Emergency Theatre Co-ordinatator

at  University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

An opportunity has arisen in the main operating theatre department for a high profile, accessible and responsive leader. To coordinate the effective and efficient access of emergency patients to theatres. In conjunction with the multidisciplinary teams, to deliver high quality and timely patient care. Must be able to make informed decisions within their own area and scope of professional practice. Ensuring national and local agreed standards/targets are met and to take charge of the theatre department out of hours.
The role requires a high profile, accessible and responsive leader to coordinate the effective and efficient access of emergency patients to theatres and manage a multiskilled emergency team. In conjunction with the multidisciplinary teams, to deliver high quality and timely patient care.
To lead and support the emergency theatre team and floor control. Must be able to make informed decisions within their own area and scope of professional practice. Ensuring national and local agreed standards/targets are met and to take charge of the theatre department out of hours.
Coordinating the flow of emergence patients through the theatre department.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence ® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation’s core values.
Accountable for own actions in accordance with Codes of Professional Conduct. Will contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and Statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
Highly developed communication skills, collaborating with all theatre specialities, Anaesthetic and Theatre teams to ensure the appropriate assessment and treatment of emergency surgical patients.
Coordinate timely and appropriate access for emergency patients to the most suitable theatre resource, contributing to the clinical prioritisation of emergency patients.
Responsible for identifying and assessing complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implementing solutions and monitoring/auditing outcomes.
A knowledgeable autonomous practitioner, using agreed procedures for the safe and effective use of the Trust’s operating theatre resources. Identifying issues, which prevent the safe and effective management of emergency surgical patients, planning, negotiating and agreeing access.
Undertake highly specialised technical and/or practical skills to ensure optimum patient management, including complex patient monitoring and defined expanded clinical roles.
Proactively act as a resource for staff, coaching, mentoring others and providing expert advice on the emergency process. Ensuring that clinical governance is embedded in practice.
Responsible for developing, implementing, evaluating education, training for staff, patients and carers in support of the emergency patient process.
Audit practice, develop remedial action plans and participate in research in support of service improvement.
Utilise and ensure others utilise, information, IT systems to secure accurate and timely information relating to patient, workforce and theatre resources. Responsible for providing agreed management reports.
Responsible for interdepartmental/organisational activities including HR and complaints.
Support patients, carers and others during difficult situations arising in the clinical area.
Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust Policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards.
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