Job summary
To provide a continuous, competent and dedicated surgical assistance to the operating surgeon throughout the surgery, while not performing any form of surgical intervention.
To practice as part of the surgical team under the direct supervision of the operating surgeon, providing essential leadership as necessary in facilitating quality and safety of perioperative patient care.
To promote clinical collaboration, enhanced communication and team working across the perioperative, theatre and surgical teams.
To act as a clinical resource within the operating theatre and across the Care Group as necessary.
To work as part of the theatre team if not booked as SFA.
To act as a positive role model, providing clinical and educational support to junior staff members.
Main duties of the job
To adhere to the NMC/HCPC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.
To undertake non-interventional clinical tasks in surgical assistance competently and safely under the direct supervision of the operating surgeon.
To contribute in enhancing effective communication within the peri-operative environment.
To be actively involved in the peri-operative safety checks for all surgical interventions.
To ensure the development and provision of a good quality clinical learning environment that supports staff/students and continuing professional development.
To ensure compliance with the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy, supporting the delivery of the Trust's Race Equality Scheme and the Trust's duty to positively promote race equality and equality of opportunity for disabled people ensuring services are responsive to the needs of equality groups.
To be aware of wider Trust objectives, regional and national policy and their impact on local service delivery.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible
Job description
Job responsibilities
You have a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
To be responsible, with management support, for your personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post-holder.
All employees must hold an nhs.net email account which will be the Trusts formal route for email communication. You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You have a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
To be responsible, with management support, for your personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post-holder.
All employees must hold an nhs.net email account which will be the Trusts formal route for email communication. You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication.
Person Specification
Both
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse /HCPC registered ODP
- Post basic qualification (i.e. peri-operative course)
- Post-registration teaching/mentorship qualification
- A Degree in Nursing or equivalent
- SFA qualication (Level 6 module) or equivalent
- Evidence of ongoing practice in surgical assistance and CPD (i.e., appropriate clinical/electronic logbook)
Desirable
- Experience in audit
- Leadership and management qualification and experience
- Enhanced surgical skills qualification or equivalent
Person Specification
Both
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse /HCPC registered ODP
- Post basic qualification (i.e. peri-operative course)
- Post-registration teaching/mentorship qualification
- A Degree in Nursing or equivalent
- SFA qualication (Level 6 module) or equivalent
- Evidence of ongoing practice in surgical assistance and CPD (i.e., appropriate clinical/electronic logbook)
Desirable
- Experience in audit
- Leadership and management qualification and experience
- Enhanced surgical skills qualification or equivalent
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).
