Job summary
To
deliver high quality care for patients undergoing Vasectomy surgery under local
anaesthetic, in a Community setting. Working from 2 locations, Norwich and Great Yarmouth and travelling to each sites will be
essential. Actively participate in
preparing patients, act as scrub nurse to the Urologist and then discharging the patient.Ensure efficient use of stock and report back
any deficiencies.
Main duties of the job
Is responsible for the assessment, planning and
implementation of care and assists in the interpretation of data relevant to
the patients condition and progress
Gives skilled care to patients and provides support
to their carers
Safe management of drugs and treatments as
prescribed according to the NMC/ HCPC guidelines for the Safe and Secure
Handling of Medicines
To be an effective member of the operating theatre
team.
To participate in the assessment of patients
suitability for day surgery and communicate information gained through this
role.
To maintain up-to-date patient records.
Provides assistance to surgeons in the form of the dual
role i.e. scrub and first assistance when necessary and under guidance from
senior medical staff.
About us
Community Healthcare works closely with various GP
practices to offer high quality medical care to patients within the community.
These services are usually provided in local community hospital or health
clinics thereby minimising patient travel and enhancing the patient experience.
All of our surgical, medical and nursing care is
planned and provided by highly-qualified, specialist team of consultants,
surgeons, physiotherapists, nurses and healthcare assistants.
We operate across multiple sites in Norfolk and
Lincolnshire, our head office is based at: Louth County Hospital, High Holme
Road, Louth, UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To organise time, equipment and
staff to deliver nursing care.
Delegate and assign activities and
tasks appropriately.
To act as an advocate for the
patient/client ensuring the provision of appropriate information and support
services.
To identify incidences of concern
to either patients or staff and deal effectively with the consequences,
completing appropriate documentation
To develop in conjunction with
other team members and the manager, new ideas to improve the quality of care
and to encourage contribution of other members of the team
To participate fully as a team
member, sharing knowledge, information and supporting colleagues to promote a
cohesive team
To be aware of unit resource
issues and participate in unit stock control
To carry our pre and post clinic
set up checks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To organise time, equipment and
staff to deliver nursing care.
Delegate and assign activities and
tasks appropriately.
To act as an advocate for the
patient/client ensuring the provision of appropriate information and support
services.
To identify incidences of concern
to either patients or staff and deal effectively with the consequences,
completing appropriate documentation
To develop in conjunction with
other team members and the manager, new ideas to improve the quality of care
and to encourage contribution of other members of the team
To participate fully as a team
member, sharing knowledge, information and supporting colleagues to promote a
cohesive team
To be aware of unit resource
issues and participate in unit stock control
To carry our pre and post clinic
set up checks.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse or ODP
- Experience working as a Scrub Nurse
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Experience working in theatre settings or day surgery.
- Full driving license (UK)
- Access to own vehicle
- Right to work in UK
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse or ODP
- Experience working as a Scrub Nurse
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Experience working in theatre settings or day surgery.
- Full driving license (UK)
- Access to own vehicle
- Right to work in UK
Desirable
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).