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Location
Hatfield, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Support the Theatre team in the care of patients before and during surgery Provide a comprehensive handover at the change of shift to colleagues Undertake all safety checks to a high standard, documenting as per procedure Assess patient care requirements, implementing and evaluating outcomes Ensure the highest standards of infection prevention and control Ensure that all documentation relating to patient care is within the boundaries of the national and hospital guidelines for good record keeping Ensure that all incidents, accidents, and near misses are appropriately recorded and reported. Participate in investigations and implement changes to practice Ensure that own practice and the practice of others is within an ethical and legal framework Proactively participate in capturing revenue Understand the Clinical Governance process and actively participate in all processes Ensure adequate stock levels are maintained Support with mentoring junior members of the team, assessing competencies, as well as supporting and identifying individual training needs Support new business initiatives and assist with their implementation Provide clinical expertise Take the lead in your clinical area for assigned cases, organising activities, and ensuring maintenance of a safe environment Organise repairs and service contracts for technical equipment Ensure audits are undertaken and action plans put in place for improvement Scrub: Prepare all the necessary instruments, equipment, and other materials as required Assist with minor surgical procedures within scope of practice Maintain safety of the surgical field Maintain sterility at all times Complete all relevant documentation Complete all counts including instruments used Report all adverse events to theatre manager or co-ordinator Act as a link between the surgical team and other parts of the theatre and hospital
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