Are you passionate aboutdelivering high quality patient centred care in a well-equipped and establishedDay Surgery Unit.
An excitingopportunity has arisen for a Surgical First Assistant to join our committedteam on the Bank. The hospital comprisesof a well-equipped theatre & purpose-built procedure room, outpatientsdepartment, minor injury and illness unit and x-ray.
You will be working with a compassionate DaySurgery team committed to delivering the best in care and rated Good by theCare Quality Commission. As we continue toexpand the services we offer, we are seeking a Bank Surgical FirstAssistant
Main duties of the job
About You
We arelooking for an experienced Operating Department Practitioner who is HCPCRegistered.
Theideal candidate for this role will have:
Excellent interpersonal skills
A passion for providing high quality care
Evidence of working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team
A flexible approach to work, and a positive attitude
To find outmore about this role or to arrange a visit to the hospital please contact DebLoewenthal or Richard Lovatt (DSU Managers) on dsumanager@tetburyhospital.co.uk
Applications for this role will be reviewed on an ongoing basis andtherefore the closing date on the advert is indicative only.
Pleasenote that offers of employment are subject to receipt of satisfactoryreferences and a DBS check. Applicants must have the right to work in theUK.
TheTrust is committed to equality and diversity in employment and is a mindfulEmployer. The Trust is committed to improving the working lives of its staffand may have flexible working options available
About us
Tetbury Hospital is an independent healthcare provider inthe heart of the Cotswolds providing an established day surgery service topatients who choose to have their NHS surgery.
The hospital ishighly regarded by our visiting consulting body who provide a wide range ofspecialities including ophthalmic, general and gynaecological surgery.
The primary focus ofthe hospital is the NHS services we provide across our outpatients, day surgeryand minor injury and illness unit. Inaddition to our NHS funded services, we offer private health care to insured orself-pay patients.
Tetbury Hospital Is a respected partner in theGloucestershire health and care system and valued by staff and patients for thehigh quality, personalised care that we are proud to offer.
Tetbury Hospital Trust is ambitious about the future and iscommitted to investing in our workforce to ensure they have the resources andtools they need to deliver high-quality services.
Tetbury Hospital Trust provides high-quality, safe serviceson behalf of the NHS and for private patients.
We are proud of our hardworking and committed people thatwork together to put patient care at the heart of everything they do.
As an organisation, we pledge to listen, collaborate, andvalue the role that all our people play in achieving our vision to alwaysdeliver exceptional patient care.
If you are as passionate about patient care as we are, wewould love to hear from you.
Job responsibilities
To provide competent and skilled surgical assistance under the supervision of the operating surgeon. To provide skilled and advanced surgical scrub practice for General Surgery. The postholder will demonstrate a competent level of knowledge in accordance with professional guidelines and the scope of the role.
Provide competent and skilled assistance in all aspects of surgery under the supervision of the surgeon.
Undertaking duties such as (not exhaustive)
Skin preparation and draping.
Handling of instruments and cameras (laparoscopic work).
Use of suction as guided by the surgeon.
Use of specialised surgical equipment.
Provide assistance to the surgeon or anaesthetist as required.
Understand advanced surgical techniques and make professional and clinical deicisons for which the First Surgical Assistant is accountable.
Have advanced knowledge of current elective and emergency surgical techniques and equipment required to achieve the optimal outcomes in surgery.
Ensure detailed understanding of the principles of surgical techniques required.
Please refer to the attached jobdescription for comprehensive information regarding the responsibilities,qualifications, and expectations associated with the position.
Person Specification
Experience
* Awareness of current professional nursing issues in the theatre environment.
* Extensive clinical experience as a scrub practitioner.
* Understanding of trust-wide strategic objectives.
* Clinical Governance.
* Knowledge of ethical issues.
Skills and Abilities
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Effective interpersonal skills.
* Ability to deal with difficult and sensitive situations with tact, diplomacy and professionalism.
* Ability to promote teamwork and best practice.
* Ability to identify, evaluate and solve problems.
* Ability to make decisions appropriately.
* Self-motivated.
* IT Skills (e.g. Microsoft Office).
Qualifications
* RGN/ODP registered with the NMC or HCPC.
* Diploma and evidence of strong commitment to professional education and development.
* Evidence of recent post-registration education or equivalent experience.
* NASP extended skills of the advanced scrub practitioner.
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.
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