GP Practice - Theatre Scrub Nurse

Winterton Medical Practice

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Job summary

We are a rural GMS training practice caring for 10,000 patients, half dispensing, a provider of surgical services and a high QOF achiever.

We are looking to recruit a Theatre Scrub Nurse to assist the practice in the running of the surgical unit and provide scrub nurse support to the operating practitioner

Main duties of the job

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated nurse to join our surgical nursing team. The successful candidate will be scrub trained and have experience working as a theatre nurse.

Working within our surgical unit setting based at Winterton Medical Practice, the role will involve preparation of the theatre trolley and assisting the consultant performing procedures under local anaesthetic to the patients of North Lincolnshire. Procedures include; inguinal and umbilical hernias, orthopaedic hand surgery and Vasectomies as well as other minor surgery.

The role will also include stock ordering and management of stock levels/rotation of stock.

The working hours will predominantly be on a Monday morning and Friday afternoon/evening but additional hours are available on a Thursday on an ad hoc basis. The number of hours worked are variable but will be approximately 12 hrs per week.

About us

Winterton Medical Practice is a forward thinking GMS Dispensing Practice based in a small market town in North Lincolnshire over two sites. We are a Teaching practice and a Training practice with the Hull York Medical School. We reside in purpose built premises which includes a Minor Surgery Suite:

10,000 stable patient population

SystmOne Clinical System

High QOF Achiever

Rated Outstanding for the care given to our older population and Good in all other areas by CQC

Friendly supportive practice team with a real commitment to high quality patient care

Good local Schools and Colleges

Good road networks

Date posted

21 December 2021

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£30,000 to £33,000 a year Whole Time Equivalent / Dependent on Experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0601-21-7496

Job locations

Manlake Avenue

Winterton

Scunthorpe

DN15 9TA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Winterton Medical Practice

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Surgical Unit Nurse

ROLE: To provide safe, effective nursing services for patients attending the Surgical Unit.

ACCOUNTABLE TO: The partners and the NMC

RESPONSIBLE TO: Practice Manager

KEY TASKS

The post holder will be responsible for the day to day running of the Surgical Unit theatre sessions and will:

1) Ensure the efficient day to day running of the Surgical Unit.

2) Prepare the environment and equipment necessary for a given list of surgical procedures along with the HCA

3) Assist the Surgeon during Minor Surgical procedures and prepare the equipment/trolley needed for each procedure

4) Ensure adequate cleaning of equipment after each patient / session along with the HCA

5) Prepare injections required for each procedure

6) Check and ensure Defibrillator equipment is fully charged.

7) Monitor oxygen levels and ensure this is replenished when falls below half.

8) Check Resus trolley regularly to ensure this remains fully stocked and medication is in date and stored at appropriate temperatures

9) Participate in the induction and training of new staff in the Unit and support and educate junior staff.

10) Develop junior members of staff to enable them to assist the Surgeon during Minor Surgical procedures.

11) Regularly review all patient information sheets and update as necessary.

12) Liaise with Surgical Unit Administrator regarding operating lists and patient enquiries

13) Ensure all waste from theatre sessions is disposed of appropriately and clean up theatre area

14) Wipe down any equipment / couch used post theatre session, put away equipment used and leave the theatre environment safe and clean after each list with the assistance of the HCA

15) Read and record fridge temperatures on a regular basis and download fridge data stick to monitor and ensure fridge temperatures remain within safe limits and take any necessary action if temperatures fall outside the documented range.

16) Maintain adequate stock levels, including rotation of stock and check drug expiry dates. Undertake annual stock checks for the stock take.

17) Review surgical protocols annually and update as necessary.

18) Follow up patients who have had a hernia procedure performed to review post operatively

PROFESSIONAL

The practice nurses will:

1) Ensure accurate contemporaneous electronic and paper patient records are kept for each contact

2) Be aware of, and work in accordance with, all practice policies and protocols relevant to nursing.

3) Identify their own training needs and actively participate in any training identified as being necessary by their manager or employer.

4) Participate in the training of new nursing/HCA staff.

5) Attend staff meetings, to maintain adequate communication.

6) Participate in staff development and performance review.

7) Report to Practice Manager/Assistant Practice Manager any complaint, accidents, or any untoward incidents.

8) Work at all times in accordance with the NMC’s code of professional conduct and the scope of professional practice.

PERSONAL

Practice nurses will:

1) Be aware of, and work in accordance with the health and Safety at Work Act, thereby working in a safe efficient manner.

2) Adhere to the uniform policy of the practice, always having a neat and tidy appearance.

3) Work hours as per duty rota and extra hours by mutual agreement, to meet the demands of the practice.

4) Perform their duties in a calm, professional and competent manner.

5) Maintain membership with the NMC and ensure revalidation is completed every 3 years.

6) Participate in annual appraisals.

This Job Description will be subject to development and review.