SENIOR THEATRE PRACTITIONER/SFA

One Hatfield Hospital has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Theatre Practitioner/SFA to join our friendly and dynamic team on a FlexiBank contract. Working as part of a busy, efficient team to ensure a high standard of individualised patient care and safety. This will include working as a Surgical First Assistant and Theatre Practitioner.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Nurse with NMC or
• Registered Operating Department Practitioner with HCPC
• Surgical First Assistant Certificate (Accredited University Course)

EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 2 years clinical experience as Surgical First Assistant / Scrub Practitioner
• Evidence of continuous professional development and its application

SKILLS

• Demonstrable knowledge and skills in a variety of specialties. With will include General, ENT, Gynaecology, Urology, Plastics and Orthopaedics.
• Patient focussed, able to deliver high level of customer service.
• Sound written, numerical, and verbal communication skills.
• Sound computer skills using MS Office Suite and Compucare(training provided).
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the business.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required.
• Enthusiasm for cross-functional working, such as day care.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES OF THE ROLE:

• Support the Theatre team in the care of patients prior to and during surgery.
• Undertake all safety checks to a high standard, documenting as per procedure.
• Assess patient care requirements, implementing and evaluating outcomes. Ensure the highest standards of infection prevention and control.
• Ensure that all documentation relating to patient care is within the boundaries of the national and hospital guidelines for good record keeping.
• Ensure that all incidents, accidents, and near misses are appropriately recorded and reported. Participate in investigations and implement changes to practice.
• Ensure adequate stock levels are maintained.
• Support with mentoring junior members of the team, assessing competencies, as well as supporting and identifying individual training needs.
• Support new business initiatives and assist with their implementation
• Provide clinical expertise.
• Take the lead in your clinical area for assigned cases, organising activities, and ensuring maintenance of a safe environment.
• Ensure audits are undertaken and action plans put in place for improvement.