Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Surgical Care Practitioner (XR07)

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a fully qualified Cardiac Surgical Care Practitioner to join the Cardiac Surgical Team at the Leeds General Infirmary.

This is an exciting time to join the Cardiac Surgical Service in Leeds as it is undergoing a programme of improvement and you will have the opportunity to help support this service through this development. A wide range of Cardiac Surgical procedures are carried out at the Leeds General Infirmary for patients with Acquired, Congenital and Adult Congenital Heart Disease.

The successful candidate will be an integral part of the cardiac surgical team supporting the CSU in the delivery of key performance targets particularly the quality and experience agenda. You will support the teams to create an environment of continuous quality improvement ensuring that the delivery of patient care is regularly reviewed and that service developments are implemented when necessary. Self-motivation is essential along with passion, drive and resilience to cope with change within the Trust and the wider NHS. Excellent communication skills are essential to be able to influence and negotiate. Quality and safety will be your priority.

For further information and an informal discussion please contact Sotiris Papaspyros, Consultant Cardiac Surgeon and Lead Clinician for Cardiac Surgery 0113 3925792 or Helen Rowbotham, Matron for Adult Cardiac Surgery 07768 173454.

Main duties of the job

The jobholder will practice under the guidance and direction of the Consultant Surgeon, participating and assisting in operative procedures, pre and post-operative care as necessary. The job holder will in partnership with the Matron, Theatre Coordinators, Perioperative Team Leaders and Specialist Perioperative Practitioners to provide education, training, and practice development within the surgical speciality peri- operative team based within the operating theatres.

The jobholder will monitor and improve standards of care through supervision of practice, clinical audit, evidence based practice, teaching and supporting colleagues, and will provide skilled professional leadership. The jobholder will actively contribute to the clinical governance agenda within the clinical management teams.

The job holder will maintain a visible and professional presence where patients, families, carers and staff can access for advice and support regarding pre, intra and post-operative care.

About us

Come and join our team in Leeds and become part of The Leeds Way sharing our vision and values. Our Trust is recognised for our staff engagement, great care and rated GOOD by the Care Quality Commission.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest acute health providers in the UK and based in one of the fastest growing and vibrant cities in the north.

At Cardio-Respiratory CSU, we aim to be a fair and supportive CSU with positive, caring teams who are champions of the Leeds Way values. Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:

Patient-centred

Collaborative

Fair

Accountable

Empowered

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Date posted

14 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9298-CRS-154

Job locations

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Job description

Job responsibilities

Principal Duties & Areas of Responsibility

Clinical

Provide expert clinical practice to support the delivery of compassionate quality, safe and efficient care that enhances the patients experience

Provide support to fellow professionals in the surgical teams, including the junior doctors and develop close working relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team.

Participate as part of the multidisciplinary team in admission and preoperative assessment of cardiac surgical patients. Ensuring correct information is obtained and documented as per Trust guidelines

Act as the first or second assistant in cardiac surgical operative procedures providing expert experience and skills during complex surgery.

Undertake specified surgical procedures under agreed levels of supervision and in accordance with Trust Policy including, but not limited to:

- Opening and closing wounds (suturing skills)

- Tissue dissection

- Use of diathermy

- Haemostasis

- Infiltration of local anaesthetic

- Aiding visualisation of the operative field

- Application of surgical staplers and surgical guns during operative procedures

- Assist with minimally invasive surgery

Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team with post-operative care for patients undertaking assessment of potential post operative complications and referring as appropriate.

Provide expert knowledge, training, advice, information and support to multidisciplinary team

Work with all members of the theatre team to ensure the smooth, efficient running of the theatre lists.

Be a knowledgeable resource of information regarding perioperative care and operative procedures to patients, carers and staff.

Participate as part of the multidisciplinary team through attendance and active participation in outpatients, medical staff ward handovers and ward rounds.

Develop and monitor and update clinical guidelines, protocols and policies using evidenced based that support safe and standardised delivery of care to patients.

Participate as part of the multidisciplinary team in collection, collation and presentation of data for audit.

Plan and manage own workload and the workload of the service in a flexible manner, ensuring that the service provision meets the needs of the client group

Participate in and contribute to relevant Trust committees and groups contributing to developing and implementing local and national strategy.

Undertake duties on other wards or departments as and when required by service demands or patient need

Act in such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults at all times. Is familiar with and adheres to, the LTHT safeguarding policies

Education and Training

Lead the review and development of training and education programs for the multidisciplinary team.

Identify own development needs in line with service requirements through annual appraisal and personal development plan

Actively participate in the appraisal of others

Undertake mandatory and priority training at the agreed time periods

Act as mentor/preceptor and resource person, and provide clinical supervision in order to support development of individuals and practice

Ensure the clinical environment is conducive to supporting the education and learning of all staff and students

Provide educational and training opportunities to pre-registration Nursing and Operating Department Practitioner students to ensure that placements satisfy the relevant elements of their learning agreement

Provide an environment that encourages client centred involvement where clients and carers are facilitated to ask for help, advice and education

Contribute to the Clinical Governance Agenda

Leadership

Act as a professional role model, providing standards of care and behaviour through clinical practice

Provide support to the Theatre Manager / Matron in delivering the functions of the specialist practitioner role, and take appropriate action when standards of quality, quantity and timeliness are not met

Be highly visible in the clinical area

Contribute to the development of CSU/Departmental objectives

Act as a role model of standards of behaviour and professionalism, through commitment to the integration of policies and procedures within own role and workplace

Contribute to local clinical networks and specialist specific groups, working in partnership with other key professionals

Analyse relevant National policy, advise on impact for service, and lead the implementation of change and evaluation processes in partnership with the MDT

Maintain professional registration and practice through CPD

Complete revalidation process to maintain registration

Maintain professional portfolio to demonstrate competency in line with Trust framework

Raise concerns with regards to risk, danger, malpractice or wrong doing by following the LTHT Whistleblowing policy and supporting processes

Research and Development

Evaluate clinical practice through audit of service, developing and managing strategies to address any shortfalls

Demonstrate knowledge of current research in all aspects of the specialist role, and become involved in research projects in response to identified needs

Disseminate results/research findings via local team and/or national/international publications

Promote the shared objectives of the MDT by working closely to ensure that best practice is achieved utilising both clinical benchmarking, audit and relevant evidence base