Theatre Practitioner

1 month ago

Rotherham, United Kingdom The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

This post will be for a Scrub Practitioner but a requirementto move to Anaesthetics or recovery may be required.

To undertake duties as SCRUB practitioner/nurse within Theatres. Providing sensitive and professional care at all times.

You will: Act as a role model, demonstrate own activities to new/less experienceemployees. Liaise with the ward and other departments and all members of themultidisciplinary team in the care and treatment of patients. Provide holistic care utilising persuasive, empathic and reassurance skillswhere necessary from admission to discharge in the department. Assess, plan and implement care of the patient seeking advice when required andtaking appropriate action. Work within organisational policies, standard operating procedures andguidelines. Comply with health, safety and security requirements of self and others. Contribute to the development of services and quality improvements. The post holder will ensure they understand their responsibilities with regardto safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

Main duties of the job

Act at as a skilled Scrub Practitioner to the Surgical teamduring operating procedures. Carry out relevant safety checks on all necessary equipment for use during theoperative procedure. Ensure that they are in good clean, working order. Reportany deficiencies in equipment to Deputy/Team Leader. Assist with the preparation of intra-operative medication drugs, fluids andlotions. Ensure that all counts are carried out correctly and that all registers arekept correctly. In accordance with Theatre Code of Practice. Ensure that the appropriate instruments and consumables are readily availablefor the procedure. Demonstrate safe handling, removal and disposal of swabs, needles, instruments,diathermy and any other equipment necessary in accordance with trust policy andTheatre code of practice. On completion of the procedure ensure appropriate dressings in place and allrelevant drains and catheters are secure and patent. Assess and record the patient's skin condition on arrival and departure fromtheatre. Check the wound site including dressings and drains. Report anyabnormalities and take the appropriate action. Carry out a full verbal and written hand-over of the patient to the recoveryteam, specifically noting postoperative instructions, dressing and drains etc. Provide postoperative recovery care to patients when the recovery department isexceptionally busy.

Interviews to take place 20th August.

About us

The RotherhamNHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving ourlocal population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act theright way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities ofRotherham.

As a Trust weare on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart ofeverything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are thesecond most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as aplace to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagementoverall.

But dont justtake our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations forour Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people andrecognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives ofpatients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improveour services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together.If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join uson our journey to excellence.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Relevant post registration qualification

Desirable

Mentorship qualification Teaching and assessing qualification

Pin

Essential

Registered Operating Department Practitioner with valid HCPC registration or Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.

Experience

Essential

Must be a qualified practitioner, successfully completing our in-house the competency package Experience working within an operating theatre

Knowledge

Essential

Understands the concepts of clinical governance Demonstrates knowledge of effective risk management Knowledge of current NHS issues including performance targets and the wider modernisation agenda. Knowledge of NHS agendas and application to role NMC / HCPC Code of Conduct Ability to work within a team Able to use own initiative and meet deadlines.

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