Communication

• Communicate with the Sterile services provider; equipment requirements in theatre, repair and other logistical information.
• Liaise with Theatre Management, Consultant, Anesthetists and the Stores department to plan equipment requirements in theatre.
• Communicate logistical plans surrounding Sterile Services and Equipment loans with the theatre team.
• Liaise with the Team Leader and Theatre Co-ordinator as appropriate to ensure seamless episodes of care and to identify and communicate any issues or potential problems as early as possible.
• Liaise and communicate with other departments as necessary e.g. Ward, Radiology, Inpatient Bookings
• Liaise and communicate with external services as necessary e.g. Laboratory Services, Sterile Services.
• Establish clear communication with patients, their families and care givers, using interpersonal skills to invoke empathy and reassurance regarding, assessment, care and treatment.
• To ensure accurate and comprehensive nursing / theatre records, in all formats, are maintained using appropriate documentation.
• Contribute to a supportive working environment, which is conducive to uphold morale and well-being all staff.

Planning & Organising

• Predict equipment requirements in theatre and plan fulfilment of requirements
• Track and follow-up repairs and replacements of equipment that is processed through Sterile Services as necessary.
• Check and maintain stock levels within the department, communicating effectively with stores department and using establish processes for procurement of stock and equipment.
• Keep up to date with local and national peri-operative initiatives.
• Comply with implementation of guidelines (e.g. NICE, AfPP) where appropriate, in line with Quality Governance.

Analytical

• Contribute to, and maintain, an integrative theatre service offering flexibility where appropriate to patients, their carers and the multidisciplinary team.
• Reacts dynamically or takes direction, to changing demands, situations and pressures in the department and prioritise accordingly.

Quality Governance

• Participate in investigations of accidents, incidents and complaints, contributing to planning and implementation of improvements.
• Ensure confidentiality and safeguarding of patient records in accordance with policies and guidelines around GDPR.
• Attend and contribute in departmental meetings and other forums as delegated.
• Demonstrates understanding and adheres to the organisations Safeguarding Policies

Tasks Specific Skills

• Administrative duties as delegated
• Comply with implemented plans of care.
• Carry out safety checks of swabs, instruments and needles in conjunction with a qualified person and immediately acting on any discrepancies.
• Act as a circulating member of the Theatre team for a variety of specialities and complexity of cases, including Endoscopy.
• Participate in Theatre equipment is checks to ensure it is suitable for use prior to each patients operation
• Assisting with other members of the team in the preparation and clearing of Theatres.
• Assist in the safe handling, transfer and positioning of patients between all areas of the theatre department
• Assisting with the labelling and dispatch of the theatre specimens.
• Work within the remit of HMT and local Policy and Procedures.

Training and Professional Development

• Strive to stay up to date with evidence-based practice and peri-operative initiatives.
• Continue to develop own practice
• Participate in clinical supervision
• Participate, contribute and develop plans of action based on quality improvement activities (audit, feedback, inspection findings etc.)
• Ensure safe use of equipment within the department undertaking/delivering training where necessary.
• Participate in performance review, performance management and appraisal programs within the hospital.
• Participate in induction and mentorship of staff new to the department as allocated.
• Participate in the disciplinary process when necessary.
• Attend and disseminate information gathered at study days, courses, conferences and meetings as appropriate.
• To support the dissemination of information regarding new or updated clinical practices, guidelines and policies to all theatre practitioners and contribute to facilitation of their implementation

Professional

• To be responsible for his/her own professional development and participate in own ‘Performance and Development planning’.

Health & Safety

• To provide a safe environment for the safety and welfare of patients and staff by complying with:-

• Health & Safety at Work Act
• Fire Prevention and Management
• COSHH

• Use risk assessment processes to ensure safety is maintained to staff, patients and visitors in the department.
• Using reporting systems effectively to highlight any untoward incidents.
• Participate in investigations of any untoward incidents as delegated.
• Comply with manual handling principles, techniques, policy and guidelines.
• Comply with Infection Prevention and Control principles, techniques, policy and guidelines.