Job summary
Surgical Care Practitioner, Churchill Theatres, Band 7
We are looking for a qualified Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP) to join our team at the Churchill Hospital, Oxford. We currently have one trainee SCP who will be competing training and two new trainees in post. The main focus of this team's work is assisting with robotic surgery. Our robotic program has expanded greatly in the last year and now includes Urology, Colorectal, Upper GI, and HPB. The SCP team also assists with breast surgery each week. The majority of your time will be spent in the operating theatre working with multiple specialities. There will also be the potential to become involved in a small element of non-theatre work.
You will need to have experience of working in theatres at a senior level with SCP Masters level qualification in the UK. You will ideally to have robotics experience in your current or previous role.
You will need to be flexible and adaptable, have a good understanding of clinical standards and most importantly, unlimited enthusiasm.
You must possess proven leadership, communication and organisational skills and be a highly effective role model within the clinical area. You should have a clear understanding of what the SCP role entails and how it can be utilised within a multi-disciplinary team
For further details please read attached Advert & for informal chat or visits contact:
Lian Lee Deputy Matron -lian.lee@ouh.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
Clinical Practice
- Will be involved in team completion of surgical safety checklist for all surgical procedures as part of the five steps to safer surgery.
- To assist with patient positioning for surgery, including tissue viability assessment.
- To prepare the patient for surgery, including clipping of body hair, preparation of the skin and infiltration of local anaesthetic and application of drapes.
- To perform the extended role of male/female urethral catheterisation when required, once training is completed and competency can be demonstrated.
- To contribute to the efficiency of the operating list through continuity and expertise.
- Demonstrate ability to lead and promote specialist knowledge and skills within the multi professional arena, utilising best evidence based practise in all Patient interventions.
- Under direct or proximal supervision from the surgeon to perform skin, tissue and nerve retraction.
- Under direct or proximal supervision from the surgeon to place ports for laparoscopic or robotic surgery once competency can be demonstrated
- Under direct or proximal supervision from the surgeon to assist with haemostasis including direct and indirect application of surgical diathermy, haemostats and ligaclips to blood vessels.
For more details, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
About us
We are looking for a qualified Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP) to join our team at the Churchill Hospital, Oxford. We currently have one qualified and one trainee SCP in post. The main focus of this team's work is assisting with robotic surgery. Our robotic program has expanded greatly in the last year and now includes Urology, Colorectal, Upper GI, and HPB. The SCP team also assists with breast surgery each week. The majority of your time will be spent in the operating theatre working with multiple specialities. There will also be the potential to become involved in a small element of non-theatre work.
You will need to be flexible and adaptable, have a good understanding of clinical standards and most importantly, unlimited enthusiasm.
You must possess proven leadership, communication and organisational skills and be a highly effective role model within the clinical area. You should have a clear understanding of what the SCP role entails and how it can be utilised within a multi-disciplinary team
We are a forward thinking department within the Churchill Cancer Centre that is looking to engender team working and promote efficiency within the theatre environment. This will be an exciting and challenging role for an individual whist still maintaining a key contribution to patient care within the clinical environment.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Lian Lee Deputy Matron -lian.lee@ouh.nhs.uk
Please also read the attached Job Advert
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice
- Will be involved in team completion of surgical safety checklist for all surgical procedures as part of the five steps to safer surgery.
- To assist with patient positioning for surgery, including tissue viability assessment.
- To prepare the patient for surgery, including clipping of body hair, preparation of the skin and infiltration of local anaesthetic and application of drapes.
- To perform the extended role of male/female urethral catheterisation when required, once training is completed and competency can be demonstrated.
- To contribute to the efficiency of the operating list through continuity and expertise.
- Demonstrate ability to lead and promote specialist knowledge and skills within the multi professional arena, utilising best evidence based practise in all Patient interventions.
- Under direct or proximal supervision from the surgeon to perform skin, tissue and nerve retraction.
