Job summary
To view full details of the forth coming Lewisham Surgical Centre, please click the link below:Work with us at Lewisham Surgical Centre - 1
This is your opportunity to be part of a theatres surgical centre team to truly shape and contribute to the future of healthcare in South East London by taking on this crucial role as Senior Theatres Practitioner (Scrub) the forthcoming Lewisham Surgical Centre (LSC) for Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT).
The LSC, currently under construction at the heart of University Hospital Lewisham, is set to be a cutting edge facility, serving all of south east London and running a high volume of Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) day case procedures.
ENT procedures currently have one of the largest waiting lists of any specialty in the country. As such, this will be a fast-paced, highly rewarding role based around two brand-new theatres running six days per week, 10 hours per day, delivering six all-day lists, 48 weeks per year. The centre would be 12 all days extended lists as two theatres.
So who are we looking for?
The successful applicant will have solid ENT clinical expertise and you will thrive on working in such a fast-paced environment - so if you feel that this is a core part of your skillset but you don't quite have expert-level ENT experience, we would encourage you to apply.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for providing a high standard of evidence-based care to patients throughout their operative journey, within the guidelines of the Trust, the HCPC and the NMC.
The post holder will provide leadership, guidance and support to all nursing staff within the clinical area, and will assist with the training and development of junior staff and students.
The post holder will take responsibility for the management and co-ordination of the clinical area in conjunction with and in the absence of the Theatre Co-ordinator.
About us
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a member of the team, participates in establishing a positive working environment in which patients receive a high standard of care delivery
Personally deliver a high standard of care to patients and participate in assessing, planning and evaluation of individualised patient care
Act as team leader where required and clinical role model at all times.
Ensure that all patients are cared for in a safe environment and maintains the safety and well-being of patients, staff and visitors in line with Health and Safety guidelines
Personally acts within and ensures adherence to all Trust and Departmental policies and procedures
Participates in the care, custody and administration of medicines in accordance with Trust and local policy
Assist the Theatre and Recovery Co-ordinator in providing advice, guidance, support and professional leadership for all clinical staff in the theatre department.
Assist in developing the department philosophy and framework of care in line with unit/organisational and beliefs/values
Ensure the provision of advice, support and health information to patients and their carers in order to promote a health-based service.
Ensure workload of colleagues does not jeopardise safe standards of practice and initiate action if necessary.
Participate in the daily checking and maintenance of essential equipment
Transports/manages people and/or items such as equipment or specimens safely and to time consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
Maintain accurate and legible records of all clinical and legal documentation to include accident / incident reporting, with regard to HCPC/NMC statutory and Trust polices.
Ensures all aspects of clinical care including interventions and investigations are performed, assessed and reported upon in a timely fashion and in a manner consistent with legislation, policy and procedures.
Liaise with all members of the multi-professional team to ensure that care is assessed, planned, delivered and evaluated within a multi-professional framework, in the interests of the patient, and that care is communicated to all team members.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a member of the team, participates in establishing a positive working environment in which patients receive a high standard of care delivery
Personally deliver a high standard of care to patients and participate in assessing, planning and evaluation of individualised patient care
Act as team leader where required and clinical role model at all times.
Ensure that all patients are cared for in a safe environment and maintains the safety and well-being of patients, staff and visitors in line with Health and Safety guidelines
Personally acts within and ensures adherence to all Trust and Departmental policies and procedures
Participates in the care, custody and administration of medicines in accordance with Trust and local policy
Assist the Theatre and Recovery Co-ordinator in providing advice, guidance, support and professional leadership for all clinical staff in the theatre department.
Assist in developing the department philosophy and framework of care in line with unit/organisational and beliefs/values
Ensure the provision of advice, support and health information to patients and their carers in order to promote a health-based service.
Ensure workload of colleagues does not jeopardise safe standards of practice and initiate action if necessary.
Participate in the daily checking and maintenance of essential equipment
Transports/manages people and/or items such as equipment or specimens safely and to time consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
Maintain accurate and legible records of all clinical and legal documentation to include accident / incident reporting, with regard to HCPC/NMC statutory and Trust polices.
Ensures all aspects of clinical care including interventions and investigations are performed, assessed and reported upon in a timely fashion and in a manner consistent with legislation, policy and procedures.
Liaise with all members of the multi-professional team to ensure that care is assessed, planned, delivered and evaluated within a multi-professional framework, in the interests of the patient, and that care is communicated to all team members.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified ODP with HCPC registration or Qualified Nurse with NMC registration and relevant anaesthetic course
- Mentorship course or willingness to undertake training within three months of appointment
Desirable
- Degree level qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years' experience working in theatres at Band 5 level
Desirable
- Experience working at Band 6 level
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Ability to plan, problem solve and prioritise
Desirable
- Experience of audit and research based practice
- Ability to influence and negotiate with others
personal Qualities
Essential
- Reliable and flexible
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated
- Able to work full 24/7 shift patterns (days, nights and weekends) according to service needs
Desirable
- Ability to motivate team to drive productivity
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified ODP with HCPC registration or Qualified Nurse with NMC registration and relevant anaesthetic course
- Mentorship course or willingness to undertake training within three months of appointment
Desirable
- Degree level qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years' experience working in theatres at Band 5 level
Desirable
- Experience working at Band 6 level
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Ability to plan, problem solve and prioritise
Desirable
- Experience of audit and research based practice
- Ability to influence and negotiate with others
personal Qualities
Essential
- Reliable and flexible
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated
- Able to work full 24/7 shift patterns (days, nights and weekends) according to service needs
Desirable
- Ability to motivate team to drive productivity
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).
