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Job Description
General Conditions of Service
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Conditions of Service.
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NHS TAYSIDE-AGENDA FOR CHANGE
JOB DESCRIPTION
1. JOB IDENTIFICATION
Job Title
Registered Nurse /ODP Band 5
Theatres / Anaesthesia Service
Department(s) /
Location
Operating Departments within NHS Tayside
Number of Job Holders
2 JOB PURPOSE
As part of a multidisciplinary team the post holder will have responsibility for assessment of care needs and the
development of programmes of care, and / or the implementation and evaluation of these programmes
ensuring the delivery of high quality care to patients. The post holder will contribute to the continuing
development of clinical practice.
In the absence of the senior charge nurse and / or deputy provide cover to ensure effective operation of the
perioperative environment and ensure that standards of practice are maintained and staff deliver safe and
effective care within their scope of practice
3 ORGANISATIONAL POSITION
Clinical Service Manager
Operational Theatre Manager
Head of Nursing
Senior Charge Nurse / ODP
Charge Nurse / ODP
Registered Nurse / ODP
Assistant Theatre Practitioner (ATP)
Theatre Support Worker (TSW)
Operating Department Orderly (ODO)
Directly accountable to:
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Clinical Educator
4 SCOPE AND RANGE
To provide a high quality, safe and supportive environment in order to meet identified patient, carer and
relatives needs / requirements.
Environments of Care:
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Operating Department
o Theatre Reception Areas
o Anaesthetic Room
o Operating Rooms
o Recovery Rooms
Day Surgery Unit
HDU / ICU
Other non theatre based clinical areas (wards, dental out-patients, x-ray, ECT Suite, MRI / CT, etc.)
To include:
 Staff management and supervisory responsibilities for new, registered and non-registered staff and
learners on a day-to-day basis.
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Liaising with the multidisciplinary team and external agencies to ensure effective running of the
operating department.
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Budgetary Responsibilities (supplies ordering, patient’s valuables, the safe use of highly complex and
expensive equipment, etc.)
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Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based care utilising high
level knowledge, skills and judgement.
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Act in the best interests of the patient in situations where they are unable to make an informed choice
for themselves. E.g. learning difficulties, unconscious patient.
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Nurse led discharge of patients within agreed protocols (DSU)
5 MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Care Delivery
1. Responsible for the assessment of care needs to include simple and complex clinical problems
relevant to the individual patient’s requirements.
2. Responsible for the implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for the patient.
3. Participate in collaboration with SCN / CN in the development of programmes of care.
4. Able to identify the requirements of the patient whose needs may be predictable or unpredictable and /
or unstable and changing to ensure delivery of a high standard of care.
5. Ability to establish and maintain effective communication with individuals and groups about difficult or
complex matters to overcome any problems in communication and to ensure that appropriate
information is shared and patient needs are met.
6. Support and involve patients / clients / carers / relatives and liaise with and coordinate other members
of the multidisciplinary team in the planning and delivery of individualised care.
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7. Responsible for maintaining written and electronic patient records within agreed standards to ensure
the care management plan is communicated to patients and other members of the multidisciplinary
team.
8. Adopts a proactive approach to infection control, actively contributing to infection control policy and
practice.
Management / Leadership
9. Contributes to the effective use of physical, human and financial resources.
10. To support, mentor, supervise and provide training to new registered and non-registered staff, and
other learners.
11. Contribute to discussion and debate in order to influence change in practice underpinned by research
that is evidence based.
12. Act as team leader where appropriate ensuring effective teamwork and promote healthy working
relations.
13. Monitor and maintain own and others health, safety and security.
14. To work within an ethical and legal framework utilising the NMC / HPC codes of professional conduct,
defined policies, procedures, standards and protocols of the department, organisation and NHS
Tayside to promote safe and effective evidence based practice and contribute to quality improvement.
15. In the absence of the CN / SCN, ensure coordination of the operating department and supervision of
standards of care, including work allocation, deployment and supervision of staff etc., to ensure smooth
running of the area.
Education & Continuing Professional Development
16. To participate in personal / career development plan to maintain and develop attitudes, skills and
knowledge facilitating personal and professional growth in order to maximise contribution to and quality
of service delivery.
17. To support the personal and professional growth of new registered / non-registered staff and learners
in order to maximise contribution to and quality of service delivery.
18. To undertake teaching of registered and non-registered staff, including basic and post-basic students,
support the training of medical students/staff and visitors (i.e. medical representatives)
19. To participate in the implementation of staff personal development plans to facilitate ongoing
development.
