As a Senior Scrub Practitioner, you will have demonstrable knowledge and experience in operating theatre practice, with an excellent understanding of the perioperative needs of patients and a wide knowledge of peri-operative nursing practices and procedures.
You must be organised, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and experience of supervising a theatre team to produce the highest standard of patient care.
The ideal candidate will be motivated and enthusiastic, with a passion for high-quality patient care, as well as the ability to work under pressure as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
As a senior theatre practitioner, you will be required to function effectively as the practitioner in charge of the operating theatre, to ensure optimum theatre efficiency and safe high-quality surgical service.
Ensure a welcoming, caring and safe environment, as well as promoting, maintaining and monitoring standards in accordance with the guidelines of the NMC/HCPC and CQC.
Evidence of leading teams, supervising new starters/junior staff/students and supporting programmes of learning.
Main duties of the job
As a senior theatre practitioner, you will be responsible for the management of the operating list, and for the care of patients on that list in the immediate perioperative environment.
You will be responsible for planning and delivering safe patient care in the operating theatre.
You will supervise and support qualified and unqualified staff, ensuring that all staff are able to provide the highest standard of care and promoting best evidence-based practice.
You will be able to promote and maintain effective communication with the members of the multi-disciplinary team, collaborating with the medical team to ensure the most efficient use of the theatre.
You will update the patient medical records and report any incidents in line with the Trust policies.
You will demonstrate leadership skills and experience in the management of the operating theatre by delivering safe, effective use of the operating theatre, and acting as a role model in following Trust policy.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world-class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
* a. Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
* b. Registered ODP with Dip HE, NVQ 3, or City & Guilds 752
* c. Teaching course
* d. Accredited qualification in Anaes/Theatres/Recovery
Desirable
* e. NVQ assessor
Experience
Essential
* a. Previous experience at Band 5
* b. Previous experience in Anaes/Theatres/Recovery
Communication
Essential
* a. Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
Personal And People Development
Essential
* a. Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio
* b. Demonstrates an awareness of the role of preceptor/facilitator
* c. Reflective in Practice
* d. Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
Quality
Essential
* a. Demonstrates understanding of principles of Clinical Governance, e.g. Risk Management, audit & quality
Provision of care to meet health and wellbeing needs
Essential
* a. Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical area
People management
Essential
* a. Able to take charge of ward in absence of senior staff
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street (formerly the Heart Hospital)
16-18 Westmoreland Street
London
W1G 8PH
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