Band 5 Recovery Practitioner inNorthampton inNorthampton PUBLISHED 7 NOV 2024

The role of the Recovery Practitioner is to care for patients following surgery, support the Band 6 and 7 in the day to day running of the Post-anaesthetic Recovery room and to deputise in their absence, when the need arises. There will also be the opportunity for staff to work in other operating theatres across the Trust once competencies have been met for the post.

The post holder will proactively lead a team working within the Main Theatre offering support and training, whilst being an active member of the Trust wide theatre team. He/she will be expected to demonstrate enthusiasm to help create a safe patient and an effective learning environment. This post will demand a commitment to providing flexible shift cover and out of hours working on a regular basis.

The Recovery Practitioner will be expected to recover patients following surgery, and provide a high standard of evidence based clinical care to ensure the comfort and safety of patients.

They will be expected to be a role model for other members of staff and contribute towards the training and development of others. They should be able to recognise their own limitations and seek advice and support from senior members of staff.

The post holder will participate in delivering a high standard of patient care and safety. He/she will be expected to demonstrate enthusiasm to help create a suitable patient and an effective learning environment. This post will demand a commitment to providing flexible shift cover.

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Supporting Clinical Excellence:

Assisting and contributing in the management and organisation of the clinical area.

Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.

To work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.

To maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care.

Consider new ways of working which enhance and improve patient care.

To co-ordinate the patients discharge from Recovery in accordance with NGH discharge policy.

To educate patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified.

Complete patient documentation correctly.

To maintain a safe ward environment.

Responsible for safe supply, storage, administration, checking and disposal of medications including controlled drugs.

Adopt an open learning culture from patient experience and action plan improvements as necessary

To undertake any expanded roles deemed necessary for the role following the Trust policy Expansion of Professional Practice for Registered Healthcare Professionals.

Communication:

Recognise and maintain confidentiality of information relating to patients/clients and their records.

Maintain accurate documentation of any clinical notes or IT systems used in theatre.

Ensure clarity in communicating with patients, relatives and carers as well as other team members. Answer questions within the sphere of ones own knowledge.

Answer the telephone on a clear, friendly, helpful and professional manner.

Take any messages accurately and refer to a registered nurse/midwife as necessary.

Demonstrate a caring approach to patients/clients, their families and visitors and to have good verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

To attend and participate in departmental meetings, helping to implement change as required.

Leadership:Lead by example with drive and enthusiasm, responding appropriately to the needs of patients, families and carers.

Responsible for assisting with the management and leadership of the theatre, maintaining an appropriate style that maintains good morale, a team approach to work and a culture which fosters innovation and change.

Sets high standards of nursing care for the theatre, including theatre cleanliness, etc., are maintained so that the patients experience is excellent.

Influence people and events through successful communication, negotiation and persuasion skills.

Constructively challenge practices as necessary, which impact on patients care and/or staff wellbeing.

Work in partnership with the senior team members to ensure the nursing strategy objectives are achieved.

People/Management Excellence:Collaborate with all members of the clinical area to ensure efficient running of theatres.

Assist the Theatre Team Leader in introducing new members of staff to their duties, act as a preceptor to newly qualified staff.

Take all reasonable steps to ensure the safe keeping of patients property in accordance with Trust policy.

Promote and maintain a suitable learning environment for staff and act as a facilitator/mentor/preceptor/coach in the supervision and teaching of less experienced staff, supporting and facilitating the development of competencies across all staff levels.

Maintains competent computer skills and be able to access patient details and reports via the Trusts IT systems.

Support a culture of teamwork within the clinical area.

Professional Responsibilities:To be responsible for your own professional development, maintain a professional portfolio and keep up to date on current nursing and health service issues.

To take full responsibility for your own actions and to abide by the NMC Code of Conduct 2and or HCPC Code Conduct 2.

Maintain own knowledge and clinical skills demonstrating competence in delivering a high standard of care.

To be conversant with all Nursing Policies and procedures

Maintain a current knowledge of professional issues, ensuring continued professional development is maintained.

Identify learning needs in self, negotiating a Personal Development Plan recognising own limitations.

Actively undertake education, development and supervision of self

Act as a clinical and professional role model, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area.

Quality Assurance and Monitoring:Actively promote evidence-based practice within the clinical area.Contribute to audit initiatives.

Participate in setting and reviewing standards for practice and evaluating outcomes as part of the clinical governance agenda.

Report indecencies, using the Trust reporting system