Theatre Scrub Nurse - Margate (South East)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical 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. Key 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 The Theatre Scrub/Recovery/Anaesthetic Practitioner scope of practice may be extended in line with service need The Theatre 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. Personal/Professional Development 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. Financial 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 Business Development To assist in the implementation of new ideas and procedures. To implement research-based nursing care, adhering to Spencer Private Hospitals Policies and Procedures Quality 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 Carry 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 Facilitate 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 Act 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 Take 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 Manager To 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 To actively demonstrate an up to date knowledge of current clinical practice Job description Job responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical 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. Key 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 The Theatre Scrub/Recovery/Anaesthetic Practitioner scope of practice may be extended in line with service need The Theatre 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. Personal/Professional Development 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. Financial 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 Business Development To assist in the implementation of new ideas and procedures. To implement research-based nursing care, adhering to Spencer Private Hospitals Policies and Procedures Quality 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 Carry 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 Facilitate 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 Act 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 Take 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 Manager To 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 To actively demonstrate an up to date knowledge of current clinical practice