- Under direct or proximal supervision from the surgeon to place ports for laparoscopic or robotic surgery once competency can be demonstrated
- Under direct or proximal supervision from the surgeon to assist with haemostasis including direct and indirect application of surgical diathermy, haemostats and ligaclips to blood vessels.
- Under direct or proximal supervision of the surgeon, to perform deep and superficial wound closure, including drain insertion and securing the drain, local anaesthetic infiltration and final dressing.
- To perform the role of Surgical Care Practitioner to the surgeon throughout the operation (robotic, laparoscopic and open surgery). Provides first and second assistance during surgical procedures, anticipate and interpreting their requirements to ensure efficient and seamless surgery.
- Display skill and dexterity in surgical technique and the use of surgical instruments.
- Demonstrate effective and appropriate skills in communicating information, advice, instruction and professional opinion to colleagues, patients, clients, users, their relatives and carers.
- Collect, collate and report information, maintaining accurate records in line with NMC, HPC and Trust policy.
- Demonstrate effective skills to interpret and record operative procedure/technique in patients case notes respecting confidential information obtained in the course of professional practice and upholding the principles of Caldicott and the Data Protection Act.
OTHER SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To liaise with medical, theatre, ward, clerical and x-ray staff on relevant issues such as theatre lists.
- To assess patients pre operatively, intra-operatively and post-operatively, including relevant surgical speciality clinic participation, pre-operative visiting, and telephone follow up as required
- To evaluate surgical options and make appropriate decisions, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
- To act as the patients advocate and ensure that their dignity is respected and their wishes are observed.
- To provide ongoing continuity of care within the multidisciplinary team.
- To evaluate and maintain quality of care with particular reference to wound care and takes appropriate action to minimise complications.
- To provide intra-operative support to patients in the operating theatre and during transfer to the recovery unit.
- Assist with ordering investigations and tests and acts on their outcomes
- To attend post-operative ward rounds, planning and specialist meetings with clinical and all other relevant staff groups as required.
- To contribute to data entry for local and national audit purposes.
- To work as part of the surgical team, conduct pre and post-operative visits with the patient and their family to establish a rapport and support the explanation of surgery already given by the Consultant Surgeon.
- To participate in audit and research as required.
- To be pro-active in developing new ways of working/SCP-led initiatives
- To assist in the provision of a safe environment for patients, carers, visitors and staff.
- The SCP will be able to provide highly specialised advice which contributes to the diagnosis, care or education of patients within the area of practice.
Education/Training:
- Maintain, advance and develop personal theoretical knowledge, high standards of clinical competence and professional development through ongoing self-education and attendance at relevant courses of study.
- Develop and maintain a peer network of support, information and learning with other nurse specialists at a local and National level.
- Contribute to the development and acquisition of specialist peri-operative knowledge and skills to enhance and extend the practice of other surgical care practitioners and health care professionals within the department
- Provide an appropriate learning environment and contribute to the teaching and support of students and novices from the multi professional team, contributing to relevant educational programmes and in house study days.
- To contribute to patient education sessions as required.
- Be professionally accountable for own practice, maintain a high level of skill and professionalism and provide portfolio evidence and Royal College of Surgeons accreditations.
- As an integral part of active surgical training team within SuWOn and surgical services.
Leadership & Management
- Build and sustain professional relationships as an independent practitioner and collaboratively as a team member.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop effective documentation, pathways, protocols and guidelines for care. Demonstrate a commitment to share expertise and disseminate information.
- Contribute to developing a team culture within which they can be trusted and relied on.
- To demonstrate and disseminate clinical practice developments, utilising research in the specialist area of practice to develop and deliver evidence based care.
- To contribute appropriately to clinical governance activities that relates to own area of practice and patient/client group.
- To contribute to the management of the service, in collaboration with multidisciplinary team and relevant Directorate Management Teams, and in support of Trust and Directorate objectives.
- To participate in delivering the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust corporate nursing agenda, taking a lead role for specific activities and projects as appropriate.
