Job summary
HMT Sancta Maria Hospital are currently looking for a Scrub Practitioner to join our busy and diverse Theatre Department.
We are only private hospital in Swansea offering a wide range of procedures carried out by a number of our leading consultants. As a not-for-profit organisation, Sancta Maria hospital is passionate about putting the patient first and we are committed to developing a five-star hospital which will set new standards in clinical care and patient experience in South West Wales.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will act as scrubbed or circulating practitioner for surgical cases over a variety ofspecialties. They will work in a dual role where safe and appropriate and work towards obtainingthe Surgical First Assistant qualification in due course. The Scrub Practitioners will support theconsultants and Endoscopy Lead to provide Endoscopy services within the department.
The postholder will supervise and support less experienced and unqualified members of staff and act as rolemodel. They will take an active role in identifying their and others learning needs and be proactivein closing knowledge and skills gaps, creating and sustaining a firm foundation within in thedepartment to underpin practice. The Scrub practitioner will take an active role in identifying andcontributing to process improvement and participate in quality monitoring activities. They will actas Team Leader on occasion, when appropriate and safe to do so and dependent on progress withinthe post.
About us
At the Healthcare Management Trust we are committed to delivering the highest qualityhealthcare and understand that our well-trained, passionate team of employees lie at the heartof delivering the service our patients and residents expect.Our team of employees share our vision to provide world class healthcare, and we continuouslyimprove the skills within our workforce to ensure we maintain our position within the healthcaresector. We know our team have a wealth of knowledge and experience, and by working togetherwe develop an exciting and innovative workplace.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Liaise with the Team Leader and Theatre Co-ordinator as appropriate to ensure seamlessepisodes of care and to identify and communicate any issues or potential problems as earlyas possible.
Instigate/Participate in WHO safety checks, team briefs and debriefs
Liaise and communicate with other departments as necessary Ward, Radiology,Inpatient Bookings
Liaise and communicate with external services as necessary Laboratory Services, SterileServices.
Establish clear communication with patients, their families and care givers, usinginterpersonal skills to invoke empathy and reassurance regarding, assessment, care andtreatment.
To ensure accurate and comprehensive nursing / theatre records, in all formats, aremaintained using appropriate documentation.
Contribute to a supportive working environment, which is conducive to uphold morale andwell-being all staff.
Check and maintain stock levels within the department, communicating effectivelywith stores department and using establish processes for procurement of stock andequipment.
Receive, check and sign-off loan kits as delegated.
Keep up to date with local and national peri-operative initiatives.
Contribute to the development and update of Policy and Procedures. Comply with implementation of guidelines ( NICE, AfPP) where appropriate, in linewith Quality Governance.Analytical Exhibit advocacy and decision-making skills autonomously in relation to patient care.
Contribute to, and maintain, an integrative theatre service offering flexibility whereappropriate to patients, their carers and the multidisciplinary team.
Reacts dynamically or takes direction, to changing demands, situations and pressuresin the department and prioritise accordingly.
Participate in investigations of accidents, incidents and complaints, contributing toplanning and implementation of improvements.
Ensure confidentiality and safeguarding of patient records in accordance with policiesand guidelines around GDPR.
Attend and contribute in departmental meetings and other forums as delegated.
Demonstrates understanding and adheres to the organisations Safeguarding PoliciesTasks Specific Skills
Assess patient care needs and develop, implementation and evaluate plans of care,ensuring high standards of evidence-based practice using established models of care.
Act as a scrubbed member of the nursing team, carrying out safety checks of swabs,instruments and needles in conjunction with a second person and immediately actingon any discrepancies.
Scrub for a variety of specialities and complexity of cases.
Performing a dual role as per hospital policy following risk assessment of eachsituation in order to ensure patient safety and demonstrating assessed skills andcompetencies, with underpinning knowledge.
Act as a circulating member of the Theatre team.
Ensure all that all Theatre equipment is checked as suitable for use prior to eachpatients operation
Assisting with other members of the team in the preparation and clearing of Theatres.
Assist in the safe handling, transfer and positioning of patients between all areas of3the theatre department
Assisting with the labelling and dispatch of the theatre specimens.
Assisting in the compiling of the operations register. Maintain accurate patientdocumentation.
To use the correct procedure when handing a patient into the care of another nurse,giving the correct information and instruction.
To undertake on call sessions as required.
Work within the remit of HMT and local Policy and Procedures.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
1. Experience as a Registered Nurse/Health Care Professional.
2. NHS or Independent sector experience
Desirable
3. Experience of working closely with clinicians of varying seniority
4. Experience of working with the peri-operative environment
5. Audit experience
Qualifications
Essential
6. Educated to Diploma/Degree level or equivalent
7. Registered NMC or HPC Healthcare qualification
8. Evidence of recent professional development
Desirable
9. Post graduate qualification in perioperative practice
10. Surgical First Assistant Qualification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
11. Able to scrub for a variety specialities and complexities of surgery. Or progress towards this.
12. Ability to analyze and prioritise
13. Ability to work under pressure to tight and competing deadlines
14. Perform dual role where risk assessed as safe to do so
15. Act as a circulating member of the Theatre team.
16. Assisting with other members of the team in the preparation and
17. clearing of Theatres.
18. Assisting with the labelling and dispatch of the theatre specimens.
19. Assisting in the compiling of the operations register.
20. Maintain accurate patient documentation.
21. To use the correct procedure when handing a patient into the
22. care of another healthcare professional, giving the correct
23. information and instruction.
24. To undertake on call sessions as required