Job summary
- To assist in all aspects of clinical surgical care, working in partnership with multidisciplinary members of the Obstetrics & Gynaecology team in Theatre at Wexham Park Hospital (Occasionally Heatherwood Hospital)
Main duties of the job
- To provide a skilled, informed assistance to the operating surgeon during the process of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Surgery.
- To provide a comprehensive range of clinical care to patients in the pre-operative environment.
- To contribute to the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs and the setting of standards of care within the theatre environment.
- To participate in pre-operative and post-operative visiting.
- To assist in all aspects of clinical surgical care, working in partnership with multidisciplinary members of the O & G team.
- The post holder will provide expert assistance to consultants and specialist registrars, ensuring the best possible patient care in theatre and in the maternity or Gynaecology ward areas.
- There is a requirement for the post holder to support the wider team in all aspects of the patient pathway as appropriate and will be expected to perform delegated duties with a high degree of clinical skill and knowledge.
- Working within agreed boundaries and meeting clearly defined competencies, the successful candidate will have the ability to work autonomously as well as within a team structure. The candidate must be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital servicesforaround 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.
As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area.
We have three main hospitals - Frimley Park in Frimley near Camberley, Heatherwood in Ascot and Wexham Park near Slough.
Our threecore values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other,Committed to Excellence,WorkingTogether and Facing the Future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To act as first or second assistant to the operating surgeon under supervision.
- To assist with surgical procedures in the both the elective and emergency O & G Theatres
- To assist with NHS operating sessions where an assistant is required.
- Perform and assist with wound closure, suturing, ensuring haemostasis and asepsis, according to level of experience.
- To assist with the preparation of patients for surgery, for example venepuncture, cannulation, male and female catheterisation, patient positioning, prepping and draping of the patient in the operating theatre.
- Attend pre or post operating ward rounds with the O & G team documenting in notes and coordinating treatment plans.
- Ensure all members of the wider health care team are kept informed of the changing needs of individual patients.
For the full list of responsibilities, please see the attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To act as first or second assistant to the operating surgeon under supervision.
- To assist with surgical procedures in the both the elective and emergency O & G Theatres
- To assist with NHS operating sessions where an assistant is required.
- Perform and assist with wound closure, suturing, ensuring haemostasis and asepsis, according to level of experience.
- To assist with the preparation of patients for surgery, for example venepuncture, cannulation, male and female catheterisation, patient positioning, prepping and draping of the patient in the operating theatre.
- Attend pre or post operating ward rounds with the O & G team documenting in notes and coordinating treatment plans.
- Ensure all members of the wider health care team are kept informed of the changing needs of individual patients.
For the full list of responsibilities, please see the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (with NMC) or ODP (With HCPC registration)
- Successful completion of a Level 6 UK accredited Surgical First Assistant course
- MSPP (Mentor), formally the advanced scrub practitioner course
Skills/Competencies
Essential
- Ability to communicate with patients, relatives, peers and other professional groups
- Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Complaints procedure training
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a variety of theatre specialties
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (with NMC) or ODP (With HCPC registration)
- Successful completion of a Level 6 UK accredited Surgical First Assistant course
- MSPP (Mentor), formally the advanced scrub practitioner course
Skills/Competencies
Essential
- Ability to communicate with patients, relatives, peers and other professional groups
- Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Complaints procedure training
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a variety of theatre specialties
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
