Job Title | Theatre Practitioner |
Location | Kent |
Job Type | Permanent |
Speciality | Theatres/ACU |
Rates | £28,730 - £31,534 per annum |
Description
We are looking for Theatre Practitioner in Kent area.
The post holder will:
- Where necessary plan and appropriately prepare and assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care for patients in the perioperative phase
- 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
- Assist in endoscopy when required
Key Result Areas:
- Deliver safe quality care for patients during their peri- operative 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
- Support the theatre lead (under the direction of the Theatre manager) in the running of theatre lists daily
- Contribute to budgetary management by exercising care and economy in the ordering and use of equipment and consumables
- 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
Skills and Experience
- First level Registered Nurse/HCPC registered ODP
- Post registration education/experience in a relevant specialty is desirable defined in Scrub, anesthetic, or recovery
- Ability to organise, plan and problem-solve on a case-by-case basis
- Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to build and support team working in a positive and challenging culture
- Strong patient-centred approach
- Basic computer skills e.g., MS Outlook and web- based reporting systems
- Foster a culture of professionalism and a positive working team environment
- Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and ethics in the workplace
- Ability to communicate with people of all ages and from different backgrounds
For more information, please get in touch with Chris on +44(0) 203 411 5531 or email on chris@permhire.co.uk