Robotic Theatre Lead - Northampton, United Kingdom - Northampton General Hospital
Description
Act as a role model to all members of the team.Ensure the delivery of the highest standard of patient care, assisting the surgeon in robotic procedures by maintaining a clear and safe surgical field.
Facilitate junior members of the team with their CPD, setting goals, facilitating training opportunities, and mentoring as appropriate. Provide a high standard of care as set out in Theatre Standards and Trust guidelines.Ensure accurate completion of theatre records, documentation and care plans.
Assess the immediate and ongoing needs of the patient develop an individualised plan of care, in discussion with the patient and their carer or significant others as appropriate.
Develop research-based practice, quality assurance in line with the Care Standards Act 2000 and clinical audit.Make decisions as to the most appropriate method of care for the patients, where a variety of options need to be considered as to the most suitable plan of care.
Take responsibility for the availability of surgical equipment from SSD or when it is processed off site.Adhere to appropriate safety precautions, as established within the theatres/Clinic to minimize the risks of fire, explosion, electrical shock, contamination, accident and equipment malfunction.
Communicate regularly with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.Contribute to and participate in the development of a culture of commitment to innovation and quality improvement using research and audit.
Assist in the monitoring and maintenance of equipment used in the department and report any faults that occur to the appropriate person.
Actively maintain and promote a safe theatre environment. Ensure that good infection control practice and high standards of clinical care are given. Plan, develop and implement approaches to promote health and wellbeing of patients and improve their health status.
Maintain an awareness of the developments in the care and treatment of patients in order to be able to carry out duties competently and efficiently.
Nursing and Midwifery Council/ Health and Care Professions Council standards.Document the condition and progress of patients and report to medical staff and/or senior theatre staff any areas of concern.
Assist and contribute to the management and organisation of the theatre area. As the team leader, take charge of the clinical area.
Comply with all Trust policies and risk assessments with particular regard to the policies and procedures carried out in the event of maintaining staff and patient safety.
As the team leader, lead by example with drive and enthusiasm, responding appropriately to the needs of patients, families and carers.
Take ultimate responsibility for ensuring the standard of the environment within his/her identified area of responsibility.
Take responsibility for assisting with the management and leadership of the theatre unit and its teams, whilst maintaining an appropriate style that maintains good morale, a team approach to work and a culture which fosters innovation and change.
Set high standards of patient care for the theatre department and ensure cleanliness is maintained so that the patients experience is excellent.
Influence people and events through successful communication, negotiation and persuasion skills, especially when communicating complex or sensitive matters.Adapting communication styles/methods to ensure that the message is understood. Constructively challenge practices as necessary, which impact on patients care and/or staff wellbeing. Work in partnership with other senior team members to ensure the nursing strategy objectives are achieved.
As the team leader, act as a first contact point for patients, relatives and staff to address concerns and complaints.
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