Description
The Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedics will be responsible for providing skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of the operating theatre team.
Main duties of the job:
- Assist in the positioning and preparation of patients as directed by the surgical team
- Help to control cross infection by observing departmental policy regarding dress, the maintenance of a clean working environment, decontamination and sterilisation procedures and asepsis
- Participate in induction and orientation programmes for new staff
- Prepare patients for clinical/operative procedures, both in anaesthetics and surgery
- Provide assistance in clinical/operative procedures, both anaesthetics and surgery
- Provide initial emergency care as required
- Take charge of the clinical area in the absence of an advanced practitioner
- Ensure all equipment is checked prior to use and any faults reported to the Theatre Coordinator
- Participate fully as a team member, including working in all areas of the theatre suite
- Adhere to the procedures for the use of supplies, ordering requirements for the Department
- Ensure the accurate collection of data in relation to theatre activity
The successful candidate will have:
- RN 1ST level Registration Adult and/or Children
- Diploma or Degree in Health Care Studies
- ODP Level 3 NVQ
- ODA 752
- A minimum of 2 years UK hospital scrub experience in Orthopaedics