- Liaise with the Lead Surgical Care Practitioner with regard to the development of the role and expanding service.
Improving quality and developing practice:
- Possess a MSc qualification to provide skilled and consistent assistance within the operating theatre.
- Keeping a log of up-to-date procedures and specialist portfolio
- To reflect on and evaluate how well s/he is applying knowledge and skills to meet current and emerging demands and requirements for the post
- To act as an expert with regard to robotic technology in the operating theatre.
- Undertake specific surgical interventions, within your scope of professional practice and as detailed by the Consultant Surgeon.
- Identify opportunities for developing the role and implement these in collaboration with the Matron and Consultant Surgeons
- Coordinate and participate in ongoing service review and evaluation, including seeking and monitoring patient experience and outcomes
- Evaluate clinical practice in relation to its evidence base and clinical effectiveness including policy and guidance to generate new evidence in the speciality.
- Identify areas of risk and poor quality, and address these through appropriate governance structures and forums.
- Participate and actively seek peer review in practice and sound evidence for assurance purposes
- Ensure statutory and mandatory training updates, as well as role /speciality updates are completed and necessary records maintained. S/he is responsible to ensure annual appraisal is completed.
- Develop personal and professional knowledge through critical self-appraisal, clinical supervision and networking with other health care professionals locally, nationally and internationally.
- Have a high level of communication skills to enable the participation in the dissemination of practice through conferences and professional publications.
- Maintain fitness to practice, recognise their scope of practice and promote the values and principles underpinning best practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice
- Will be involved in team completion of surgical safety checklist for all surgical procedures as part of the five steps to safer surgery.
- To assist with patient positioning for surgery, including tissue viability assessment.
- To prepare the patient for surgery, including clipping of body hair, preparation of the skin and infiltration of local anaesthetic and application of drapes.
- To perform the extended role of male/female urethral catheterisation when required, once training is completed and competency can be demonstrated.
- To contribute to the efficiency of the operating list through continuity and expertise.
- Demonstrate ability to lead and promote specialist knowledge and skills within the multi professional arena, utilising best evidence based practise in all Patient interventions.
- Under direct or proximal supervision from the surgeon to perform skin, tissue and nerve retraction.
- Under direct or proximal supervision from the surgeon to place ports for laparoscopic or robotic surgery once competency can be demonstrated
- Under direct or proximal supervision from the surgeon to assist with haemostasis including direct and indirect application of surgical diathermy, haemostats and ligaclips to blood vessels.
- Under direct or proximal supervision of the surgeon, to perform deep and superficial wound closure, including drain insertion and securing the drain, local anaesthetic infiltration and final dressing.
- To perform the role of Surgical Care Practitioner to the surgeon throughout the operation (robotic, laparoscopic and open surgery). Provides first and second assistance during surgical procedures, anticipate and interpreting their requirements to ensure efficient and seamless surgery.
- Display skill and dexterity in surgical technique and the use of surgical instruments.
- Demonstrate effective and appropriate skills in communicating information, advice, instruction and professional opinion to colleagues, patients, clients, users, their relatives and carers.
- Collect, collate and report information, maintaining accurate records in line with NMC, HPC and Trust policy.
- Demonstrate effective skills to interpret and record operative procedure/technique in patients case notes respecting confidential information obtained in the course of professional practice and upholding the principles of Caldicott and the Data Protection Act.
OTHER SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To liaise with medical, theatre, ward, clerical and x-ray staff on relevant issues such as theatre lists.
- To assess patients pre operatively, intra-operatively and post-operatively, including relevant surgical speciality clinic participation, pre-operative visiting, and telephone follow up as required
- To evaluate surgical options and make appropriate decisions, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
- To act as the patients advocate and ensure that their dignity is respected and their wishes are observed.
- To provide ongoing continuity of care within the multidisciplinary team.
- To evaluate and maintain quality of care with particular reference to wound care and takes appropriate action to minimise complications.
