DTU Practitioner - Stamford

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; Stamford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization is seeking a Band 5 Registered Practitioner to join their Dynamic Team Unit (DTU). The role involves various responsibilities in peri-operative care, supporting patients throughout their surgical journey, and mentoring junior staff. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, they encourage applications from all backgrounds, ensuring a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Employee benefits opportunities

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Supportive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Requires broad knowledge and skill base, including effective communication.
• Must actively seek learning opportunities.
• Accountable for actions and omissions.

Responsibilities

• Provide peri-operative care including patient admission and monitoring.
• Oversee care of patients while ensuring confidentiality and dignity.
• Supervise junior staff and support their development.

Skills

Communication

Team working

Job description

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 to gain experience and 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.

Key Responsibilities

Provide Peri-operative Care

The Pre-operative Phase

• Admission and preparation of the patient including interventions and investigations.
• Prepare the Perioperative environment, procedure rooms, and recovery bay.
• Communicate effectively with patients, their relatives, and colleagues.
• Report appropriately any faulty equipment or sterility problems to the team leader.
• Admit patients into the department, confirming the patient’s identity and completing all necessary documentation.
• Oversee the care of the patient, maintaining patient confidentiality and dignity at all times.

• Coordinate the safe transfer and movement of patients throughout the unit.
• Maintain patients' privacy and dignity at all times.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment, communicating and working effectively with the perioperative team.

The Intra-operative Phase

• Observe and support the patient during the intra-operative phase.

The Post-operative Phase

• Receive handover from the scrub practitioner.
• Monitor the patient’s physiological parameters and provide support as required.
• Coordinate the patient pathway.
• Provide the patient with refreshments where required.
• Perform or supervise all care interventions.
• Discharge the patient, following agreed protocols, completing all documentation.

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lorna Johnson
Job title: Deputy Sister
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 01733 678360