Job summary
To provide nursing care in the Operating Department and as a skilled member of the Theatre team.
To act as the scrubbed or circulating nurse during surgical procedures.
The staff nurse may carry out duties of Senior Nurse in her absence.
As a Registered Nurse has responsibilities involving the storage, checking of drugs.
Main duties of the job
Providing nursing care for patients within the Minor Operations Department.
Performing Minor Operation Department work in accordance with agreed policy, e.g.
- Participating as a Scrubbed member of the Theatre team and carrying out safety checks of swabs, instruments and needles, in conjunction with a second nurse and reporting on the same to the surgeon.
- Acting as a circulating member of the Theatre team.
- Assisting with other members of the team in the preparation and cleaning of Theatres.
- Labelling and despatch of laboratory specimens
- Providing assistance to the Surgeon as required.
- Advising Senior Nurse or Line Manager of proposed changes in the order of the operating lists.
About us
Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services.
We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people's homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England.A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our staff to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times:
Vision: Transforming LivesValues: Care, Innovation and CompassionMission: An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people.
Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+ and Ethnic Minority Networks.
We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background.
Eligible for NHS Pension
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication and Relationship Skills
Reporting to Senior Nurse, incidents of accidents, complaints and defects in drugs, supplies or equipment.
Assisting medical and para-medical staff from other departments with procedures carried out in the Minor Operations Department as required e.g. dermatology
Carrying out duties of senior nurse in her absence.
Participating in any duties involved with the care of patients, and the smooth running of the department, which are not specifically laid down in the document or any duties you may be required to carry out as requested by the Senior Nurse.
Autonomy
Works independently
Discussing departmental policies and developing and discussing new procedures with Senior Nurse. Communicating policy changes to relevant staff.
Reporting to Line Manager or senior nurse, incidents of accidents, complaints, defects in drugs, supplies or equipment.
Assisting in the compilation of procedure manuals.
Participating in any duties involved with the care of patients, and the smooth running of the department, which are not specifically laid down in the document or any duties you may be required to carry out as requested by the Senior Nurse or Line Manager.
Responsibility for Human Resources/Supervision or Management of others
Participate in the supervision of junior staff.
Assist with the orientation of new staff.
Assist senior staff in the assessment of junior and new staff members.
Ensuring the maintenance of good relationships, communications and teamwork with all disciplines within the department and other departments of the hospital concerned with the Minor Operations Department work.
Participate in regular meetings of the Minor Operations Department staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication and Relationship Skills
Reporting to Senior Nurse, incidents of accidents, complaints and defects in drugs, supplies or equipment.
Assisting medical and para-medical staff from other departments with procedures carried out in the Minor Operations Department as required e.g. dermatology
Carrying out duties of senior nurse in her absence.
Participating in any duties involved with the care of patients, and the smooth running of the department, which are not specifically laid down in the document or any duties you may be required to carry out as requested by the Senior Nurse.
Autonomy
Works independently
Discussing departmental policies and developing and discussing new procedures with Senior Nurse. Communicating policy changes to relevant staff.
Reporting to Line Manager or senior nurse, incidents of accidents, complaints, defects in drugs, supplies or equipment.
Assisting in the compilation of procedure manuals.
Participating in any duties involved with the care of patients, and the smooth running of the department, which are not specifically laid down in the document or any duties you may be required to carry out as requested by the Senior Nurse or Line Manager.
Responsibility for Human Resources/Supervision or Management of others
Participate in the supervision of junior staff.
Assist with the orientation of new staff.
Assist senior staff in the assessment of junior and new staff members.
Ensuring the maintenance of good relationships, communications and teamwork with all disciplines within the department and other departments of the hospital concerned with the Minor Operations Department work.
Participate in regular meetings of the Minor Operations Department staff.
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- theatre/minor operations experience
- post op/recovery experience
- registered nurse
desirable
Desirable
- experience in pre assessment
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- theatre/minor operations experience
- post op/recovery experience
- registered nurse
desirable
Desirable
- experience in pre assessment
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).
