Job summary
Will need significant scrubbing experience and will be expected to work in all elective surgical specialties and also emergency and trauma surgery. With specific responsibility for Opthalmic theatre and surgery.
Deputize for senior staff and co-ordinate clinical, managerial and education requirements of the area and team they are working with. Work with the senior management team to ensure delivery of high quality care and ensure efficiency.
Provide advise support and training to junior staff supporting both elective and emergency surgery pathway.
The post holder may be required to support ITU/HDU with training and support when needed, especially during peak covid related admissions.
Main duties of the job
- Work as scrub nurse looking after all surgical specialties including emergency and trauma patients.
- Overall responsibility for opthalmic surgery and theatre.
- Participate in shift pattern including weekdays, weekends and nights. Work flexibly to meet needs of the patient and department.
- Work with nursing, ODP and medical colleagues to provide a safe environment for the patient undergoing day surgery procedures, including checking and maintenance of equipment.
- proactively check booked cases and ensure trays and equipment available as required.
- Teach and support junior staff to meet competencies and work in line with clinical guidelines and AFPP recommendations.
- Utilise resources appropriately to ensure agreed standard of patient care
- Participate in the development of local nursing / theatre policies and procedures.
- Participate in the multi-disciplinary decision making process regarding changes in patient care and order of operating lists.
- Ensure patient care is documented appropriately and that all electronic records are maintained and accurate.
- Identify own training and development needs and undertake appropriate training/education as required.
- Work closely with day surgery and recovery staff, supporting as required to ensure smooth pathway for patients.
About us
The department consists of seven operating theatres undertaking general, orthopaedic, colorectal, gynaecological, breast, urology and ophthalmic surgery, for both patients undergoing day surgery and patients requiring inpatient stay.
These are supported by a pre assessment suite, day surgery suite with minor ops theatre and recovery suite.
It is a very friendly, busy hospital serving a very diverse highly populated area.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Implement basic nursing healthcare independently.
- Able to scrub, circulate and support junior staff in Opthalmic surgery.
- Able to scrub, circulate and support junior staff in other surgical specialities.
- Implement new/complex care with supervision.
- Practise in own clinical area of practice to agreed competency level.
- Ensure the use of safe techniques when moving and handling patients and equipment.
- Implement research based practice as required.
- Participate with the multi-disciplinary team in decision making regarding patient care.
- Accurately document care and evaluate.
- Recognise potential clinical challenges and ways of dealing with them
- Assist in other areas of the department as required within competencies.
- Assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care. Capable of carrying out all relevant care needs.
- Work with nursing, ODP and medical colleagues to provide a safe environment for the patient undergoing day surgery procedures, including checking and maintenance of equipment
- When assessed as competent give IV and Oral Medication.
- Actively promote evidence-based practice within the clinical area and contribute to audit initiatives.
- Have ability to support self through reflective practice and clinical supervision.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Implement basic nursing healthcare independently.
- Able to scrub, circulate and support junior staff in Opthalmic surgery.
- Able to scrub, circulate and support junior staff in other surgical specialities.
- Implement new/complex care with supervision.
- Practise in own clinical area of practice to agreed competency level.
- Ensure the use of safe techniques when moving and handling patients and equipment.
- Implement research based practice as required.
- Participate with the multi-disciplinary team in decision making regarding patient care.
- Accurately document care and evaluate.
- Recognise potential clinical challenges and ways of dealing with them
- Assist in other areas of the department as required within competencies.
- Assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care. Capable of carrying out all relevant care needs.
- Work with nursing, ODP and medical colleagues to provide a safe environment for the patient undergoing day surgery procedures, including checking and maintenance of equipment
- When assessed as competent give IV and Oral Medication.
- Actively promote evidence-based practice within the clinical area and contribute to audit initiatives.
- Have ability to support self through reflective practice and clinical supervision.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse with Theatre Course or Registered Operating Department Practitioner
- Mentorship or teaching qualification
Desirable
- Theatre course or equivalent competencies
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Proven experience in area of speciality
- Proven knowledge of safety issues through clinical governance and risk management
- Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives and staff.
- Commitment to teaching
- Clinical decision making skills and ability to prioritise workload.
Desirable
- Knowledge and ability to use Medway or equivalent data collection system.
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience at band 5
- Extensive experience in scrubbing, with in depth knowledge of emergency and elective surgery.
- Experience in leading the team in clinical practice
Desirable
- Proven managerial experience
- Experience of clinical supervision
Personal qualities
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating Trust Values
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Effective team member
- Able to work on own intitiative
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to act as patient's advocate.
- Approachable, respectful, supportive, adaptable and assertive
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse with Theatre Course or Registered Operating Department Practitioner
- Mentorship or teaching qualification
Desirable
- Theatre course or equivalent competencies
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Proven experience in area of speciality
- Proven knowledge of safety issues through clinical governance and risk management
- Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives and staff.
- Commitment to teaching
- Clinical decision making skills and ability to prioritise workload.
Desirable
- Knowledge and ability to use Medway or equivalent data collection system.
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience at band 5
- Extensive experience in scrubbing, with in depth knowledge of emergency and elective surgery.
- Experience in leading the team in clinical practice
Desirable
- Proven managerial experience
- Experience of clinical supervision
Personal qualities
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating Trust Values
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Effective team member
- Able to work on own intitiative
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to act as patient's advocate.
- Approachable, respectful, supportive, adaptable and assertive
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values
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).
