Job summary
Band 7 Scrub Clinical Lead (UHL Theatres)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 7 Band 7 Scrub Clinical Lead in UHL theatres. Would you like to be part of our busy and dedicated theatre staff at University Hospital Lewisham, Part of Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust? Well look no further.
The University Hospital Lewisham is made up of 11theatres, 2 Day Care Wards and 2 Recovery rooms, which operate 24 hours, in a variety of specialities such as Gynaecology, General Surgery, Colorectal, Bariatrics, Orthopaedic, Trauma, CEPOD, Urology, Obstetrics, ENT and Paediatrics.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 7 Scrub Lead, you:
To provide clinical support carrying out independently or assisting with interventional/investigational procedures in which full training has been undertaken based on clinical practice standards.
The Clinical Scrub Lead will be an advanced and experienced nurse/practitioner within their speciality.
The post-holder will be responsible for the management of designated theatre areas ensuring the delivery of high quality patient care within available resources. The post-holder will provide line management, guidance, support and leadership to the Senior Theatre Nurses/Practitioners and the staff within the Operating Department
To be responsible for the clinical leadership within the specialty and giving support and guidance within the multidisciplinary team, contributing to the high quality care given to patients, in accordance with clinical governance. The post holder will ensure delivery and expansion of an expert and Nurse/ODP-led service through effective interdisciplinary care, utilising clinical and managerial expertise, which will include a review of the effectiveness of treatment.
About us
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is a community focused provider of local and acute care, providing high quality services to over one million people living across the London boroughs of Lewisham, Greenwich and Bexley. With a turnover of around £700 million, we provide services at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich, University Hospital Lewisham and a range of community settings in Lewisham. We also provide some services at Queen Mary's Hospital in Sidcup.
As an organisation, we've made significant improvements for patients and staff in the last two and-a-half years. This is reflected in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection (from February 2020), which found improvements across the organisation and gave us an improved rating of "Good" in the Well-Led and Effective domains, in addition to the rating of "Good" that we had already achieved in the Caring domain. Our staff culture change programme has been key to the Trust's improvement journey, as we've stabilised our workforce by reducing vacancy rates and improving staff retention. We've also significantly increased the representation of minority ethnic leaders across our clinical and corporate teams.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Participate in the full range of clinical activity within the Operating Theatres Department and ensure clinical skills are maintained and up to date by regular rotation through theatres.
Ensure the development and maintenance of high standards of clinical care in accordance with professional nursing guidelines and Trust policies and procedures within available resources.
Delivers skilled practical nursing care and participates in the monitoring of the assessing, planning, delivery and evaluation of individualised patient care.
Actively support Senior Theatre Nurses/Practitioners and teams to ensure that day to day clinical management and co-ordination issues are resolved efficiently and effectively
Practice in clinical areas as part of the role. If extra non-clinical time is required, this should be negotiated with the Matron.
To demonstrate the ability to develop new skills, to provide an expert high quality, nurse/odp-led service.
To develop the service in a structured interdisciplinary way, initiating on-going change and progression in the expanding role of a Clinical Nurse/ODP Lead.
To develop interdisciplinary clinical management protocols and work within them.
Autonomously or in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, manage the care of patients carrying out relevant interventions, within agreed clinical protocols and in line with current practice/trends.
To offer a supportive service to patients and their carers, disseminating specialist knowledge enabling individuals to try and adapt to any changes to their body image and life experiences. Liaising with other healthcare professionals when necessary.
To provide, promote and maintain a support and advice service to patients and their carers, to include provision of information giving from diagnosis through to all stages of the disease process, in liaison with relevant healthcare professionals.
To maintain accurate and legible records of all clinical and legal documentation with regard to Statutory and Trust policies.
To assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care within the acute and community setting
Be aware of, understand, and act upon the Divisional Business Plan, with particular reference to Scrub care of the patient in order to participate in the re-formulation of nursing/midwifery/hcpc aspects of the plan.
When required, investigate the aspects of incidents/complaints and initiate corrective action.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Participate in the full range of clinical activity within the Operating Theatres Department and ensure clinical skills are maintained and up to date by regular rotation through theatres.
Ensure the development and maintenance of high standards of clinical care in accordance with professional nursing guidelines and Trust policies and procedures within available resources.
Delivers skilled practical nursing care and participates in the monitoring of the assessing, planning, delivery and evaluation of individualised patient care.
Actively support Senior Theatre Nurses/Practitioners and teams to ensure that day to day clinical management and co-ordination issues are resolved efficiently and effectively
Practice in clinical areas as part of the role. If extra non-clinical time is required, this should be negotiated with the Matron.
To demonstrate the ability to develop new skills, to provide an expert high quality, nurse/odp-led service.
To develop the service in a structured interdisciplinary way, initiating on-going change and progression in the expanding role of a Clinical Nurse/ODP Lead.
To develop interdisciplinary clinical management protocols and work within them.
Autonomously or in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, manage the care of patients carrying out relevant interventions, within agreed clinical protocols and in line with current practice/trends.
To offer a supportive service to patients and their carers, disseminating specialist knowledge enabling individuals to try and adapt to any changes to their body image and life experiences. Liaising with other healthcare professionals when necessary.
To provide, promote and maintain a support and advice service to patients and their carers, to include provision of information giving from diagnosis through to all stages of the disease process, in liaison with relevant healthcare professionals.
To maintain accurate and legible records of all clinical and legal documentation with regard to Statutory and Trust policies.
To assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care within the acute and community setting
Be aware of, understand, and act upon the Divisional Business Plan, with particular reference to Scrub care of the patient in order to participate in the re-formulation of nursing/midwifery/hcpc aspects of the plan.
When required, investigate the aspects of incidents/complaints and initiate corrective action.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN with relevant post graduate course
- 1st Degree/relevant experience
- Relevant teaching, assessing and & mentoring qualification,
- (C&G 730/ Mentorship/ ENB998/ A1)
Desirable
- oKnowledge of quality standards
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience within operational management in an acute hospital setting in a senior nurse/ODP/midwife role.
- Evidence of experience within the relevant speciality / service
- Effective leadership skills and an understanding of leadership and change management practice
- Evidence of having developed team working skills and implemented team working practices - this includes the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve all team members
Desirable
- oLead an audit and/or research
- oLeading a service
Knowledge
Essential
- oExcellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- oComputer Skills
- oAbility to conduct own project successfully
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oMaturity and self-awareness
- oCreative, lateral thinker
- oOpen, participative, dynamic and supportive leadership with a flexible management style
- oSensitivity based on knowledge
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN with relevant post graduate course
- 1st Degree/relevant experience
- Relevant teaching, assessing and & mentoring qualification,
- (C&G 730/ Mentorship/ ENB998/ A1)
Desirable
- oKnowledge of quality standards
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience within operational management in an acute hospital setting in a senior nurse/ODP/midwife role.
- Evidence of experience within the relevant speciality / service
- Effective leadership skills and an understanding of leadership and change management practice
- Evidence of having developed team working skills and implemented team working practices - this includes the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve all team members
Desirable
- oLead an audit and/or research
- oLeading a service
Knowledge
Essential
- oExcellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- oComputer Skills
- oAbility to conduct own project successfully
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oMaturity and self-awareness
- oCreative, lateral thinker
- oOpen, participative, dynamic and supportive leadership with a flexible management style
- oSensitivity based on knowledge
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).
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).
