JOB PURPOSE
A proficient health care professional competent to provide planned care for patients undergoing anaesthetic and surgical procedures. The post holder will be expected to provide a wide range of clinical skills, including areas of particular clinical expertise and advice within the team. They will work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families. The post holder will also take an active part in the leadership, education, development and supervision of the team.
CLINICAL SKILLS
Assess, plan and implement care according to patient needs, assisting in clinical/operative procedures and by providing pre, intra and postoperative care, preparing for and handing over patient care to others. Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team/agencies to ensure that patient needs are met especially in relation to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements. Involve patients, relatives/carers in providing reassurance and support to assist their understanding and co-operation. Ensure that the clinical environment is correctly and safely prepared, that the appropriate level of cleanliness is maintained, and that relevant materials and equipment needed for clinical procedures are available and ready for use, including the clearing away and restoring equipment/environment afterwards. Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations. Collect, collate and report information, maintaining accurate patient records/documentation. Participate in the surgical/anaesthetic on call rotas.
QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE/ PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
RGN/ODP Detailed knowledge of professional accountability and NHS issues Importance of equality, diversity and rights in patient care Evidence of continued learning
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A proficient health care professional competent to provide planned care for patients undergoing anaesthetic and surgical procedures. The post holder will be expected to provide a wide range of clinical skills, including areas of particular clinical expertise and advice within the team. They will work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families. The post holder will also take an active part in the leadership, education, development and supervision of the team.
CLINICAL SKILLS
Assess, plan and implement care according to patient needs, assisting in clinical/operative procedures and by providing pre, intra and postoperative care, preparing for and handing over patient care to others. Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team/agencies to ensure that patient needs are met especially in relation to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements. Involve patients, relatives/carers in providing reassurance and support to assist their understanding and co-operation. Ensure that the clinical environment is correctly and safely prepared, that the appropriate level of cleanliness is maintained, and that relevant materials and equipment needed for clinical procedures are available and ready for use, including the clearing away and restoring equipment/environment afterwards. Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations. Collect, collate and report information, maintaining accurate patient records/documentation. Participate in the surgical/anaesthetic on call rotas.
QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE/ PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
RGN/ODP Detailed knowledge of professional accountability and NHS issues Importance of equality, diversity and rights in patient care Evidence of continued learning
For more information please contact us.
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