Purpose of the PostTo assist the Nurse and Multidisciplinary clinical team in the provision of quality care to patients in the operative setting.The Theatre/Endoscopy Operative performs this role under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse.Work in accordance with the Department's Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management Systems.The role involves exposure to blood and body fluidsTo be able to accommodate change in a rapidly changing environment and encourage team members to embrace necessary change. Have a positive attitude to challenges and devise ways to make them happen.Principal Duties And ResponsibilitiesThe post holder will support the principle that care of the patient comes first at all times and will approach their work with the flexibility and enthusiasm necessary to make this principle a reality for every patient to the greatest possible degreeMaintain awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all hospital activities.Performance management systems are part of the role and you will be required to participate in the Group's performance management programmeThe person holding this post is required to support the principle that the care of the patient comes first at all times and will approach their work with the flexibility and enthusiasm necessary to make this principle a reality for every patient to the greatest possible degreeMaintain throughout the Group's awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all hospital activities.Performance management systems are part of role and you will be required to participate in the Group's performance management programme.Have a working knowledge and comply with the Recommended Practices for Endoscope Reprocessing Units, Health Service Executive and Standards and Recommended Practices for Central Decontamination Units, Health Service Executive The Theatre/Endoscopy Operative will:Assist Nursing in relation toEnsuring all theatres/procedure rooms are ready for useCheck and ensure equipment is working prior to use, report any issues relatingAssist in gowning and glovingAssist the Anaesthetic Nurse during casesAssist the circulating nurse during casesAssist the scrub nurse to set up for casesAssist the recovery room nurse with caseloadAssist with patient positioningApply diathermy pads to patients under supervision of RGNAssist with setting up of equipment / cameras for Endoscopy/Colposcopy/ Urology and Laparoscopic procedures.Assist with specimen collection and documentation.Assist with handling of used instruments and sets at end of surgery and dispatch to CSSDConduct decontamination of flexible scopesHold patient's limbs for skin preparation.Apply or assist with tourniquet application.Hang irrigation fluidsParticipate in on-going education within the departmentRemain at or close to the point of patient care during list duration to enable full MDT communication.Transport DutiesCollect patients from ward and escort them to theatreTransfer patients to and from all areas within the Theatre/Endoscopy DepartmentTransfer patients from the recovery room back to the wardTransport specimens or blood samples to the Pathology department or collect blood from the Pathology department in the event of an emergency.Deliver stores requisition sheets for Surgical Supplies, or complete the online order.Moving of equipment and stocks within the departmentsCleaning DutiesCleans and decontamination of equipment according to local infection control guidelines.Cleans theatre/procedure room floors at end of each operating sessionEmpty rubbish bins, sharps bins and linen skips in all areas & cooperation with waste management team and related initiatives.Check and clean patient trolleys ensuring an adequate supply of oxygen.Clean spills and wet floors promptlyCleaning of other apparatus as required or requestedStocking DutiesHelps/Orders adequate supplies for CSSD and surgical suppliesReceive and store CSSD supplies, Surgical supplies and IV fluids to appropriate storage areas.Assist with Laundry management and be aware of Laundry policiesStock Anaesthetic Rooms, Prep. Rooms, Disposal Rooms, Procedure Rooms and the Recovery Room while paying attention to stock rotationTo ensure that all portable medical gas cylinders and oxygen cylinders are in proper working order and to change them as required.CommunicationCommunicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure care is patient focused and of the highest standard.Report any untoward incident or equipment problem to Nurse in chargeDemonstrate a good working relationship with all grades of staff.Treat patients, visitors and fellow workers with respect and dignity at all times.To actively promote a positive image of the Department and Directorate at all times.ConfidentialityRespecting confidential information obtained in the course of employment and refraining from discussing such information.Maintaining an awareness of the privacy of the patient in relation to all hospital activities as per the General Data Protection Regulations and Data Protection Acts.Education and TrainingKeep up to date with local Policy & Guidelines, new procedures and equipmentUndertake recommended education and training as per competency training programme while in post as required to execute the role.Attend all mandatory training and participate in professional training.Suggest methods in which errors or quality problems can be reduced.Attend departmental training sessions and keep up-to-date with changes in practices, developments and new procedures.Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process.Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.Take responsibility for identifying what learning you need to do your job better and jointly plan with your line manager what training you require.Use of ResourcesTo support the MDT staff in ensuring that resources are used appropriately and keep waste to a minimum.To constantly seek to improve use of resources within Theatres/Endoscopy.To ensure that all equipment is cared for, cleaned and stored to provide best levels of service.OtherIn the event of a major incident employees will be expected to report for duty on notification.Maintain a high standard of hygiene in line with HIQA and hospital guidelines.Service needs require that staff may be rostered for unsocial hours'/shift work.Carry out other duties which may be assigned from time to time.Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service.KPI'sThe identification and development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) which are congruent with the Hospital's service plan targets.The development of Action Plans to address KPI targets.Driving and promoting a Performance Management culture.In conjunction with line manager assist in the development of a Performance Management system for your profession.The management and delivery of KPIs as a routine and core business objective.PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING GENERAL CONDITIONS:Employees must attend fire lectures periodically and must observe fire orders.All accidents within the Department must be reported immediately.Infection Control Policies must be adhered to.In line with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Acts 2005 and 2010 all staff must comply with all safety regulations and audits.In line with the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Act 2004, smoking within the Hospital Buildings is not permitted.Hospital uniform code must be adhered to.Provide information that meets the need of Senior Management.To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service.Risk Management, Infection Control, Hygiene Services and Health & SafetyThe management of Risk, Infection Control, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment.The post holder must be familiar with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility.The post holder has a duty to familiarise themselves with the relevant Organisational Policies, Procedures & Standards and attend training as appropriate in the following areas:Continuous Quality Improvement InitiativesDocument Control Information Management SystemsRisk Management Strategy and PoliciesHygiene Related Policies, Procedures and StandardsDecontamination Code of PracticeInfection Control PoliciesSafety Statement, Health & Safety Policies and Fire ProcedureData Protection and confidentiality PoliciesThe post holder is responsible for ensuring that they become familiar with the requirements stated within the Risk Management Strategy and that they comply with the Group's Risk Management Incident/Near miss reporting Policies and Procedures.The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they comply with hygiene services requirements in your area of responsibility. Hygiene Services incorporates environment and facilities, hand hygiene, catering, cleaning, the management of laundry, waste, sharps and equipment.The post holder must foster and support a quality improvement culture through-out your area of responsibility in relation to hygiene services.The post holders' responsibility for Quality & Risk Management, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety will be clarified to you in the induction process and by your line manager.The post holder must take reasonable care for his or her own actions and the effect that these may have upon the safety of others.The post holder must cooperate with management, attend Health & Safety related training and not undertake any task for which they have not been authorised and adequately trained.The post holder is required to bring to the attention of a responsible person any perceived shortcoming in our safety arrangements or any defects in work equipment.It is the post holder's responsibility to be aware of and comply with the HSE Health Care Records Management/Integrated Discharge Planning (HCRM / IDP) Code of Practice.The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.Please Note CV's will not be accepted for this campaign ******Please download and submit your fully completed application form through the Rezoomo website (Using Google Chrome)Completed Applications Forms to be returned by REZOOMO only.Please ensure you read the instructions for the completion of this Application Form and complete all areas, in full. 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