Theatre Practitioner for Trauma and Orthopaedics

at  University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Here at UHCW we are a leading centre of Excellence for Trauma and we are currently looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic member to welcome to our Trauma and Orthopaedics team. Our orthopaedic surgery includes paediatrics, arthroplasty and revision surgery, soft tissue knee, upper limb surgery and spinal surgery. The trauma surgery workload varies, we regularly reschedule our elective lists to support the trauma service, particularly those with fractured neck-of-femur. We have developed a flexible approach, with the ability to manage rapid workload changes across multiple theatres. We contribute to the continual development of a quality service ensuring best practice is followed resulting in optimum patient care.
The post holder will hold a current registration with NMC or HCPC, have evidence of CPD and a teaching and assessing qualification. It would also be desirable for them to have a degree in relevant subject or be willing to undertake.
The post holder will need to have at substantial clinical experience in theatre preferably in The Trauma and Orthopaedic speciality and possess excellent communication skills and have a vast amount of knowledge with the ability to apply evidence based practice.
The post holder will also need to hold a good understanding of ICT and technology, be able to p rioritise and meet deadlines effectively, and be able to use initiative and make decisions.
They must act professionally at all times,be motivated and be able to motivate others, be calm and objective and approachable with good interpersonal skills.
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.
We are currently looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic memeber to welcome to our Trauma and Orthopaedics team. Our orthopaedic surgery includes paediatrics, arthroplasty and revision surgery, soft tissue knee, upper limb surgery and spinal surgery.

Clinical - Core

• Assess, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate the peri-operative care of patients using specialist knowledge and skills.
• Acknowledge personal preferences, rights and choice of patients undergoing surgery.
• Maintain health, safety, and the control of infection in clinical work areas in line with Trust policies and procedures.
• Store, prepare and administer prescribed drugs to patients, and monitor the effects of drugs on patients in line with Trust policies.
• Prepare, monitor, and maintain materials and equipment for clinical procedures, take action if found to be faulty.
• Support, monitor and care for patients during clinical procedures.
• Contribute to treating patients during clinical emergencies.
• Receive, transfer and position patients for clinical procedures.

Education and Coaching

• Continually develop own knowledge by evaluating and reflecting on practice.
• Maintain a professional profile.
• Create a learning environment in theatre.
• Act as an assessor/mentor/preceptor to members of staff.
• Teach others within the theatre area.
• Develop and evaluate learning materials.
• Ensure effective supervision and assessment of students within theatre.
• Act as a role model to the theatre team.
• Promote clinical supervision activity.

Research/Governance

• Identify clinical practice problems and offer new ideas to improve standards of care in theatre.
• Undertake risk assessment in line with Trust policy.
• Participate in, utilise, and disseminate research to inform practice.
• Contribute to the development of clinical polices/procedures/guidelines/standards of care within the theatre department.
• Participate in Clinical Governance Activity:
• Audit Activity
• Data Collection

Personal

• Demonstrate effective time management and organisational skills.
• Ensure all mandatory training required to undertake the role is up to date.
• Demonstrate people management skills - delegation, negotiation, and assertiveness.
• Be aware of own limitations and take advice as appropriate.
• Maintain personal hygiene and theatre dress code in line with theatre policies.

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