20. Provide mentorship for learners and registered and non-registered staff and contribute to the
development of an effective learning environment
Quality/Research and Development
21. Demonstrate research awareness and ability to participate in and regularly support ongoing research in
nursing / medical practice, clinical trials, medical research and equipment testing.
22. To work within an ethical and legal framework utilising the NMC / HPC code of professional conduct,
defined policies, procedures, standards and protocols of the department, organisation and NHS
Tayside to promote safe and effective evidence based practice and contribute to quality improvement.
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23. Contribute to discussion, debate and influence change in practice.
24. Identify potential changes within own area using evidence based practice.
6 COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS
Communicates continuously on routine, difficult, complex and highly sensitive matters with a wide range of
health care workers, patients, families and other relevant departments / agencies utilising a wide range of
media such as IT, telephone, verbal and written communications. Overcomes any difficulties in communication
with people involved such as language barriers, learning difficulties, clinical conditions e.g. stroke and
effectively manages complaints and incidents. Uses motivational, reassurance, emphatic and negotiating skills.
Establish and maintain relationships based on mutual respect communicating on a regular basis with patients /
relatives / multidisciplinary team and external agencies involved in the provision of care.
7 KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB
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You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the NMC register or
equivalent or HPC Operating department Practitioner NVQ Level 3 / Diploma.
Evidence of ongoing professional development through post-registration courses (e.g. Fitness to
Practice, ENB 182 / 183, theatre / anaesthesia specific university modules, NES Portfolio of Core
Competencies for Anaesthetic Assistants, NES Portfolio of Core Competencies for Recovery
Practitioners, etc.) or the equivalent level of knowledge
Ideally should have post-basic qualification in operating department practice or the equivalent level of
knowledge demonstrated through a portfolio of evidence
Ability to work using own initiative as part of a multiprofessional team.
Acquire knowledge specific to the management of patients across a broad range of perioperative
procedures / techniques underpinned by theoretical knowledge or relevant practical experience.
8 SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT
The post holder is expected to have the knowledge and skills necessary to use all equipment in the area in
line with local policies and procedures
Examples of equipment and machinery used within the perioperative environment:
Information Technology:
 Online incident reporting (DATIX)
 PECOS
 Opera Theatre Management System
 eKSF
Moving & Handling:
 Hoists
 Patient transfer slides / boards
 Operating table and heavy (>15kg) attachments
 Instrument Sets
 Anaesthetic Machines
 Patient trolleys
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Video stacking systems
Specific specialised equipment.
Near Patient Testing:
 Blood Pressure monitoring
 Blood glucose monitoring
 Oxygen Saturation monitoring
 Electro Cardiogram monitoring
 Anaesthetic machine
 Electro surgical unit
 Patient warming devices
Medical Devices:
 Defibrillator
 Diathermy machine
 Endoscopy (camera, light source, carbon dioxide insufflators) systems
 Endoscopes
 Fume cupboards
 Operating microscope
 Glue spray gun
 Tourniquet machines
 Syringe drivers & Patient Controlled Analgesia pumps
 Anaesthetic equipment & sundries
 Infusion pumps
 Intubating bronchoscopes
 Patient warming devices
 Blood / fluid warmers
 Operating Tables
Treatments:
 Oxygen therapy
 Control of post operative nausea & vomiting
 Nebulisers
 Post operative/procedure airway management
 Intravenous drug administration
 Patient controlled analgesia pumps (PCA)
 Post operative bladder irrigation
 Maintenance of normothermia
RESPONSIBILITY FOR RECORDS MANAGEMENT
All records created in the course of the business of NHS Tayside are corporate records and are public records
under the terms of the Public Records (Scotland) Act 1937. This includes email messages and other electronic
records. It is your responsibility to ensure that you keep appropriate records of your work in NHS Tayside and
manage those records in keeping with the NHS Tayside Records Management Policy and with any guidance
produced by NHS Tayside specific to your employment.
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9 PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB
Physical skills (Several times per shift)
 Insertion/removal of urinary catheters
 Administer intravenous injections and or intra-muscular injections, syringe pumps and infusions
 Assembly and use of instrumentation including fine tools e.g.
o Laparoscopic instruments
o Surgical staple guns
o Surgical prosthesis
o Implants
o Drill, screw, etc.
 Requiring a high level of precision, hand eye coordination and speed in an emergency situation e.g.
haemorrhage which is an inherent risk to every procedure, with a narrow margin for error e.g.
failed/difficult intubation
 Administer medication either orally, per-rectum, intra-muscularly, intravenously, subcutaneous and/or
by infusion.
