Senior Theatre Nurse / ODP - Bedford Theatres

The post holder will act be part of a clinical team provided to ensure that clinical care of patients and others using the service receive an efficient and quality service. The post offers the opportunity to further develop clinical and non-clinical skills within the team. They will also be encouraged to obtain and maintain ILS and PILS compliance. Ensure that equipment is available and in good working order, being mindful of specialty specific requirements, highlighting any deficits in a timely manner to the Clinical Lead for Anaesthetics and Recovery. Be the first port of call for anaesthetist requests and escalate to the Clinical Lead for Anaesthetics and Recovery if there is a financial implication or a potential for impacting the wider department.. Ensure the safer surgery checklist principles are adhered to, taking the lead if necessary ensuring the presence of the entire team. Be prepared to escalate non-compliance to the Clinical Lead for Anaesthetics and Recovery. Support the
Theatre Manager in working collaboratively with Infection Control, Risk Management and corporate nursing to ensure actions from audits and incidents are acted upon and resolved in a timely manner.