Advanced Scrub Practitioner- Ortho, Neuro & Spine inLiverpool inLiverpool PUBLISHED 4 NOV 2024
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We are recruiting an experienced advanced scrub practitioner for our Inpatient Theatres in Orthopaedic, Neurology & Spinal surgery.
Job overview
- The primary focus of the post is to ensure that the Trust provides high quality patient centered care as part of the Theatre department reflecting the beliefs outlined in the Trust objectives, values and vision. The practitioner will act as an advocate for patients and families, and will be a front-line advocate for the Trust.
- The practitioner will work towards in-depth knowledge of the theatre department and be involved with teaching and assessing members of staff against current Trust standards.
- The practitioner will deputise for the senior practitioner in their absence.
The practitioner will be responsible for their own professional conduct in line with NMC / HCPC Code of Conduct. They will adhere to and understand all Trust and local policies and procedures
A 24-hour theatre service is provided at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust. This is achieved either by the internal rotation of staff or an on-call service. The practitioner will be required to participate in providing a 24-hour theatre service.
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Assess, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate the holistic peri-operative care of patients using knowledge and skills within the Theatre department. Provide skilled care to the patient throughout their journey.
- Act as patient's advocate and ensure patients' wishes, choices and beliefs are taken into account in the decision making process as necessary in collaboration with the family
- Maintain safe and effective patient care, ensuring that working practices conform to Theatre and Trust policies and procedures
- Ensure the WHO checklist is completed for every patient
- Maintain accurate and legible records of care in line with Trust policy and NMC / HCPC Code of Conduct.
- Be involved in monitoring and promoting high standards of care, including audits
- Participate in cost improvement initiatives including the cost effective use of resources
- Maintain a culture in which infection control is intrinsic to care delivery, and is monitored in line with Trust policy.
Please see the attached job description for the full duties and the main responsibilities of the role.
We are recruiting an experienced advanced scrub practitioner for our Inpatient Theatres in Orthopaedic, Neurology & Spinal surgery.
Job overview
- The primary focus of the post is to ensure that the Trust provides high quality patient centered care as part of the Theatre department reflecting the beliefs outlined in the Trust objectives, values and vision. The practitioner will act as an advocate for patients and families, and will be a front-line advocate for the Trust.
- The practitioner will work towards in-depth knowledge of the theatre department and be involved with teaching and assessing members of staff against current Trust standards.
- The practitioner will deputise for the senior practitioner in their absence.
The practitioner will be responsible for their own professional conduct in line with NMC / HCPC Code of Conduct. They will adhere to and understand all Trust and local policies and procedures
A 24-hour theatre service is provided at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust. This is achieved either by the internal rotation of staff or an on-call service. The practitioner will be required to participate in providing a 24-hour theatre service.
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Assess, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate the holistic peri-operative care of patients using knowledge and skills within the Theatre department. Provide skilled care to the patient throughout their journey.
- Act as patient's advocate and ensure patients' wishes, choices and beliefs are taken into account in the decision making process as necessary in collaboration with the family
- Maintain safe and effective patient care, ensuring that working practices conform to Theatre and Trust policies and procedures
- Ensure the WHO checklist is completed for every patient
- Maintain accurate and legible records of care in line with Trust policy and NMC / HCPC Code of Conduct.
- Be involved in monitoring and promoting high standards of care, including audits
- Participate in cost improvement initiatives including the cost effective use of resources
- Maintain a culture in which infection control is intrinsic to care delivery, and is monitored in line with Trust policy.
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Please see the attached job description for the full duties and the main responsibilities of the role.
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