The post holder will:

• Where necessary plan and appropriately prepare and facilitate theatre lists.
• Accurately enter patient information on IT systems.
• Ensure patient care areas are safe, fit for purpose and effectively maintained.
• Maintain the safe custody of medications and controlled drugs.

Key Result Areas:

• Deliver safe quality care for patients during their perioperative phase of care.
• Act as the patient’s advocate, maintaining their dignity at all times.
• Carry out duties according to policies and procedures, contributing to quality improvement, and promoting best evidence-based practice
• Ensuring that data is correctly recorded in accordance with the current Hospital policy and procedure.
• Promote a patient focused approach to care in collaboration with all relevant healthcare professionals.
• Take the lead in the running of theatre lists
• Provide managerial accountability in the absence of a clinical lead under the supervision of the Theatre Manager
• Plan and implement care of patients within the department.
• In addition to clinical duties, the direct supervision and training of junior staff will be your responsibility in order to ensure the provision of a high quality and cost effective service to patients and users
• Contribute to budgetary management by exercising care and economy in the ordering and use of equipment and consumables
• To contribute to audit within the Theatres and the compilation of supporting written documentation.
• Undertake all activities in a professional and proficient manner, including mandatory surgical checks prior to the start of the procedure, during and pre wound closure

For more information, please get in touch with Ronak on +44(0) 203 411 5531 or email on ronak@permhire.co.uk