Senior Scrub Practitioner
Job Description
Job title: Senior Scrub Practitioner
Company: NHS
Job description: An excellent development opportunity has arisen for a qualified nurse or soon to be qualified Nurse to join the Theatre Department at Kent and Canterbury Hospital.The post holder will be responsible as a member of the team for the maintenance of a high standard of patient care, working with the team to ensure that our Theatre services, are utilised efficiently and effectively.Assist in the implementation of training and development needs of the multi-disciplinary teamWe have 18 theatres covering specialities from Orthopaedics, Vascular, Urology, Robotic surgery, ENT, Max Fax, and Ophthalmology, EVT, Mechanical Thrombectomy. You may be required to work between all of these theatres.Main duties of the jobo To assist with the ongoing organisation of the unit, including responsibility for a designated area of practice within department on a daily basis, to ensure optimal theatre utilisation at all times.o Provide effective managerial and clinical leadership of the departmental staff in conjunction with or in the in the absence of band 7 Theatre coordinatoro Participate in the development of staff, ensuring appropriate skill mix and uphold agreed standards of care.o As appropriate, participate in disciplinary, grievance and absence management procedureo To actively support the process of risk management and health &safety upholding relevant policies to promote this and ensuring incidents are reported appropriately (in writing) and helping identify ways of preventing errors and accidents to both patients and staff.o To participate in the allocation of staff in designated area of responsibility.o To participate in the on-call rotao Responsibility for the emergency theatre during unsocial hours.o Undertake individual performance review and the identification and implementation of personal development plans for junior staff both registered and unregistered.o Facilitate open and effective communication within the multi-disciplinary teamo Monitor the compliance of all Trust Policies and National GuidelinesAbout usWe are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is ‘great healthcare from great people’. Everything we do is guided by our values: ‘People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called ‘We care’. It’s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We’re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.Date posted09 September 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference number344-7937SAC-AJob locationsKent and Canterbury HospitalEthelbert RoadCanterburyCT1 3NGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. **Previous Applicants Need Not Apply** Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. **Previous Applicants Need Not Apply**Person SpecificationQualifications and trainingEssential
- Registered Nurse Qualification on NMC Register
- Evidence of on-going personal and professional development
Desirable
- Degree/ working towards or equivalent experience.
- Facilitation/ Coaching /mentorship programme.
- Practice supervisor / Assessor Training
Clinical skills and experienceEssential
- Continuous recent experience as Band 5 scrub practitioner in acute setting.
- Experience of mentorship/clinical supervision.
- Demonstrable interest and commitment to the professional development of others.
- Ability to organise and manage day to day departmental activities and the activities of large multidisciplinary team within this.
- Are able to relate and communicate with patients and staff at all levels and from different professions.
- Understanding of the issues pertaining to clinical risk management.
- Are able to respond to unexpected issues and provide first line response and to identify appropriate sources of secondary support.
- Ability to delegate appropriately and prioritise work independently.
- Good teaching/facilitation skills
GovernanceEssential
- NMC Code of Conduct Essence of Care
Desirable
- Local nursing standards National Patient Survey
Personal/professional attributesEssential
- Can keep calm under pressure
- Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively
- Good interpersonal skills
- Understanding of own limitations and seeks management support when appropriate.
- Physically able to perform all aspects of clinical nursing role to include manual handling of patients
other RequirementsEssential
- Basic IT Knowledge
Person SpecificationQualifications and trainingEssential
- Registered Nurse Qualification on NMC Register
- Evidence of on-going personal and professional development
Desirable
- Degree/ working towards or equivalent experience.
- Facilitation/ Coaching /mentorship programme.
- Practice supervisor / Assessor Training
Clinical skills and experienceEssential
- Continuous recent experience as Band 5 scrub practitioner in acute setting.
- Experience of mentorship/clinical supervision.
- Demonstrable interest and commitment to the professional development of others.
- Ability to organise and manage day to day departmental activities and the activities of large multidisciplinary team within this.
- Are able to relate and communicate with patients and staff at all levels and from different professions.
- Understanding of the issues pertaining to clinical risk management.
- Are able to respond to unexpected issues and provide first line response and to identify appropriate sources of secondary support.
- Ability to delegate appropriately and prioritise work independently.
- Good teaching/facilitation skills
GovernanceEssential
- NMC Code of Conduct Essence of Care
Desirable
- Local nursing standards National Patient Survey
Personal/professional attributesEssential
- Can keep calm under pressure
- Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively
- Good interpersonal skills
- Understanding of own limitations and seeks management support when appropriate.
- Physically able to perform all aspects of clinical nursing role to include manual handling of patients
other RequirementsEssential
- Basic IT Knowledge
Expected salary: £37338 – 44962 per year
Location: Canterbury
