Theatre Practitioner (ODP/Registered Nurse)

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Norwich is seeking a competent practitioner to undertake theatre duties and enhance multidisciplinary team development. The successful candidate will be accountable for patient care, ensure safety and confidentiality, and supervise staff. Communication and teamwork are essential for this role, making it vital for the candidate to contribute positively to the clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Competence in peri-operative care and theatre duties.
• Ability to supervise and mentor staff in a clinical setting.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the development of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Assessing and evaluating care needs of patients.
• Maintaining patient safety and confidentiality.

Job description

Work as a competent practitioner, contributing to the development of the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring the most effective utilisation of resources. Undertake a full range of theatre duties appropriate to the specialty by providing skilled assistance in the anaesthetic and surgical role.

Be personally accountable for undertaking a range of enhanced skills specific to the clinical area in accordance with trust Policy. Assess, monitor and evaluate the care needs of the peri-operative patient, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the patient's condition and reporting effectively to the appropriate person.

Maintain and ensure that patient safety, comfort, dignity and confidentiality remain paramount. Act as team leader in the absence of senior staff and co-ordinate the theatre list accordingly. Supervise qualified and unqualified staff, and become actively involved in Operation Department Training as a mentor/assessor, against the approved award.

Display a professional attitude by developing and maintaining good working relationships, communication and teamwork with all disciplines, both within the Department and with other relevant Departments in the Trust. Support and encourage the concept of team working and development of trust, integrity, honesty and sharing within the multi-disciplinary team.

Ensure that all practice is in accordance with established procedures and protocols, and conform with the unit's Operational Policy.