London Jobs 2011 Orthopaedic Team Leader
The post requires a flexible, organised, enthusiastic and motivated person, preferably holding a recognised mentorship/assessing qualification.
The successful candidate will be required to assist the orthopaedic sister/charge nurse in organising the day to day delivery of the orthopaedic service, including the organising of loan equipment as requested by consultants as well as taking complete responsibility in the absence of the orthopaedic sister/charge nurse.
Clinical
1. To provide a continuity of patient care within the Operating Department by assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating individual patient’s needs.
2. To act as 1st Assistant to the Surgeon if competent/trained in that field of surgery.
3. To assist the Theatre Clinical Co-ordinators/ Sisters and to act up in their absence as and when required
4. To perform Operating Department duties safely at all times in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
5. To participate in the control and prevention of infection using hospital policies and procedures.
6. To provide safe, evidence based practice at all times.
Managerial
1. To ensure the safe custody and administration of drugs in accordance with established policies, procedures and law.
2. To maintain effective communication with the wards and other departments in the hospital to enhance patient care.
3. To be aware of and comply with the Health & Safety at Work Act, COSHH guidelines and Manual Handling Regulations.
4. To be aware of the fire regulations, fire procedures and evacuation protocols.
5. To be aware of the current cost of medical supplies and equipment and practise economy in their use, where possible.
6. To report if the standard of cleanliness and availability of supplies fall below an acceptable standard.
7. To participate in the implementation of nursing policies.
8. To ensure the regular checking and maintenance of equipment and ensure its safe use, reporting any faults immediately.
9. To ensure colleagues know how to operate apparatus correctly.
If interested in applying for this exciting position then please email a copy of your current c.v. to Oliver
http://www.gumtree.com/p/jobs/orthopaedic-team-leader-rn-or-odp/80792870
£34,000 - £38,000 p.a
