Orthopaedic Theatre Scrub Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner
Orthopaedic Theatre Scrub Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner
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We are seeking dedicated, motivated qualified professional to join us in University Hospital Lewisham - Theatres. As a key member of the team, you will deliver high standards of perioperative care, and have the ability to support multidisciplinary team to facilitate excellent patient care in the operating theatres.
You must be a Registered Nurse or have an ODP qualification with a proven record within the perioperative. In return for your hard work, we offer well-established, structured mentoring and staff development packages to support you in your role.
The post holder will be accountable and responsible for providing a high standard of patient focused individualised care, with an evidenced based practice focus. They will be expected to carry out aspects of patient care without direct supervision. They will be able to communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team and contribute to the effective running of the theatre / department. Utilising the principles of the national framework and local strategy of Clinical Governance and other national initiatives, they will participate in action on improvements in patient care. The post holder will carry out all duties in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery (NMC) Codes of Conduct, HCPC and Relevant Trust policies.
To assess, plan implement and evaluate care of patients from admission to discharge using an integrated care pathway (ICP) or the nursing process.
To assist anaesthetist / surgeon / with emergency / elective procedures in all hospital departments as required.
To ensure stock levels are adequate for effective perioperative care.
To maintain effective channels of communication with patients, relatives and the multidisciplinary team involved in providing care.
To understand the principles of clinical governance and the impact on patient care, i.e. audit and evidenced based practice.
Ensure that written documentation are maintained in line with the NMC standards for Records and Record Keeping and Trust policy.
To ensure that medication is given to patients in line with the NMC and Trust policy and guidelines.
To act safely and develop skills to be effective in emergency situations, e.g. cardiac arrest.
To practice within the framework of corporate and local policies.
To be professionally sensitive to the needs of patients and colleagues.
To participate in the development of your Personal Development Plan and identify your own professional, educational and training needs and goals.
To ensure your own continual professional development in line with NMC requirements.
Our People Are Our Greatest Asset. When We Feel Supported And Happy At Work, This Positivity Reaches Those Very People We Are Here For, The Patients. Engaged Employees Perform At Their Best And Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Initiatives Contribute To Cultivate a Culture Of Engagement. We Have Four Staff Networks, a Corporate EDI Team And a Suite Of Programmes And Events Which Aim To Insert The 5 Aspirations
* Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
* Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
* Improving the experience of staff with disability
* Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
* Making equalities mainstream
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Feba Thankachan Job title: Theatre Team Manager Email address: feba.thankachan@nhs.net Telephone number: 0208 836 3000
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