Job summary
This is
a very exciting time to be joining Fairfield Independent Hospital.
The hospital has been established for 50 years and we are looking to further develop
our services and our staff so we can continue to provide first class services
across a range of specialities. We have excellent opportunities for motivated
individuals with drive and enthusiasm. You will enjoy a varied caseload in a
supportive and nurturing environment and will work with some of the leading
Consultants in the North West.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be committed to providing first class care to all patients and must have excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills. Youwill participate as a member of the Theatre Team under the direction and supervision of the Theatre Manager. You will be responsible for delivering high level, professional care across a broad spectrum of specialties to patients whilst under Fairfield Independent Hospital's care.
About us
Fairfield Independent Hospital is a stand-alone health care provider that specialises in the delivery of minor procedures and elective surgery across a wide range of clinical areas, taking referrals from both the NHS and private sector. As all activity is planned, there is the time and ability to deliver safe, exceptional patient care, without additional pressures of emergency and unplanned activity.
We offer
excellent development opportunities in a range of specialities. Previous
experience across different specialities is preferable, however, we will
provide appropriate support, mentoring and training.
In addition to being a
great place to work, set in beautiful countryside surroundings, we offer the
following:
- free on site car parking
- subsidised meals
- generous holiday allowance
- contributory pension
- discounted gym membership
- friends and family discount for self-pay
surgical procedures
- development training and support in a learning
rich environment
- flexible employment options
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will participate as a member of the Theatre Team under the direction and supervision of the Theatre manager. You will be responsible for delivering high level, professional care across a broad spectrum of specialties to patients whilst under Fairfield Hospitals care. You will at all times adhere to your professional code of conduct.
Clinical Practice
- To provide skilled assistance as part of the theatre scrub team to ensure the effective and safe delivery of patient care in the peri-operative environment.
- To plan in advance to ensure you have all equipment available to carry out the intended procedure in good time, safely, and without delay.
- To ensure your work area is sufficiently stocked prior to commencement of lists.
- To ensure that all equipment put into use is clean, safe and fit for the purpose for which it is intended.
- To report as per policy any equipment that is faulty or damaged. The equipment must be removed from use and the actions you have taken must be communicated across the team.
- To act within the scope of your professional Code of Practice at all times.
- To perform assessment of patient care needs.
- To plan, implement and evaluate care according to changing health care needs.
- To provide support to other team members.
- To maintain accurate patient records, to enable effective care delivery.
- To establish and maintain effective communication with patients and the multidisciplinary care team.
- To recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations within the hospital.
- To seek/act on advice from a senior team member or relevant others, as appropriate.
- To contribute ideas for improving the service.
- To maintain health, safety and security of self and others, including the theatre environment.
- To demonstrate effective time management.
- To report incidents/occurrences using established methods and procedures.
- To participate in the implementation of change within theatre.
- To ensure a professional, calm attitude is maintained at all times when communicating to all disciplines of staff throughout the hospital.
- To participate in clinical trials.
- To participate in clinical audit.
- To participate in the theatre on call rota.
- To maintain high standards of cleanliness in your working environment at all times in accordance with guidelines for infection prevention and control.
- To ensure Patients privacy and dignity are maintained and religious and cultural beliefs are respected.
- To be punctual for duty and report to your line manager at the earliest opportunity any reasons for late arrival.
Education
- To ensure all relevant mandatory training provided by the hospital is undertaken on a yearly basis.
- To undertake training deemed appropriate by management to develop and maintain service provision within the hospital.
- To promote evidence based practices and to participate in any research projects undertaken within the department.
Personal Professional Development
- Ensuring professional registration is maintained at all times.
- To work within and accept responsibility for maintaining agreed levels of clinical competence and ensure clinical soundness as new technologies are introduced.
- To keep up to date with HCPC/NMC, hospital policies and guidelines and to adhere to these at all times.
- To demonstrate an insight into own professional development, contributing to the process of identifying own educational and clinical training needs in conjunction with the Theatre Manager and Assistant Theatre Co-ordinator.
- To undertake an individual performance review on an annual basis.
- 6. To provide and maintain a portfolio as provenance of CPD.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will participate as a member of the Theatre Team under the direction and supervision of the Theatre manager. You will be responsible for delivering high level, professional care across a broad spectrum of specialties to patients whilst under Fairfield Hospitals care. You will at all times adhere to your professional code of conduct.
Clinical Practice
- To provide skilled assistance as part of the theatre scrub team to ensure the effective and safe delivery of patient care in the peri-operative environment.
- To plan in advance to ensure you have all equipment available to carry out the intended procedure in good time, safely, and without delay.
