Band 6 General Theatre Scrub Practitioner
RN/ RODP with current NMC/HCPC registration
Degree level or working towards
Significant relevant experience at band 5
Facilitating Learning and Assessment in Practice Qualification or equivalent
Evidence of on-going professional development.
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload.
Demonstrable leadership and team working skills.
Experience of working in an acute setting
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience of managing the theatre department over a span of duty.
Experience of multi-professional working
Knowledge and understanding of current issues within an acute NHS setting
Knowledge and understanding of governance issues
Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing issues
Exposure to audit and change management.
Understanding of budget control
IT literate
Dimensions
Support the provision of clinical knowledge and advice to other nursing staff, the wider multi-professional team, allied health professionals, patients and their families/carers
Support the provision of education and training for nursing and allied health professionals; including health promotion
The post holder will be part of a team who provides high quality clinical care
Main duties of the job
Develop and deliver the nursing service within the perioperative environment, general surgery scrub speciality
Support the evaluation of clinical practice by monitoring the standards of care and ensuring that nursing practice is audited.
Contribute to the development of nursing/theatre practice guidelines, policies and protocols/ care pathways within specialism
Act as patients advocate in all matters relating to his or her care, treatment and welfare; acknowledging and incorporating cultural preferences, health beliefs and behaviour
Demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills through delivery of specialist nursing/theatre practice to the highest standard
Act as a professional role model and provide specialist support and advice to colleagues
Comply with NMC /HCPC professional Registration; practice in line with current NMC Code/HCPC code and keep up to date with current practices
Complete and maintain the required specialist training and related clinical, technical and interpersonal skills and competence required to undertake a holistic approach to the systematic assessment of patient needs and implementation of care required
Ensure accurate nursing records are kept in line with current NMC/HCPC guidelines on records and record keeping and GHNT Policies
Ensure that evidentiary documentation of competence and skills is maintained and reviewed annually though appraisal and personal development plan
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job responsibilities
Identify and pursue own educational and professional development to meet the requirements of role
Mentor junior staff, participate in teaching programmes for all learners in accordance with their objectives and work closely with the Clinical Facilitators
Provide clinical advice and support to colleagues
Lead by example and act as a specialist resource for all staff
Assess ward/departmental nurse competencies where applicable
Attend mandatory training days
Support and contribute to the delivery of education and training to nursing/theatre staff, and the wider multi-professional team
Participate in the induction of staff new to the clinical area
Monitor work performance of junior staff and make accurate and honest reports to the person with continuing responsibility as appropriate
Behave in a manner that respects the differing needs and cultures of other staff
Actively participate in Annual Appraisal and provide evidence to demonstrate achievements towards value based objectives.
Ensure that CPD requirements are achieved and demonstrated in practice
Demonstrate the Trust vision and core behaviours in delivering a quality service to both internal and external customers
* Demonstrate reliability and flexibility.
Person Specification
application form
* experience scrub
* Degree or working towards Degree
application form and interview
* Professional registration nmc/hcpc
* Experience Scrub
* Experience General
* Degree level or working towards
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Queen Elizabeth hospital, Gateshead foundation trust
Queen Elizabeth hospital, Gateshead foundation trust
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