Theatre Nurse/ Odp

Provides high quality care to patients and their families during the perioperative period. Reporting and documenting all relevant patient needs, communicating changes to other health professionals in the multidisciplinary team. Act as Practitioner in charge, in the absence of the Team Leader ensuring efficient allocation of staff and resources. Demonstrates a commitment to evidence-based practice and clinical excellence and play an active role in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient centred care. To engage and interact with patients and their carers, explaining procedures and treatments to gain co-operation, understanding and allay apprehension. Assist with projects to develop and enhance patient care. Participate in the evaluation of patient outcomes, including audit, risk management and infection control. Attend relevant meetings and deliver feedback. To develop and achieve objectives identified through continuing appraisal of job role. To develop appraisal skills and carry out appraisals and personal development plans for non-registered practitioners in line with Agenda for Change and the knowledge skills framework