Job summary The post holder will work primarily within Manchester Royal Eye Hospital Theatres but may occasionally be required to work within theatres at other hospitals within the trust.
The post holder is responsible for ensuring immediate care to the client group and will work primarily within the Theatre Department.
The post holder will prioritise, assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all relevant aspects of care to an agreed and expected high standard.
Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the clinical governance process.
Act as a mentor/preceptor to junior staff, with specific responsibility for pre-registration students.
Participate fully in a structured competency-based programmes, as required.
The post holder will take delegated responsibility for the management of the clinical team on a shift basis, taking overall responsibility for effective management of the team and the maintenance of high standards of quality care to the client group.
Main duties of the job Take overall responsibility for the coordination and safe effective management of the clinical area on a shift-by-shift basis Collaborate with other health care professionals in the delivery of high standards of effective health care.
Develop knowledge and skills relevant to the clinical setting to enhance patient care.
Demonstrate awareness of legislation regarding client group and families for example - Safeguarding.
Practice in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and Trust Values and Behaviours Promote an evidence-based culture through pathways and protocols of care within an interdisciplinary approach.
Participate in the implementation and delivery of the standards set within the Trust Nursing and Midwifery Strategy.
Contribute to the development of clinical effectiveness including adverse incident reporting, as per Trust policy.
Promote health education in the client group attending the clinical ward/department.
Undertake, perform and assess enhanced skills within the clinical area, to improve the patient experience and journey ( venepuncture, cannulation, etc.)
Be competent in the correct use of all equipment used in the clinical setting in accordance with instructions and department procedures, reporting any faults as necessary.
About us MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £ & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts.
We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals.
We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes.
What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification.
This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others.
Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve.
All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.
As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
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Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse / Registered Operating Department Practitioner Desirable Experience working in theatres Skills and Attributes Essential Good communication skills Organise and delegate workload Excellent written and verbal communication skills Motivated to personal and professional deveopment