- To ensure your work area is sufficiently stocked prior to commencement of lists.
- To ensure that all equipment put into use is clean, safe and fit for the purpose for which it is intended.
- To report as per policy any equipment that is faulty or damaged. The equipment must be removed from use and the actions you have taken must be communicated across the team.
- To act within the scope of your professional Code of Practice at all times.
- To perform assessment of patient care needs.
- To plan, implement and evaluate care according to changing health care needs.
- To provide support to other team members.
- To maintain accurate patient records, to enable effective care delivery.
- To establish and maintain effective communication with patients and the multidisciplinary care team.
- To recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations within the hospital.
- To seek/act on advice from a senior team member or relevant others, as appropriate.
- To contribute ideas for improving the service.
- To maintain health, safety and security of self and others, including the theatre environment.
- To demonstrate effective time management.
- To report incidents/occurrences using established methods and procedures.
- To participate in the implementation of change within theatre.
- To ensure a professional, calm attitude is maintained at all times when communicating to all disciplines of staff throughout the hospital.
- To participate in clinical trials.
- To participate in clinical audit.
- To participate in the theatre on call rota.
- To maintain high standards of cleanliness in your working environment at all times in accordance with guidelines for infection prevention and control.
- To ensure Patients privacy and dignity are maintained and religious and cultural beliefs are respected.
- To be punctual for duty and report to your line manager at the earliest opportunity any reasons for late arrival.
Education
- To ensure all relevant mandatory training provided by the hospital is undertaken on a yearly basis.
- To undertake training deemed appropriate by management to develop and maintain service provision within the hospital.
- To promote evidence based practices and to participate in any research projects undertaken within the department.
Personal Professional Development
- Ensuring professional registration is maintained at all times.
- To work within and accept responsibility for maintaining agreed levels of clinical competence and ensure clinical soundness as new technologies are introduced.
- To keep up to date with HCPC/NMC, hospital policies and guidelines and to adhere to these at all times.
- To demonstrate an insight into own professional development, contributing to the process of identifying own educational and clinical training needs in conjunction with the Theatre Manager and Assistant Theatre Co-ordinator.
- To undertake an individual performance review on an annual basis.
- 6. To provide and maintain a portfolio as provenance of CPD.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience across a broad range of surgical specialities
Desirable
- Substantial years post registration experience
- Previous Theatre Practitioner experience
- Experience of day to day experience within the Theatre environment
Other Requirements
Essential
- Committed to providing first class care to all patients
- Good team member
-
- Demonstrates a professional attitude at all times
-
- Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams
Desirable
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Excellent communication, time management, record management and
- interpersonal skills
- Organised
- Ability to work in stressful situations
- Evidence of continuing development
- Ability to deliver high standards of care
- Up-to date skills in 2 of the 3 specialist areas in theatre (anaesthetics, scrub and recovery)
Desirable
- Leadership skills
- Management
- Willing to learn new skills and push boundaries of existing knowledge
- Adopt to extended role within theatre
- Understanding of the audit process
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner with current NMC/HCPC registration
- Educated to Diploma/Degree level or have equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Training and Assessing Course/Mentorship Qualification or equivalent, or willing to work towards.
- Advanced Life Support training
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical skills required to undertake the role
- Current professional and clinical issues.
- Knowledge of Health and Social
- Care/Governance issues
Desirable
- Participations in the appraisal and review process
- Knowledge of key areas concerning
- CQC inspection
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience across a broad range of surgical specialities
Desirable
- Substantial years post registration experience
- Previous Theatre Practitioner experience
- Experience of day to day experience within the Theatre environment
Other Requirements
Essential
- Committed to providing first class care to all patients
- Good team member
-
- Demonstrates a professional attitude at all times
-
- Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams
Desirable
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Excellent communication, time management, record management and
- interpersonal skills
- Organised
- Ability to work in stressful situations
- Evidence of continuing development
- Ability to deliver high standards of care
- Up-to date skills in 2 of the 3 specialist areas in theatre (anaesthetics, scrub and recovery)
Desirable
- Leadership skills
- Management
- Willing to learn new skills and push boundaries of existing knowledge
- Adopt to extended role within theatre
- Understanding of the audit process
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner with current NMC/HCPC registration
- Educated to Diploma/Degree level or have equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Training and Assessing Course/Mentorship Qualification or equivalent, or willing to work towards.
- Advanced Life Support training
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical skills required to undertake the role
- Current professional and clinical issues.
- Knowledge of Health and Social
- Care/Governance issues
Desirable
- Participations in the appraisal and review process
- Knowledge of key areas concerning
- CQC inspection
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
