Qualified / Trainee T&O Surgical Care Practitioner inWorthing inWorthing PUBLISHED
TUE 10 DEC 2024
The position is geared towards those who have completed or are working towards a Master's level program in Surgical Care Practice, which is fully funded by the Trust. Essential skills for this role include effective communication, teamwork, and a commitment to providing compassionate patient care. The SCP will also contribute to continuous professional development, engage in audits, and participate in multidisciplinary teams to maintain high standards of practice.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Qualified / Trainee T&O Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP) within the Trauma & Orthopaedic Department at University Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Trust has a team of 16 SCP's covering various specialities, which is led by a Lead SCP and committed Consultant body. The Trauma & Orthopaedic Department is committed to expanding and developing the role of the SCP within the hospitals, delivering excellent patient care, and up to date practice, in an environment which encourages personal and professional development
The trainee SCP will be supported to complete the accredited 3 year Msc Surgical practice
The successful candidate will be an important member of the surgical team within the Integrated Breast Service. They will work closely with the existing Breast Surgical Care Practitioner, Junior Doctors and consultants
The successful candidate will need to have completed or working towards completing a University programme at Masters level to become fully qualified in Surgical Care Practice.
This course is fully funded by the University Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
You will be expected to demonstrate skills in communication, co-ordination of care and an ability to work flexibly within a multi-disciplinary team. Providing excellent patient experience is critical for all our patients and you will play a key role in ensuring that experience is optimized through accessible and effective communication with compassion and empathy
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- Participate with the surgical team in the management of Trauma & Orthopaedic patients in the in-patient and out-patient settings. This includes daily ward rounds with junior doctors, documenting in notes and coordinating treatment plans.
- Act as first or second assistant to the operating surgeon during elective & emergency, Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgical cases
- Once deemed competent can Independently undertake Surgical procedures under the direction of a Consultant Surgeon
- Perform and assist with wound closure, suturing, ensuring haemostasis and asepsis
- Assist the surgical team in assessment and preparation of the pre-operative patients in clinic and run wound care clinics.
- Request and follow-up appropriate patient investigations.
- Actively involved in audit and participate in MDTs to ensure current and up to date practice.
- Provide specialist, technical and clinical advice to patients and relevant colleagues in the perioperative setting.
- Involvement in creating an environment for learning, where clinical practice is developed and disseminated to all members of staff. Engage in CPD
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
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