Physical demands: (Several times per shift)
 Patient movement with use of mechanical aides, manoeuvre unconscious patients
 Pulling and pushing Trolleys, Beds and Tables with patients.
 Pulling / pushing heavy equipment >15 kg
 Lifting heavy instrument trays and instruments >15 kg
 Standing still for long periods of time (minimum 1 hr.) in a restricted position when scrubbed.
 Wearing lead aprons (>5kg) for prolonged periods of time
 Throughout shift maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety in all areas of the perioperative
environment on a continual basis
 Several times per shift - wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) compromising personal
comfort e.g. lead apron, surgical masks, surgical gown, surgical gloves, protective eye wear.
Mental Demands: (Several times per shift)
 Concentration required when checking documents / patient notes
 Concentration required before (check equipment, check patient, check consent), during (anticipating
problems and preparing for them) and after procedure (swab, instrument and sharps counts)
occasionally prolonged, dealing with new equipment, checking drug dosages.
 Concentration required due to unpredictable work pattern e.g. reallocation of the workload, change in
theatre lists, this can happen every shift. Change or deterioration in patient condition may require
changing plan of care immediately.
The above examples are subject to frequent interruptions from team members, telephone
and pager requests, demands from the surgical team etc.
Emotional Demands: (Several times per shift)
 Communication with distressed/anxious/worried patients/carers due to worry about anaesthetic,
uncertain diagnosis, recovery.
 Caring for the terminally ill during palliative procedures. (One shift per week)
 Caring for patients undergoing life saving/changing surgery. (Every shift)
 Looking after trauma patients
 Working with stressed individuals (Every shift)
 Dealing with sudden and often traumatic death within the theatre environment. (One shift per month)
 Performing last offices on patients who have died within the theatre. (One shift per month)
 Dealing with demanding and often unreasonable behaviour exhibited by members of multidisciplinary
team. (Every shift)
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Working Conditions: (Several times per shift)
 Exposure to highly unpleasant working conditions: dirty sharps, diathermy plume, bloody theatre
linen, body fluids, formaldehyde, body fluid/blood splashes, noise, blood borne diseases, highly
stressful environment.
 Prolonged (>1hr.) exposure to latex gloves possibly leading to contact dermatitis.
 Surgical hand scrub with brush (+ 5 min.) with strong antiseptic solution possibly leading to contact
dermatitis, breakdown of the skin’s integrity.
 Shift pattern: late / early / weekend.
 On-call and /or day / night rotation.
 Extremes of temperature / restricted natural light
 Working in isolated areas
10 DECISIONS AND JUDGEMENTS
The post holder will be responsible to the senior charge nurse for clinical guidance and professional
management, work review and formal appraisal of performance.
The post holder will be responsible for clinical guidance and professional management, work review
and formal appraisal of performance of registered and non-registered staff.
Use clinical skills and knowledge in deciding suitability and availability of instrumentation, specialised
equipment, implants, etc. and deciding whether there is need to contact CSSD or relevant external
companies for provision of required goods to ensure that surgery can proceed
During several shifts per week the post holder will act as team leader to allocate, coordinate and
assess the work of the team and individuals using own initiative.
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, monitoring, evaluation and interpretation of a
patient’s condition, to include simple and complex situations e.g. conflicting priorities during a theatre
list.
Deputises in the coordination of the departmental area in the absence of senior staff.
11 MOST CHALLENGING/DIFFICULT PARTS OF THE JOB
Effective prioritisation of competing demands within an unpredictable environment.
Knowledge of a wide variety of clinical specialties including variations of simple and complex procedures.
In the absence of the senior staff, ensure effective coordination within the operating department.
12 JOB DESCRIPTION AGREEMENT
The job description will need to be signed off using the attached sheet by each post holder to whom the job
description applies.
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POST REF NO:
D/LR/130a/15
JOB TITLE/BAND:
Registered Nurse / ODP – Band 5
LOCATION:
Theatres / Anaesthesia Service Perth Royal
Infirmary
HOURS:
CRITERIA
32 Hours
ESSENTIAL
DESIRABLE
Previous theatre, anaesthetic or
recovery experience would be
beneficial.
