Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Orthopaedic
Scrub Nurse to work in our day surgery theatre.
As an Orthopaedic Scrub
Nurse, you will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary theatre team providing
a high standard of nursing care and safety for patients within the theatre
unit.
In addition to this,
you will also actively contribute to the maintenance of an environment
that is conducive to the delivery and promotion of a high standard of patient
care.
The post holder will adhere to professional
and national standards and work in a patient-focused way. Delivering a service
that is safe, effective and efficient.
At Healthshare we put the patient at the heart
of everything we do and are looking for like-minded individual to maintain this
ethos in our Operating Suite.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver a consistently high standard of patient care utilizing evidence-based practice
- Assess, plan, deliver and implement excellent perioperative patient care by demonstrating safe, clinical decision-making and expert care.
- Prepare equipment and instruments according to Surgeons preference cards and organizing provision of sets and instruments.
- Ensure all equipment is checked prior to use and any faults reported to the Theatre Co-coordinator immediately.
- Liaise with Sterile Services for cleaning and processing instrument sets.
- Prepare and support patients for procedures under Local/Regional/General Anaesthetics.
- Be a good mentor and role model for staff and work as part of the multidisciplinary team by sharing knowledge and information, supporting colleagues, promoting cohesive team work and working together to achieve clinical objectives.
About us
Were an independent healthcare provider, with established roots in muscular-skeletal health and diagnostics, founded by expert NHS clinicians who recognised a way to improve things.
Our approach means that whether its speed, flexibility, efficiency or quality, every aspect has been carefully considered to surpass expectations. This is why weve been a trusted partner of the NHS for over ten years, and the provider of choice for countless private patients.
We work with integrity. When it comes to collaboratively delivering care, relationships are key. Whether were interacting with each other, our partners or our patients, were always open and honest. Every key decision is based on clear process and informed by evidence.
We act with empathy. Everyone who is here, is here because they care about people. We always try and put ourselves in the shoes of whomever were interacting with and treat people with compassion and consideration.
We inspire with passion. Its hard work, but we absolutely love what we do. Theres no room for a half-hearted approach to healthcare, it requires dedication, and thats what everyone here has. A Healthshare employee is enthusiastic, with a verve and panache that inspires others around them.
Benefits
25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
Private Healthcare (Employer paid)
Company Pension Scheme
Life Assurance
Blue Light Card
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Working Relationships
- You will actively participate as a member of a team to move towards completion of tasks, goals, and objectives; demonstrate leadership and help others to be the best they can within the remit of the role.
- You will be expected to deliver information in a clear, concise, and compelling manner to effectively engage others and achieve desired results. This will include working or liaising with other departments within the clinics.
Management duties and responsibilities
- Professionally accountable and responsible for the provision of high standards of care and a safe environment for patients, and all health care professionals and administration staff within the delegated clinical areas.
- Help the theatre team with the development, management expansion and promotion of the orthopaedic service ensuring the delivery of high quality and cost-effective care.
- Manage resources, stock control and consignment to align with The Riverside Clinic financial strategy.
- Promote the values of The Riverside Clinic.
- Collect and record quantitative and qualitative data to provide evidence of productivity and patient outcomes through audit, providing appropriate timely reports for Clinical Governance.
- Acts as a role model for excellent advanced communication skills and expertise, encouraging positive team working within all departments
- Develop and implement Orthopeadic Nursing Guidelines/Policies/SOPs to ensure best practice and evidenced based care and monitoring of adherence to guidelines.
Patient Pathway Planning
- Able to demonstrate good Theatre scrub technique to ensure safety, good practice and patient care.
- Ensuring patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality is maintained at all times.
- Ability to competently work in theatres, providing support to the Surgeon to maintain a positive patient experience.
- To ensure all information regarding each surgical procedure is documented accurately and recorded in the Theatre Register, and electronically.
- Document all instructions for post-operative care.
- Liaise and communicate with the Surgeon, Anaesthetist, and Theatre team and ward staff as and when necessary regarding Patient Care.
Innovation
- Develop new skills in response to emerging knowledge and techniques.
- Work across professional boundaries using creative reasoning and problem-solving
- Promote patient and public experience feedback through local initiatives to drive innovation and change.
Monitoring and Reporting
- Be able to identify all key monitoring required for each individual patient and the procedure that they have received.
- Identify issues, voice concerns and be proactive in raising them with Theatre Lead and completing incident reports where necessary.
- Communicate with Theatre Team Lead on a regular basis to ensure the smooth running of the operating theatre unit.
- Raise and voice any concerns regarding Patient care.
- Confidentiality and Safeguarding
- The candidate will make sure that no confidential information is disclosed (including information about patients and colleagues) to any unauthorized person.
- The candidate will be aware of the key issues in safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. Reporting safeguarding concerns to appropriate professionals and recording incidents accurately.
