Job summary
Are you passionate about
delivering high quality patient centred care in a well-equipped and established
Day Surgery Unit. An exciting
opportunity has arisen for a Surgical First Assistant to join our committed
team on the Bank. The hospital comprises
of a well-equipped theatre & purpose-built procedure room, outpatients
department, minor injury and illness unit and x-ray. You will be working with a compassionate Day
Surgery team committed to delivering the best in care and rated Good by the
Care Quality Commission. As we continue to
expand the services we offer, we are seeking a Bank Surgical First
Assistant.
About the Trust
Tetbury
Hospital is an independent healthcare provider in the heart of the Cotswolds
providing an established day surgery service to patients who choose to have
their NHS surgery at Tetbury. The
hospital is highly regarded by our visiting consulting body who provide a wide
range of specialities including ophthalmic, general and gynaecological
surgery. The primary focus of the
hospital is the NHS services we provide across our outpatients, day surgery and
minor injury and illness unit. In
addition to our NHS funded services, we offer private health care to insured or
self-pay patients. Tetbury Hospital Is a
respected partner in the Gloucestershire health and care system and valued by
staff and patients for the high quality, personalised care that we are proud to
offer.
Main duties of the job
We are
looking for an experienced Operating Department Practitioner who is HCPC
Registered.
The
ideal candidate for this role will have:
Excellent interpersonal skills.
A passion for providing high quality care.
Evidence of working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.
A flexible approach to work, and a positive attitude.
To find out
more about this role or to arrange a visit to the hospital please contact Deb
Loewenthal or Richard Lovatt (DSU Managers) on dsumanager@tetburyhospital.co.uk
Applications for this role will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and
therefore the closing date on the advert is indicative only.
Please
note that offers of employment are subject to receipt of satisfactory
references and a DBS check. Applicants must have the right to work in the
UK.
The Trust is committed to equality and
diversity in employment and is a mindful Employer. The Trust is committed to
improving the working lives of its staff and may have flexible working options
available
About us
As an independent healthcare provider with a
reputation for delivering outstanding patient care, Tetbury Hospital Trust
provides high-quality, safe services on behalf of the NHS and for private
patients.
We are proud of our
hardworking and committed people that work together to put patient care at the
heart of everything they do.
Tetbury
Hospital Trust is ambitious about the future and is committed to investing in
our workforce to ensure they have the resources and tools they need to deliver
high-quality services.
As an
organisation, we pledge to listen, collaborate, and value the role that all our
people play in achieving our vision to always deliver exceptional patient
care.
If
you are as passionate about patient care as we are, we would love to hear from
you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide competent and skilled assistance in all aspects of surgery under the supervision of the surgeon.
Undertaking duties such as (not exhaustive)
Skin preparation and draping.
Handling of instruments and cameras (laparoscopic work)
Catheterisation.
Use of suction as guided by the surgeon.
Use of specialised surgical equipment.
Provide assistance to the surgeon or anaesthetist as required.
Understand advanced surgical techniques and make professional and clinical deicisons for which the First Surgical Assistant is accountable.
Have advanced knowledge of current elective and emergency surgical techniques and equipment required to achieve the optimal outcomes in surgery.
Ensure detailed understanding of the principles of surgical techniques required.
Responsibility for Patient Care
Using professional judgement, the post-holder will be able to analyse a range of patient conditions and act appropriately in the peri-operative setting.
Maintain high standards of patient care by personal example and professional conduct.
Implement safety measures in accordance with agreed procedures in relation to:
Checking of patients in the Day Surgery Unit.
Checking of swabs, instruments, and needle counts.
Ionising radiation.
Static electricity explosion hazards.
Comply with Trust-wide policies in place in relation to safe custody, handling, and administration of medications and reporting any discrepancies to the Day Surgery Managers or Matron.
Be able to critically evaluate appropriate evidence and research to ensure that patients benefit from the delivery of high-quality service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide competent and skilled assistance in all aspects of surgery under the supervision of the surgeon.
Undertaking duties such as (not exhaustive)
Skin preparation and draping.
Handling of instruments and cameras (laparoscopic work)
Catheterisation.
Use of suction as guided by the surgeon.
Use of specialised surgical equipment.
Provide assistance to the surgeon or anaesthetist as required.
Understand advanced surgical techniques and make professional and clinical deicisons for which the First Surgical Assistant is accountable.
Have advanced knowledge of current elective and emergency surgical techniques and equipment required to achieve the optimal outcomes in surgery.
Ensure detailed understanding of the principles of surgical techniques required.
Responsibility for Patient Care
Using professional judgement, the post-holder will be able to analyse a range of patient conditions and act appropriately in the peri-operative setting.
Maintain high standards of patient care by personal example and professional conduct.
Implement safety measures in accordance with agreed procedures in relation to:
Checking of patients in the Day Surgery Unit.
Checking of swabs, instruments, and needle counts.
Ionising radiation.
Static electricity explosion hazards.
Comply with Trust-wide policies in place in relation to safe custody, handling, and administration of medications and reporting any discrepancies to the Day Surgery Managers or Matron.
Be able to critically evaluate appropriate evidence and research to ensure that patients benefit from the delivery of high-quality service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN/ODP registered with the NMC or HCPC.
- Diploma and evidence of strong commitment to professional education and development.
- Evidence of recent post-registration education or equivalent experience.
- NASP advanced scrub practitioner qualification.
Desirable
- NASP extended skills of the advanced scrub practitioner.
Experience
Essential
- Awareness of current professional nursing issues in the theatre environment.
- Extensive clinical experience as a scrub practitioner.
- Understanding of trust-wide strategic objectives.
- Risk management.
- Clinical Governance.
- Knowledge of ethical issues.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Ability to deal with difficult and sensitive situations with tact, diplomacy and professionalism.
- Ability to promote teamwork and best practice.
- Ability to identify, evaluate and solve problems.
- Ability to make decisions appropriately.
- Self-motivated.
- IT Skills (e.g. Microsoft Office)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN/ODP registered with the NMC or HCPC.
- Diploma and evidence of strong commitment to professional education and development.
- Evidence of recent post-registration education or equivalent experience.
- NASP advanced scrub practitioner qualification.
Desirable
- NASP extended skills of the advanced scrub practitioner.
Experience
Essential
- Awareness of current professional nursing issues in the theatre environment.
- Extensive clinical experience as a scrub practitioner.
- Understanding of trust-wide strategic objectives.
- Risk management.
- Clinical Governance.
- Knowledge of ethical issues.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Ability to deal with difficult and sensitive situations with tact, diplomacy and professionalism.
- Ability to promote teamwork and best practice.
- Ability to identify, evaluate and solve problems.
- Ability to make decisions appropriately.
- Self-motivated.
- IT Skills (e.g. Microsoft Office)
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).