Post registration theatre
qualification
QUALIFICATIONS:
(Training; Research;
Publications)
Registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or
RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the
NMC register or HPC ODP NVQ
Level 3 / Diploma
Nursing Degree or
equivalent
KNOWLEDGE &
SKILLS:
Excellent written and verbal
communication skills
Effective team working skills
Good IT skills
Knowledge of the application of
the NMC & HPC Codes of
Conduct
Ability to demonstrate a sound
knowledge and application of up
to date evidence based clinical
care and practice
Ability to demonstrate individual
responsibility in respect of health
and safety
Ability to organise & prioritise
workload
Ability to work under
pressure
Ability to work
independently whilst being
part of a team
Experience of teaching
junior members of staff
Experience of working as a
mentor for students
A working knowledge of
National / Professional
guidelines & legislation in
relation to care provision
within the operating
department
PERSONAL QUALITIES:
Flexibility to be able to work full
range of shifts
Professional & conscientious
approach to work
Self motivated in regards to
personal / professional
development
OTHER:
(e.g. travel across Tayside)
Willingness to travel between sites
if required to support service
provision
EXPERIENCE:
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General Conditions of Service
POST REF NO:
D/LR/130a/15
JOB TITLE/GRADE:
REGISTERED NURSE REGISTERED NURSE /
ODP – BAND 5 THEATRE PRACTITIONER:
ANAESTHETIC/RECOVERY
LOCATION:
PERTH ROYAL INFIRMARY
Conditions of
Service
Remuneration
The terms and conditions of service for this post are those
determined by the NHS Staff Council.
The current salary scale for the post is £21,818 to £28,462 per
annum (pro rata for part-time staff). Placing on the scale on
appointment is normally at the minimum but may be higher
subject to verification of previous relevant service.
Hours of Duty
Salary is paid monthly by Bank Credit Transfer.
The hours of the post are 32 per week with a commitment to full
range of shifts and on call if required by clinical area.
Superannuation
Start and finish times will be determined by the needs of the
service.
Membership of the NHS Superannuation Scheme is not
compulsory but is open to all staff between the ages of 16 and
70 (65 in some instances).
The contributions paid are a percentage of superannuable pay,
which is essentially basic pay excluding, for example, overtime
or travelling expenses.
Contribution rates with effect from 01.04.15 are as follows:
Annual Pensionable Pay
(Full-time equivalent)
Up to £15,828
£15,829 to £21,601
£21,602 to £27,089
£27,090 to £49,967
£49,968 to £71,337
£71,338 to £111,376
£111,377 and over
Annual Leave
Contribution
5.2%
5.8%
7.3%
9.5%
12.7%
13.7%
14.7%
Contributions are subject to tax relief and reduced National
Insurance contributions. NHS Tayside also makes a substantial
contribution towards scheme benefits – currently around 14% of
basic pay.
On appointment = 27 days (pro rata for part-time Staff) or 5.4
weeks per year.
After 5 years aggregated service = 29 days (pro rata for parttime staff) or 5.8 weeks per year
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After 10 years aggregated service = 33 days (pro rata for parttime staff) or 6.6 weeks per year
References
Occupational
Health
Clearance
Rehabilitation of
Offenders Act
1974 (Exclusions
and Exceptions)
(Scotland) Order
2003
Disclosure
Scotland
Public Holidays = 8 days (pro rata for part-time staff) or 1.6
weeks per year
All offers of appointment are subject to receipt of two
satisfactory references.
All offers of appointment to new entrants to the National
Health Service are subject to a medical examination.
Medical examinations are arranged and undertaken by the
Occupational Health and Safety Advisory Service (OHSAS).
All current or spent criminal convictions, cautions, warnings or
any case pending must be disclosed prior to commencing in
employment as detailed on the application form.
Please note that having a conviction will not automatically debar
you from obtaining employment with NHS Tayside. Careful
consideration will be given to the relevance of the offence to the
particular post in question. However, if you are appointed, and
it is found that you did not reveal a previous conviction your
employment may be terminated.
The successful applicant will be required to become a member
of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) in respect
of regulated work with protected adults and regulated work with
children.
Immigration,
Asylum and
Nationality Act
2006
It is a criminal offence for an employer to employ anyone who does not
have permission to live or work in the UK.
Applications
Completed forms should be returned to:
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to produce specific original
documentation at interview e.g. Passport, or full birth certificate
together with an official document giving the applicants
permanent National Insurance Number and name issued by a
Government Agency or a previous employer, as well as
photocopies of these documents.
Professional
You should have current and continuing professional
Registration/
registration with NMC and hold the appropriate qualification(s).
Induction Standards &
Code of Conduct
Smoking Policy
NHS Tayside operates a No Smoking Policy and smoking
is prohibited within NHS premises and grounds.
recruitment.tayside@nhs.net quoting the job reference in the
subject line or to Human Resources Directorate, NHS Tayside,
Level 9, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee DD1 9SY
By closing date of Friday 15th January 2016.
Once this decision has been made, all shortlisted applicants
will be emailed to invite them to attend for interview. It is
important that you check your emails regularly, including your
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spam/junk box.
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