Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedic Theatres

Main Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities To deliver a high standard of evidence based care to a specified group of patients. To adhere to NMC Code of Professional Conduct and standards for registration at all times. To maintain confidentiality at all times. To support patients, relatives, carers and friends and where appropriate involve them in the care of the patient. To be fully involved in the health education of patients and relatives, identifying each opportunity to promote a healthy lifestyle. To liaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the relevant information regarding the patients needs/condition are communicated to them (including handover), and that any instructions from them regarding the patients care/condition are acted upon. To adhere to the Trust policy on valuing equality and diversity in the workplace, which incorporates the patients/visitors and staff. To acknowledge personal limitations in patient care and seek advice from senior staff members. To rotate to other clinical areas within the department as required or as identified as a personal development need in the appraisal process. To be involved with department audit/essence of care/observations of care. To report adverse incidents which occur in the department as per policy and assist in the investigation of such incidences as necessary. To maintain up to date and comprehensive records of care in accordance with NMC/HCPC, legal and Trust requirements. To demonstrate effective communication and customer care skills with patients and their relatives/carers, thereby acting as a positive role model for nurses and other staff. General Responsibilities The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post. To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations. We want to be an organisation where everyone shares a commitment to delivering the very best care and feels like their contribution is valuable and valued. At Kings we are a kind, respectful team: Kind. We show compassion and understanding and bring a positive attitude to our work Respectful. We promote equality, are inclusive and honest, speaking up when needed Team. We support each other, communicate openly, and are reassuringly professional To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff. To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues. This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder. All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication. Everyone is responsible for promoting inclusion no matter their role or team. At Kings, we want to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and welcomed. Education and Research To keep up to date with current research to promote evidence based practice within the clinical area. To participate in Trust and Division initiatives to develop nursing practice. To assist in the teaching, supervision and practice development of junior colleagues and students. To actively participate in the training process by demonstrating and directly supervising. To participate in research and audit within the department. Management To manage an agreed workload with support from colleagues and senior staff as appropriate. To exercise leadership where appropriate. To ensure all Trust and local policies, protocols and procedures are adhered to by self and colleagues at all times. To participate with the monitoring of standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the department and report as necessary. To work within and support the multi-disciplinary team. To share knowledge and skills developed with other members of the multi-disciplinary team. To ensure effective admission/discharge of patients to the department liaising with other hospital departments as appropriate. To maintain effective communication and professional relationships with all areas within the Division and with associated clinical areas in the Trust. To observe personal responsibility for resource management. To observe a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of self, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management associated with this post. Personal professional development To ensure own clinical knowledge is kept up to date in respect to evidence based practice, NMC and Trust guidelines/protocols. To achieve a range of clinical competencies as required within the Trust and Division. To actively participate in team meetings. To actively participate in own performance appraisal as required by the Trust. To maintain your own personal and professional NMC requirements, attending mandatory study sessions as required by the Trust. Infection Control Statement The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene procedures and requirements when in clinical areas. The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role. These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times. Safe Guarding The Trust takes the issues of Safeguarding Children, Adults and addressing Domestic Abuse very seriously. All employees have a responsibility to support the organisation in our duties by; attending mandatory training on safeguarding children and adults familiarising themselves with the Trust's processes for reporting concerns reporting any safeguarding child or adult concerns appropriately