Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner

Job summary

We are seeking dedicated, motivated qualified professional to join us in University Hospital Lewisham - Theatres. As a key member of the team, you will deliver high standards of perioperative care, and have the ability to support the multidisciplinary team to facilitate excellent patient care in the operating theatres.

You must be a Registered Nurse or have an ODP qualification with a proven record within the perioperative. In return for your hard work, we offer well-established, structured mentoring and staff development packages to support you in your role.

The post holder will be accountable and responsible for providing a high standardof patient focused individualised care, with an evidenced based practice focus. They will be expected to carry out aspects of patient care without directsupervision in Trauma and Orthopaedics service and other service specialities. They will be able to communicate effectivelywith the multidisciplinary team and contribute to the effective running of thetheatre / department. Utilising the principles of the national framework and local strategy of Clinical Governance and other national initiatives, they will participatein action on improvements in patient care.

The post holder will carry out all duties in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery (NMC) Codes of Conduct, HCPC and relevant Trust policies.

The post holder may be required to work at any of the Trust's sites in line with the service needs.

Main duties of the job

To assess, plan implement and evaluate care of patients from admission todischarge using an integrated care pathway (ICP) or the nursing process.

To assist the surgeon / anaesthetist / with emergency / elective procedures in allhospital departments as required.

To ensure stock levels are adequate for effective perioperative care.

To maintain effective channels of communication with patients, relatives and the multidisciplinary team involved in providing care.

To understand the principles of clinical governance and the impact on patient care,i.e. audit and evidenced based practice.

Ensure that written documentation are maintained in line with the NMC & HCPC standards for Records and Record Keeping and Trust policy.

To act safely and develop skills to be effective in emergency situations, e.g. cardiac arrest.

To practice within the framework of corporate and local policies.

To be professionally sensitive to the needs of patients and colleagues.

To participate in the development of your Personal Development Plan and identifyyour own professional, educational and training needs and goals.

To ensure your own continual professional development in line with NMC or HCPC requirements.

About us

Please refer to the Applicant Guide via the link below for key information:- Applying to LGT Guide - Key Information for Applicants

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

1. Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
2. Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
3. Improving the experience of staff with disability
4. Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
5. Making equalities mainstream