Job summary
- The purpose of the role is to provide evidence based surgical assistance under the direct supervision of elective and emergency surgeons.
- The role is part of a multidisciplinary surgical team (MDST) with defined parameters of practice.
- The post holder is a Registered Nurse (RN) or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with extensive clinical experience and holds a recognised post graduate qualification in Surgical First Assistant or equivalent.
- The post holder actively contributes to clinical effectiveness, innovation, and change; and service improvement across the MDST and ARI theatre service.
- The post holder contributes to student learning and may act as an assessor and supervisor.
- The post holder receives mentorship from an assigned surgeon who assesses their competence against National competency standards for SFAs.
- Contributes to service improvement of specialised perioperative practice and emerging surgical modalities.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is an NMC Registered Nurse or HCPC Operating Department Practitioner with demonstrated completion and attainment of a post graduate Surgical First Assistant course and portfolio.
Demonstrated extensive experience as a Band 5 Perioperative Practitioner across multiple surgical specialisms, modalities and disciplines e.g. scrub, anaesthetics and/or recovery.
The SFA will have a broad knowledge of the perioperative (AFPP) clinical guidelines and standards followed by NHS Grampian.
Demonstrated specialist technical skills for SFA including pre-op visiting/planning, patient positioning, application of tourniquet, tissue retraction, camera holding, superficial diathermy, haemostasis, suction, suture management and wound closure.
The post holder will possess excellent team-working, communication and leadership skills and have the ability to motivate and influence others and work using own initiative.
Works collaboratively with surgeon supervisor sharing clinical decision making and accountability within the scope of their practice.
Ability to work flexibly based on changing clinical demands.
Knowledge and experience in mentorship and practice learning is required.
About us
Jersey is just 14 miles (20km) from the west coast of France and 85 miles (137km) from the south coast of England. The island is easy to get to from the UK and mainland Europe. There are up to 40 daily flights in and out of the island
Striking scenery, a safe and inclusive society, miles of sandy beaches, high performing schools, an enviable work-life balance, a heritage, political and economic stability, low personal taxes, warm summers and mild winters.
Find out more at gov.je/movingtoJersey
Jersey has been a Crown Dependency since 1290, which means its not part of the UK but a self-governing possession of The Crown. Jersey has its own democratically elected parliament, government, tax system, and laws. However, the island does have a close historic relationship with France and the UK and relies on the UK for defence and international relations. It is also part of the Common Travel Area (CTA) which allows British citizens to move freely between the UK, Republic of Ireland, and the Channel Islands without a passport.
Jersey offers extensive and quality healthcare services, with private and state supported options available. The NHS is not available in Jersey, healthcare services are delivered by Health and Community Services. For the first 6 months, health care services will be provided at an added cost.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertakes on call as and when necessary
Competent administering safe infiltration of local anaesthetic.
Maintains a SFA clinical and professional portfolio.
Completion of practice supervisor and assessor preparation. Experience in mentorship of students across the MDST.
Assist with the orientation of new members of staff andprovideongoing support andmentorship.
Ensure all mandatory and statutory training is up to date.
Knowledge and skills across the continuum of surgical modalities from conventional to minimal invasive and robotics.
Demonstrated knowledge and application of workplace health and safety, clinical governance and risk identification. Ability to report and contribute to adverse event investigations.
Completion of SFA specific competencies.
The post holder will be expected to contribute to the ongoing development of perioperative nursing, ODP students and recent graduates within theatres, also above clinical and educational support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertakes on call as and when necessary
Competent administering safe infiltration of local anaesthetic.
Maintains a SFA clinical and professional portfolio.
Completion of practice supervisor and assessor preparation. Experience in mentorship of students across the MDST.
Assist with the orientation of new members of staff andprovideongoing support andmentorship.
Ensure all mandatory and statutory training is up to date.
Knowledge and skills across the continuum of surgical modalities from conventional to minimal invasive and robotics.
Demonstrated knowledge and application of workplace health and safety, clinical governance and risk identification. Ability to report and contribute to adverse event investigations.
Completion of SFA specific competencies.
The post holder will be expected to contribute to the ongoing development of perioperative nursing, ODP students and recent graduates within theatres, also above clinical and educational support.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered on the NMC register or HCPC ODP NVQ Level 3 / Diploma
- Successful completion of UK accredited Surgical First Assistant Part 1 course
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered on the NMC register or HCPC ODP NVQ Level 3 / Diploma
- Successful completion of UK accredited Surgical First Assistant Part 1 course
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Health and Community Services
Address
Government Of Jersey
19-21 Broad Street
St. Helier
Jersey
Channel Islands
JE2 3RR
Employer's website
https://www.gov.je (Opens in a new tab)