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In addition to clinical responsibilities, the Scrub Practitioner will participate in safety checks, assist with the preparation and clearing of theatres, handle patient transfers, and partake in departmental meetings and initiatives. The successful candidate will need strong interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to dynamic situations in a collaborative, supportive environment. They will also be expected to uphold high standards of patient care and compliance with established guidelines and policies.
HMT Sancta Maria Hospital are currently looking for a Scrub Practitioner to join our busy and diverse Theatre Department.
We are only private hospital in Swansea offering a wide range of procedures carried out by a number of our leading consultants. As a not-for-profit organisation, Sancta Maria hospital is passionate about putting the patient first and we are committed to developing a five-star hospital which will set new standards in clinical care and patient experience in South West Wales.
The post holder will act as scrubbed or circulating practitioner for surgical cases over a variety of specialties. They will work in a dual role where safe and appropriate and work towards obtaining the Surgical First Assistant qualification in due course. The Scrub Practitioners will support the consultants and Endoscopy Lead to provide Endoscopy services within the department.
The post holder will supervise and support less experienced and unqualified members of staff and act as role model. They will take an active role in identifying their and others learning needs and be proactive in closing knowledge and skills gaps, creating and sustaining a firm foundation within in the department to underpin practice. The Scrub practitioner will take an active role in identifying and contributing to process improvement and participate in quality monitoring activities. They will act as Team Leader on occasion, when appropriate and safe to do so and dependent on progress within the post.
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Liaise with the Team Leader and Theatre Co-ordinator as appropriate to ensure seamless episodes of care and to identify and communicate any issues or potential problems as early as possible.
Instigate/Participate in WHO safety checks, team briefs and debriefs
Liaise and communicate with other departments as necessary e.g. Ward, Radiology, Inpatient Bookings
Liaise and communicate with external services as necessary e.g. Laboratory Services, Sterile Services.
Establish clear communication with patients, their families and care givers, using interpersonal skills to invoke empathy and reassurance regarding, assessment, care and treatment.
To ensure accurate and comprehensive nursing / theatre records, in all formats, are maintained using appropriate documentation.
Contribute to a supportive working environment, which is conducive to uphold morale and well-being all staff.
Check and maintain stock levels within the department, communicating effectively with stores department and using establish processes for procurement of stock and equipment.
Receive, check and sign-off loan kits as delegated.
Keep up to date with local and national peri-operative initiatives.
Contribute to the development and update of Policy and Procedures. Comply with implementation of guidelines (e.g. NICE, AfPP) where appropriate, in line with Quality Governance. Analytical Exhibit advocacy and decision-making skills autonomously in relation to patient care.
Contribute to, and maintain, an integrative theatre service offering flexibility where appropriate to patients, their carers and the multidisciplinary team.
Reacts dynamically or takes direction, to changing demands, situations and pressures in the department and prioritise accordingly.
Participate in investigations of accidents, incidents and complaints, contributing to planning and implementation of improvements.
Ensure confidentiality and safeguarding of patient records in accordance with policies and guidelines around GDPR.
Attend and contribute in departmental meetings and other forums as delegated.
Demonstrates understanding and adheres to the organisations Safeguarding Policies Tasks Specific Skills
Assess patient care needs and develop, implementation and evaluate plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence-based practice using established models of care.
Act as a scrubbed member of the nursing team, carrying out safety checks of swabs, instruments and needles in conjunction with a second person and immediately acting on any discrepancies.
Scrub for a variety of specialities and complexity of cases.
Performing a dual role as per hospital policy following risk assessment of each situation in order to ensure patient safety and demonstrating assessed skills and competencies, with underpinning knowledge.
Act as a circulating member of the Theatre team.
Ensure all that all Theatre equipment is checked as suitable for use prior to each patients operation
Assisting with other members of the team in the preparation and clearing of Theatres.
Assist in the safe handling, transfer and positioning of patients between all areas of 3 the theatre department
Assisting with the labelling and dispatch of the theatre specimens.
Assisting in the compiling of the operations register. Maintain accurate patient documentation.
To use the correct procedure when handing a patient into the care of another nurse, giving the correct information and instruction.
To undertake on call sessions as required.
Work within the remit of HMT and local Policy and Procedures.
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