Bank Operating Department Practitioner - Bank

at  University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

On a rostered duty can organise own workload and can delegate and supervise other members of the team Can prioritise workload to manage the care for a group of patients Undertake enhanced practitioner skills in scrub/circulating or anaesthetic or recovery duties as required with the Directorate When rostered to be in charge take action to ensure safe staffing levels on each shift Rotate within the Directorate in recovery or anaesthetic or surgery as required, to meet the needs of the service and fulfil professional educational needs Undertake appropriate checks of equipment and environment within a designated area Demonstrate an understanding of the different types of equipment in use and ensure that all junior colleagues are familiar with specialty specific equipment as per Directorate and Trust policies including the checking and reporting of faults Ensure the safe admission and discharge/handover of patients from a designated area - liaising with other staff and agencies to ensure continuity of care Carry out all relevant forms of peri-operative care in line with Trust guidelines, policies and procedures Instigate and participate in the development, maintenance and evaluation of care standards within the unit and Directorate Ensure the highest standards of professional behaviour and presentation of self and others within the clinical team To ensure that all activities in the designated area are in keeping with the Nursing & Midwifery Councils Code of Professional Conduct and Health Professional Council (HPC) Code of Conduct for Operating Department Practitioners. Reflecting an attitude and appearance that benefits the Trust Deliver patient care in accordance with recognized standards of research based clinical practice Reflect on clinical practice in order to evaluate and maintain high standards of patient care Undertake any other duties as requested by the Sister/Coordinator in your area of work Work autonomously, Required to act independently within the appropriate guidelines, deciding when it is necessary to refer to their manager Take charge of a theatre unit on a shift basis Assist the senior team with the management of the theatre or area, including the supervision of junior staff Supervise the professional work of junior members of the theatre team Highlight to senior colleagues any shortfalls in resources

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