To prepare theatre for an operating list by completing checklists to support the process. To scrub for a range of specialties including General, Orthopaedics, ENT, Gynae, and Urology.
To act as a patient advocate and maintain high standards of patient care, ensuring that patient objectives are achieved using a systematic approach to patient care.
To assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care, providing support to other members of the multidisciplinary team.
To liaise with all patients and their relatives, ensuring they are kept informed of treatment and progress, and to participate in providing advice and support.
To promote evidence-based practice and actively participate in relevant research and audits, planning and initiating changes to enhance patient care.
To ensure compliance with Infection Control standards in line with Trust policy.
To maintain accurate records of observation, treatment, and care, as well as teaching and monitoring others as necessary.
To provide clinical leadership to theatre teams.
To participate in the induction and in-service training of staff during their supernumerary period.
To train and supervise junior staff in collaboration with the Education and Training Team.
Main duties of the job
To have knowledge and experience across a range of surgical procedures with competence to scrub.
To prepare theatre for a list, following policies and procedures, and offer full support to the wider theatre team as required.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With over 8,000 staff, we offer specialized cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. It specializes in planned care, offering two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Looking for flexible working? We are a flexible working-friendly organization, willing to accommodate your working needs, whether through adjusting hours or other arrangements. Talk to us about how we can support you.
Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:
* At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
* Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits.
* Blue Light card eligibility.
* And more, additional benefits are detailed in the benefits documents below.
Job responsibilities
All details about this role are provided in the job description and person specification. Review the criteria and provide specific examples in your application demonstrating how you meet these requirements. Check your application for errors/omissions before submitting.
Please note that appointment is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. All successful applicants will complete our corporate trust induction once a start date is agreed.
Following induction, attendance at the Trust's 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs, and Paramedics is expected. The programme is full-time, involves travel to both Trust sites, and includes clinical shifts, classroom sessions, and e-learning.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse Part 1 and 2 / Registered ODP
* Registered with Nursing & Midwifery Council/HCPC
* Surgical First Assistance course
* Preparation for mentors or equivalent
Experience/Knowledge
* Understanding of clinical issues within the Theatre Department
* Knowledge of current NHS issues
* Experience in two or more areas such as recovery, scrub, or anaesthetics
Skills
* Specialist clinical skills
* Assessing patients and their care needs
* Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
* Initiative and decision-making skills
* Empathic communication skills for sensitive information
* Ability to analyze and improve team performance
* Mentoring pre- and post-registration students and learners
* Organizational skills
* Experience in taking delegated responsibility
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be made to identify any criminal convictions.
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