Theatre Scrub Nurse - Margate (South East)

To aid in the

delivery of direct and indirect patient care throughout the operating

department. Working within policies and

procedures implement and evaluate pathways of care for the patient within the

perioperative setting. Under the

direction of the senior staff, liaise with medical, nursing, ancillary staff

and other departments to ensure the timely delivery of patient care.

The post holder will perform and

assist in all aspects of surgical procedures to a level in line with personal

competencies. They will be a point of knowledge for junior team members and act

as a mentor to health professionals who wish to gain competencies within the

field of surgery. The post holder will work with the theatre teams in

delivering and maintaining a high standard of surgical care before, during and

after surgery.

undertake a multiplicity of surgical procedures which include but are not

limited to general surgery, orthopaedics gynaecology, urology, ENT and

colorectal patients.

Please note we are not offering sponsorship for this role.

To contribute to the maintenance of patient care

standards and to assist with the implementation of changes to care delivery

systems, methods and practice in order to bring about improvements in the

quality of care

To contribute to the development and implementation

of personal professional standards which reflect customer requirements and best

practice

Carry out planned care for a group of patients as

part of the surgical team providing individualised patient care working

collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team

Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient

records in line with professional standards

Have responsibility for the administration and

custody of medicines in line with SPH policy and professional standards

Adhere to professional standards, highlighting to

the line manager when standards are not seen to be met

Undertake practice assessments competently

Maintain accurate clinical observations of the patient and act

accordingly on findings

Act as the patient advocate

Be clinically competent in all areas of clinical practice relevant to the

post and banding

Ensure own professional knowledge is continuously updated

Work with the teams to

attain and maintain a CQC rating of Good or Outstanding

You will play an important role in

ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care and maintaining

professional standards within the theatre setting. This is an exciting

opportunity for a compassionate, forward-thinking clinician who is ready to be

part of a skilled team, with a family atmosphere.

recommendations to ensure safe surgical practice

The role of the theatre

scrub/recovery/anaesthetic practitioner should be undertaken by someone

who has successfully completed a validated university programme of study

that meets the nationally recognised standards underpinning the knowledge

and skills required for the role

Theatre Scrub/Recovery/Anaesthetic

Practitioners must ensure that they have appropriate indemnity cover

Scrub/Recovery/Anaesthetic Practitioner scope of practice may be extended

in line with service need

Scrub/Recovery/Anaesthetic Practitioner s name and designation must be

recorded within the perioperative documentation.

The practitioner acting as Scrub

Practitioner must be focused upon the management of the

intraoperative care required by the patient and therefore must not

assume the additional duties such as that of the SFA.

In the event, that an employer

considers that a dual role is required in minor surgery, then this must

only be undertaken by a registered practitioner and the decision should be

endorsed by a policy that fully supports this practice and should also be

based on a risk assessment of each situation to ensure patient safety.

The policy and risk assessment

should identify the skills, knowledge and competencies required and the

category of surgery and situations for which the employing organisation

determines the dual role as acceptable. If this is not in place, as part

of an effective clinical governance framework, then scrub practitioners

must NOT undertake SFA duties in a dual role.

To take every reasonable opportunity to

maintain and improve your professional knowledge and competence

To participate in personal objective

setting and review, including the creation of a personal development plan and

the Trusts appraisal process.

Monitoring

and maintaining stock levels. Report any

deficiency to the Theatre Manager as appropriate.

Participates

in effective resource management eg. staffing rotas, maintaining stock levels

To

assist in the implementation of new ideas and procedures.

implement research-based nursing care, adhering to Spencer Private Hospitals

Assess

patient care needs by planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care

within a multi-disciplinary team.

Completes

the Perioperative Care Plan

Adheres

to pharmaceutical codes of practice to include preparation, custody, ordering

and documentation relating to controlled and prescribed drugs, as

professionally qualified to do so

To

adhere to professional codes of practice and to maintain active status on the

relevant professional register

out daily preparation and maintenance of relevant medical equipment e.g.

anaesthetic, life support, surgical items and complete the appropriate

documentation. Identify and report

faults to senior staff

Participate,

provide support and resuscitation skills as a member of the resuscitation

team. Organise and deliver patient care

and equipment during inter-department and inter-hospital patient transfers

To

liaise with colleagues, medical staff and other agencies to ensure the timely

delivery of prescribed patient care

Provide

emergency theatre cover during major incidents when either on duty or called in

from home

the delivery of surgical procedures, including positioning of patients for

surgery. Ensure the correct labelling

and recording of specimens. Act as the

circulating person in the support of the surgical team. Perform patient and environmental safety

checks

as the scrub person in the surgical team with responsibility for providing the

required range of sterile instruments and implants. Conduct safety checks of

swabs/needles/instruments, in accordance with clinical guidelines. Complete the appropriate documentation

Participates

in the delivery of the Governance agenda. Reports actual and near miss

incidents promptly and appropriately. Takes effective action to minimize risk

To

monitor patient condition for any adverse reactions and act upon appropriately

under the supervision of senior members of the surgical team

all necessary precautions to protect self and others from contamination from

body fluids, infectious materials and toxic substances encountered during daily

practice and a working knowledge of infection control

To

recognise and report abnormal clinical situations and report them to the Theatre

keep his or her knowledge updated about the procedures to be adopted in the

event of fire, untoward incidents, major incidents, accidents and faulty

equipment

actively demonstrate an up to date knowledge of current clinical practice

We are building upon our strategy for growth and expansion and are looking to expand our nursing teams.

We provide a variety of services across East Kent, which include in patient, Day case, outpatients, Diagnostics, lifestyle and wellbeing services including options via the choose and book option in their care pathway.

Our principle sites are in Margate and Ashford with an outpatient provision in Canterbury.

I hope Spencer Private Hospitals will appeal to those of you whose purpose is to provide the best of care in an appreciated and respected environment with ambition to improve their knowledge and skillset whilst caring for a multiplicity of patients in a considerate environment with opportunity for further growth and development.

Thank you for considering a position a position with us. We look forward to welcoming you into Spencer Private Hospitals should you be successful at interview.

Qualifications

Essential: - Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner; - NMC/HCPC Registered

Experience

Desirable: - Multiskilling - demonstrate competency in recovery and; - Endoscopy

Skills

Essential: - Good working knowledge of Word/Excel/Outlook; - Effective oral and written skills; - Ability to work as member of a teamt

Desirable: - Dealing with emergency situations within operating theatre department

Personal Attributes

Essential: - Remain alert and focused for long periods of time; - Long periods of peri-operative concentration; - Occasional demands and interruptions

Other