Theatre Scrub Practitioner in Liverpool inLiverpool PUBLISHED FRI 1 NOV 2024 Jump to job information section

• It is recognised that on agreement at formal appraisal on annual basis there may be a decision to concentrate on certain aspects of this job description.
• To implement and evaluate the delivery of high quality patient care.
• To undertake complex clinical responsibilities in scrub, anaesthetic or recovery areas.
• To manage a clinical area on a daily basis and manage any out of hours activity in the absence of team leader.
• To supervise junior and inexperienced staff and assist in the assessing of trainees and student nurses.
• To act in a professional manner providing a good role model to lessexperienced staff.

• Extend clinical skills in all areas of care delivery, to work without direct supervision.
• Take responsibility for the assessment, planning and delivery of high quality patient care in the peri-operative and post-operative phase.
• Play a part in the forward aid team during critical incidences outside the theatre environment.
• Provide skilled assistance to the surgeon.
• To assist in the anaesthetic room checking, cleaning and maintainingequipment fit for purpose.
• Report and deal appropriately with equipment which is not fit for purpose.
• Comply with the directorate and trust policies.
• Communicate in a concise and clear manner when handing over the care of a patient to a health care colleague.
• Provide specialist care for children and patients with special needs.
• Identify resources and skill mix requirements for the management of clinical situations and ensure their provision.

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• Extend clinical skills in all areas of care delivery, to work without direct supervision.
• Take responsibility for the assessment, planning and delivery of high quality patient care in the peri-operative and post-operative phase
• Provide skilled assistance to the surgeon.
• To assist in the anaesthetic room checking, cleaning and maintainingequipment fit for purpose.
• Report and deal appropriately with equipment which is not fit for purpose.
• Comply with the directorate and trust policies.
• Communicate in a concise and clear manner when handing over the care of a patient to a health care colleague.
• Identify resources and skill mix requirements for the management of clinical situations and ensure their provision.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop co-ordinating skills under supervision. Act as co-ordinator in rotation with other practitioners in the team when competent with support.
• Ensure that Trust and Directorate policies are understood and adhered to.
• Report regularly to Team Leaders. Liaise with and provide relevantinformation to other members of the disciplinary team.