Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and staff development

Job summary

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust seeks a dedicated perioperative professional to join University Hospital Lewisham - Theatres. You will deliver high standards of perioperative care and support the multidisciplinary team to ensure excellent patient care in the operating theatres.

The post holder will be a Registered Nurse or hold an ODP qualification with perioperative experience, and will be offered structured mentoring and staff development packages to support growth.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse or hold an ODP qualification with perioperative experience.
• Proven ability to work with multidisciplinary teams in theatre settings.
• Proactive communication and ability to work independently within clinical governance guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of perioperative patient care in the operating theatres.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care from admission to discharge using ICP or nursing process.
• Assist surgeons and anaesthetists during emergency and elective procedures as required.
• Maintain stock levels and ensure clear communication with patients and the team.
• Commit to ongoing professional development and complete Personal Development Plan.

Skills

Perioperative care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse

ODP qualification

Job description

We are seeking dedicated, motivated qualified professional to join us in University Hospital Lewisham - Theatres. As a key member of the team, you will deliver high standards of perioperative care, and have the ability to support the multidisciplinary team to facilitate excellent patient care in the operating theatres.

You must be a Registered Nurse or have an ODP qualification with a proven record within the perioperative. In return for your hard work, we offer well-established, structured mentoring and staff development packages to support you in your role.

The post holder will be accountable and responsible for providing a high standard of patient focused individualised care, with an evidenced based practice focus. They will be expected to carry out aspects of patient care without direct supervision in Trauma and Orthopaedics service and other service specialities. They will be able to communicate effectively.

with the multidisciplinary team and contribute to the effective running of the theatre / department. Utilising the principles of the national framework and local strategy of Clinical Governance and other national initiatives, they will participate in action on improvements in patient care.

The post holder will carry out all duties in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery (NMC) Codes of Conduct, HCPC and relevant Trust policies.

The post holder may be required to work at any of the Trust’s sites in line with the service needs.

To assess, plan implement and evaluate care of patients from admission to

discharge using an integrated care pathway (ICP) or the nursing process.

To assist the surgeon / anaesthetist / with emergency / elective procedures in all hospital departments as required.

To ensure stock levels are adequate for effective perioperative care.

To maintain effective channels of communication with patients, relatives and the multidisciplinary team involved in providing care.

To understand the principles of clinical governance and the impact on patient care, i.e. audit and evidenced based practice.

Ensure that written documentation are maintained in line with the NMC & HCPC standards for Records and Record Keeping and Trust policy.

To act safely and develop skills to be effective in emergency situations, e.g. cardiac arrest.

To practice within the framework of corporate and local policies.

To be professionally sensitive to the needs of patients and colleagues.

To participate in the development of your Personal Development Plan and identify your own professional, educational and training needs and goals.

To ensure your own continual professional development in line with NMC or HCPC requirements.

Our People Are Our Greatest Asset. When We Feel Supported And Happy At Work, This Positivity Reaches Those Very People We Are Here For, The Patients. Engaged Employees Perform At Their Best And Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Initiatives Contribute To Cultivate a Culture Of Engagement. We Have Four Staff Networks, a Corporate EDI Team And a Suite Of Programmes And Events Which Aim To Insert The 5 Aspirations

• Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
• Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
• Improving the experience of staff with disability
• Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
• Making equalities mainstream

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Arlene ILARDE Job title: Clinical Lead Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07825732526