Job summary
Are you passionate about
delivering high quality patient centred care in a well-equipped and established
Day Surgery Unit.
An exciting
opportunity has arisen for a Surgical First Assistant to join our committed
team on the Bank. The hospital comprises
of a well-equipped theatre & purpose-built procedure room, outpatients
department, minor injury and illness unit and x-ray.
You will be working with a compassionate Day
Surgery team committed to delivering the best in care and rated Good by the
Care Quality Commission. As we continue to
expand the services we offer, we are seeking a Bank Surgical First
Assistant
Main duties of the job
About You
We are
looking for an experienced Operating Department Practitioner who is HCPC
Registered.
The
ideal 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 out
more about this role or to arrange a visit to the hospital please contact Deb
Loewenthal or Richard Lovatt (DSU Managers) on dsumanager@tetburyhospital.co.uk
Applications for this role will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and
therefore the closing date on the advert is indicative only.
Please
note that offers of employment are subject to receipt of satisfactory
references and a DBS check. Applicants must have the right to work in the
UK.
The
Trust is committed to equality and diversity in employment and is a mindful
Employer. The Trust is committed to improving the working lives of its staff
and may have flexible working options available
About us
Tetbury Hospital is an independent healthcare provider in
the heart of the Cotswolds providing an established day surgery service to
patients who choose to have their NHS surgery.
The hospital is
highly regarded by our visiting consulting body who provide a wide range of
specialities including ophthalmic, general and gynaecological surgery.
The primary focus of
the hospital is the NHS services we provide across our outpatients, day surgery
and minor injury and illness unit. In
addition to our NHS funded services, we offer private health care to insured or
self-pay patients.
Tetbury Hospital Is a respected partner in the
Gloucestershire health and care system and valued by staff and patients for the
high quality, personalised care that we are proud to offer.
Tetbury Hospital Trust is ambitious about the future and is
committed to investing in our workforce to ensure they have the resources and
tools they need to deliver high-quality services.
Tetbury Hospital Trust provides high-quality, safe services
on behalf of the NHS and for private patients.
We are proud of our hardworking and committed people that
work together to put patient care at the heart of everything they do.
As an organisation, we pledge to listen, collaborate, and
value the role that all our people play in achieving our vision to always
deliver exceptional patient care.
If you are as passionate about patient care as we are, we
would love to hear from you.
Job description
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.
Principle Duties
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).
Catheterisation.
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 job
description for comprehensive information regarding the responsibilities,
qualifications, and expectations associated with the position.
Job description
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.
Principle Duties
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).
Catheterisation.
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 job
description for comprehensive information regarding the responsibilities,
qualifications, and expectations associated with the position.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Awareness of current professional nursing issues in the theatre environment.
- Extensive clinical experience as a scrub practitioner.
- Understanding of trust-wide strategic objectives.
- Risk management.
- Clinical Governance.
- Knowledge of ethical issues.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- 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
Essential
- 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 advanced scrub practitioner qualification.
Desirable
- NASP extended skills of the advanced scrub practitioner.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Awareness of current professional nursing issues in the theatre environment.
- Extensive clinical experience as a scrub practitioner.
- Understanding of trust-wide strategic objectives.
- Risk management.
- Clinical Governance.
- Knowledge of ethical issues.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- 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
Essential
- 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 advanced scrub practitioner qualification.
Desirable
- 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.
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).
