Job Title | Senior Theatre Practitioner - Scrub and Surgical First Assistant |
Location | Banbury |
Job Type | Permanent |
Speciality | Senior Theatre Practitioner - Scrub and Surgical First Assistant |
Rates | From £39,000 a year |
Description
We are looking for an experienced dynamic and organised Theatre Practitioner/Scrub Nurse with a proven background, to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a hugely reputable organisation and provide the highest standards of care as Theatre Practitioner - Scrub and Surgical First Assistant.
Responsibilities:-
- To assist the Theatre Manager and Deputy Theatre Manager in the delivery, standards and management of patient care within the theatre.
- Provide skilled assistance to the surgeons (Surgical First Assistant).
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing high quality pre and post-operative patient-centred care and customer service.
- Provide guidance, support and clinical scrub expertise and leadership to the Theatre team, whilst working closely with the senior team to ensure effective use of Theatre resources.
- Demonstrate clinical expertise in specialist area and act as a resource to proactively enhance the service to our clients.
- Ensure that the theatre is prepared for use on a daily basis in line with quality standards.
- Comply with internal procedures to ensure equipment is maintained/serviced in line with manufacturer’s instructions, reporting any defects and notifying the Theatre Manager and Deputy Theatre Manager.
- Ensure that all required documentation (legal, quality or other) is accurately maintained.
- In accordance with policies and procedures, ensure that medicines administration and management is carried out appropriately.
- Coordinate and maintain adequate stock levels of drugs, stores and implants liaising with the Theatre Manager and / Procurement.
- Maintain effective communication across the Hospital, including with patients, team members and Consultants.