Key Competencies
- Ability to work within the strategic plan for the organisation to develop and implement change across the orthopaedic service.
- Able to problem solve and initiate change within a multidisciplinary workforce.
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Flexible approach to work and the willingness to work in other areas within the Operating Department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Working Relationships
- You will actively participate as a member of a team to move towards completion of tasks, goals, and objectives; demonstrate leadership and help others to be the best they can within the remit of the role.
- You will be expected to deliver information in a clear, concise, and compelling manner to effectively engage others and achieve desired results. This will include working or liaising with other departments within the clinics.
Management duties and responsibilities
- Professionally accountable and responsible for the provision of high standards of care and a safe environment for patients, and all health care professionals and administration staff within the delegated clinical areas.
- Help the theatre team with the development, management expansion and promotion of the orthopaedic service ensuring the delivery of high quality and cost-effective care.
- Manage resources, stock control and consignment to align with The Riverside Clinic financial strategy.
- Promote the values of The Riverside Clinic.
- Collect and record quantitative and qualitative data to provide evidence of productivity and patient outcomes through audit, providing appropriate timely reports for Clinical Governance.
- Acts as a role model for excellent advanced communication skills and expertise, encouraging positive team working within all departments
- Develop and implement Orthopeadic Nursing Guidelines/Policies/SOPs to ensure best practice and evidenced based care and monitoring of adherence to guidelines.
Patient Pathway Planning
- Able to demonstrate good Theatre scrub technique to ensure safety, good practice and patient care.
- Ensuring patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality is maintained at all times.
- Ability to competently work in theatres, providing support to the Surgeon to maintain a positive patient experience.
- To ensure all information regarding each surgical procedure is documented accurately and recorded in the Theatre Register, and electronically.
- Document all instructions for post-operative care.
- Liaise and communicate with the Surgeon, Anaesthetist, and Theatre team and ward staff as and when necessary regarding Patient Care.
Innovation
- Develop new skills in response to emerging knowledge and techniques.
- Work across professional boundaries using creative reasoning and problem-solving
- Promote patient and public experience feedback through local initiatives to drive innovation and change.
Monitoring and Reporting
- Be able to identify all key monitoring required for each individual patient and the procedure that they have received.
- Identify issues, voice concerns and be proactive in raising them with Theatre Lead and completing incident reports where necessary.
- Communicate with Theatre Team Lead on a regular basis to ensure the smooth running of the operating theatre unit.
- Raise and voice any concerns regarding Patient care.
- Confidentiality and Safeguarding
- The candidate will make sure that no confidential information is disclosed (including information about patients and colleagues) to any unauthorized person.
- The candidate will be aware of the key issues in safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. Reporting safeguarding concerns to appropriate professionals and recording incidents accurately.
Key Competencies
- Ability to work within the strategic plan for the organisation to develop and implement change across the orthopaedic service.
- Able to problem solve and initiate change within a multidisciplinary workforce.
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Flexible approach to work and the willingness to work in other areas within the Operating Department.
Person Specification
Personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate motivation to perform well in the role
- Patient centred in all aspects whilst acting as a patient advocate
- Flexible/ Adaptable
- Ability to accept feedback/ Aware of limitations
- Ability to cope with high pressures and stressful environments within area of theatres
- Ability to work full shift pattern, including weekend to support the needs of the service
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in Orthopaedic scrub and circulating practice (at Band 5 or above)
- Ability to use pre-registration experience to demonstrate understanding of the relevant settings
- Knowledge of HCPC/NMC codes of conduct
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Proven clinical experience in other theatre areas: General Surgery, Podiatry, Pain management, ophthalmology.
Skills
Essential
- BLS
- Proven clinical skills in theatres
- Evidence of self-development within specialty
- Awareness of current NHS situation.
- Evidence of commitment to patient care initiatives
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Evidence of working co-operatively within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to make decisions, organize and prioritize.
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Mentorship qualification
- Further professional training/qualifications in ophthalmology
Person Specification
Personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate motivation to perform well in the role
- Patient centred in all aspects whilst acting as a patient advocate
- Flexible/ Adaptable
- Ability to accept feedback/ Aware of limitations
- Ability to cope with high pressures and stressful environments within area of theatres
- Ability to work full shift pattern, including weekend to support the needs of the service
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in Orthopaedic scrub and circulating practice (at Band 5 or above)
- Ability to use pre-registration experience to demonstrate understanding of the relevant settings
- Knowledge of HCPC/NMC codes of conduct
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Proven clinical experience in other theatre areas: General Surgery, Podiatry, Pain management, ophthalmology.
Skills
Essential
- BLS
- Proven clinical skills in theatres
- Evidence of self-development within specialty
- Awareness of current NHS situation.
- Evidence of commitment to patient care initiatives
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Evidence of working co-operatively within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to make decisions, organize and prioritize.
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Mentorship qualification
- Further professional training/qualifications in ophthalmology
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).