- To provide intra-operative support to patients in the operating theatre and during transfer to the recovery unit.
- Assist with ordering investigations and tests and acts on their outcomes
- To attend post-operative ward rounds, planning and specialist meetings with clinical and all other relevant staff groups as required.
- To contribute to data entry for local and national audit purposes.
- To work as part of the surgical team, conduct pre and post-operative visits with the patient and their family to establish a rapport and support the explanation of surgery already given by the Consultant Surgeon.
- To participate in audit and research as required.
- To be pro-active in developing new ways of working/SCP-led initiatives
- To assist in the provision of a safe environment for patients, carers, visitors and staff.
- The SCP will be able to provide highly specialised advice which contributes to the diagnosis, care or education of patients within the area of practice.
Education/Training:
- Maintain, advance and develop personal theoretical knowledge, high standards of clinical competence and professional development through ongoing self-education and attendance at relevant courses of study.
- Develop and maintain a peer network of support, information and learning with other nurse specialists at a local and National level.
- Contribute to the development and acquisition of specialist peri-operative knowledge and skills to enhance and extend the practice of other surgical care practitioners and health care professionals within the department
- Provide an appropriate learning environment and contribute to the teaching and support of students and novices from the multi professional team, contributing to relevant educational programmes and in house study days.
- To contribute to patient education sessions as required.
- Be professionally accountable for own practice, maintain a high level of skill and professionalism and provide portfolio evidence and Royal College of Surgeons accreditations.
- As an integral part of active surgical training team within SuWOn and surgical services.
Leadership & Management
- Build and sustain professional relationships as an independent practitioner and collaboratively as a team member.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop effective documentation, pathways, protocols and guidelines for care. Demonstrate a commitment to share expertise and disseminate information.
- Contribute to developing a team culture within which they can be trusted and relied on.
- To demonstrate and disseminate clinical practice developments, utilising research in the specialist area of practice to develop and deliver evidence based care.
- To contribute appropriately to clinical governance activities that relates to own area of practice and patient/client group.
- To contribute to the management of the service, in collaboration with multidisciplinary team and relevant Directorate Management Teams, and in support of Trust and Directorate objectives.
- To participate in delivering the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust corporate nursing agenda, taking a lead role for specific activities and projects as appropriate.
- Liaise with the Lead Surgical Care Practitioner with regard to the development of the role and expanding service.
Improving quality and developing practice:
- Possess a MSc qualification to provide skilled and consistent assistance within the operating theatre.
- Keeping a log of up-to-date procedures and specialist portfolio
- To reflect on and evaluate how well s/he is applying knowledge and skills to meet current and emerging demands and requirements for the post
- To act as an expert with regard to robotic technology in the operating theatre.
- Undertake specific surgical interventions, within your scope of professional practice and as detailed by the Consultant Surgeon.
- Identify opportunities for developing the role and implement these in collaboration with the Matron and Consultant Surgeons
- Coordinate and participate in ongoing service review and evaluation, including seeking and monitoring patient experience and outcomes
- Evaluate clinical practice in relation to its evidence base and clinical effectiveness including policy and guidance to generate new evidence in the speciality.
- Identify areas of risk and poor quality, and address these through appropriate governance structures and forums.
- Participate and actively seek peer review in practice and sound evidence for assurance purposes
- Ensure statutory and mandatory training updates, as well as role /speciality updates are completed and necessary records maintained. S/he is responsible to ensure annual appraisal is completed.
- Develop personal and professional knowledge through critical self-appraisal, clinical supervision and networking with other health care professionals locally, nationally and internationally.
- Have a high level of communication skills to enable the participation in the dissemination of practice through conferences and professional publications.
- Maintain fitness to practice, recognise their scope of practice and promote the values and principles underpinning best practice
Person Specification
Interview
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN), Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) or Allied Health Professional
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development
Person Specification
Interview
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN), Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) or Allied Health Professional
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development
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).
