age, ethnic or national origin, gender or sexual orientation, religion, lifestyle, presenting illness or disability. We aim to provide a non-judgemental service at all times.

No Smoking Policy

The Trust prohibits smoking in all of their buildings and premises, except where specifically indicated.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• DEGREE/ DIPLOMA
• NMC/HCPC registered
• Recovery Course
• 2 Years Experience in the post anaesthetic care
• Supervisor and Assessor Compliant

Desirable

• Leadership course /Critical Care Course/Intensive care course /Anaesthetic Nurse
• ALS EPALS
• Pain Course
• Care of the Deteriorating child
• Current Continued experience taking Charge or Team Leading in the last 12 months

Skills

Essential

• ILS PILS compliant
• Leadership skills - the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines, organise work of self and others

Desirable

• Paediatric nursing experience
• Critical care experience Anaesthetic nursing experience

leadership Qualities

Essential

• Self-motivated and with the ability to motivate others
• Effective team member
• Able to work well in challenging environment

Desirable

• Innovative

Employer details

Employer name

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Royal National Orthopaedic NHS Trust.

Brockley Hill

Stanmore

HA7 4LP

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