We are seeking a Scrub Theatre Practitioner to work within our Theatre Suite for a mix of both elective and emergency theatres across a wide variety of specialties.
You will need to be able to demonstrate good communication skills and working with the multidisciplinary team, with an understanding of all integrated governance requirements of the theatre environment.
As a practitioner you will be a role model and advocate for the Trust's values and participate in any developments within the Trust and within national guidelines relating to your specialty or theatre environment.
This is an excellent opportunity to join our team, personal and professional growth is actively encouraged and a wide range of career development opportunities are available including professional development support.
If you are committed to delivering excellence and a high quality patient focused service within the peri-operative environment then we would like to hear from you!
This position will not be supported for visa sponsorship. All applicants are expected to have valid right to work document to work in the UK when applying for this position.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work in Darent Valley Hospital, Day Care Theatres, Main Theatres and Obstetric Theatres as needed and has responsibility to provide expert, holistic care of a high standard to both perioperative patients and their relatives whilst they are under the care of Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust.
They will act as a clinical resource within the Unit and across the Division as necessary and assist in the development of an identified groups of staff and students within the Unit complement.
Job responsibilities
1. Ensure that the agreed standards of care are maintained at optimum level, informing the unit manager of any concerns.
2. Assist with the organisation of the reception and discharge of patients, ensuring that they receive safe and competent care during the immediate and post-operative period.
3. Act as a resource/advisor to junior healthcare / support workers and students in the delivery of research based programmes of care, ensuring the appropriate teaching, assessment, planning and evaluation is undertaken.
4. Ensure that all patient documentation is completed and kept up-to-date, and that care plans provide an accurate progress record and response to treatment.
5. Assist with accidents and incidents involving patients, staff relatives and visitors. Complete statements and incident forms and reports such incidents and accidents appropriately and in a timely manner.
6. Participate in the Quality Assurance tool within the Critical Care Directorate.
7. Provide skilled high quality Peri-operative care to all patient groups.
8. Assist in ensuring that all patients are safe to be transferred back to ward areas, in accordance with the recovery area protocol.
9. Provide skilled high quality assistance to the anaesthetist.
10. Adhere to the NMC / HCPC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.
Please see attached job description for more information.
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
* 1st level Registered General Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner
* Evidence of CPD
Desirable
* Further relevant professional studies or working towards a course (e.g Recovery, Pain, HDU, ALS)
* Post-reg Educational Qualification (i.e. Mentorship)
* Relevant degree level studies
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
* Ability to plan / organise day to day clinical activities.
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
* Team building and working skills.
* Understanding of the issues pertaining to change management.
* Understanding of the issues pertaining to clinical risk.
* Problem solving skills - able to respond to unexpected issues and provide first line response and to identify appropriate sources of secondary support.
* Able to prioritise own workload and that of others.
* Customer service skilled.
Desirable
* Demonstrable clinical expertise, relevant to the area / sphere of responsibilities.
* An understanding of HR processes and issues pertaining to staff management.
* An understanding of issues in relation to finance management.
* Aware and understanding of current health issues and in particular to demonstrate a good understanding of the NHS Plan and recent initiatives.
* Computer literacy.
Experience
Essential
* Previous clinical experience of a theatre service specialty area.
Desirable
* Previous experience of assisting in change processes within a clinical environment.
Personal Attributes
Essential
* Flexibility - able to adapt to ensure achievement of objectives within constantly changing situations and environments.
* Diplomatic manner.
* Adaptable.
* Approachable attitude.
* Helpful and resourceful.
Employer details
Employer name
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Address
Darent Valley Hospital
Darenth Wood Road
Dartford
DA2 8DA
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