Band 5 Theatres Scrub Practitioner

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	23 Medi 2025
Cyflog:	£31,049.00 i £37,796.00 bob blwyddyn
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£31049.00 - £37796.00 a year
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	13 Hydref 2025
Lleoliad:	Luton, LU4 0DZ
Cwmni:	NHS Jobs
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	C9418-25-1154

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Communication To promote and participate in an effective communication dialogue with colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team within Theatres and across the Trust. To care for patients where there are barriers to understanding including those who do not speak English as their first language, those who are anxious , those with sensory impairments (including those who are blind, deaf or mute), those with mental health impairments and issues, and those at various stages of the age spectrum (e,g. infants through to the elderly). To receive and relate complex clinical information (in conjunction with senior theatre staff and medical staff) to patients based on their diagnosis, treatment and care. To demonstrate empathy and provide reassurance to patients undergoing a wide range of surgical procedures and treatments. To support patients (in conjunction with medical staff and senior colleagues) after distressing news/prognosis has been imparted. To exercise judgement, planning and analysis as a means of participating in the decision making process within Theatres, the Surgery Care Group and the Trust. To attend and actively contribute to relevant meetings within Theatres, the Surgery Care Group and across the Trust. Clinical Responsibilities To be a skilled member of the Operating Theatre Team either in a variety of surgical specialities, or in an anaesthetic or recovery role. Assess patient care needs and the development and implementation of programmes of patient care and participate in the evaluation of these. To ensure a high standard of nursing care is performed at all times and assist in the review and regular update of these standards. Ability to recognise and respond appropriately to changes in the patients condition and safety. Adhere to all Trust Policies to maintain professional, clinical and patient safety. Be aware of the principles of infection control and the prevention of cross infection in relation to patient care and the clinical environment. To inform Senior Practitioners of any untoward incidents or problems affecting patients or staff and participate in the related investigations. To ensure all equipment is in good, safe working order and ready for immediate use. Any defective equipment must be reported immediately to Senior Practitioners and using Trust guidelines. To participate in the evaluation of stock levels and ordering/unpacking supplies. Inadequate supplies or provisions and possible improvements must be discussed with Senior Practitioners. To act at all times, as the patients advocate, to ensure their safety, well-being and dignity. To assess the patients level of anxiety or discomfort and to provide advice, re-assurance or any other actions as necessary. To participate in a variety of Patient Safety initiatives as directed by the Head of Theatres and Senior Practitioners. To uphold patient confidentiality for patients and relatives at all times and in all situations. To provide accurate and timely patient information onto the Theatre Management System to ensure theatre activity data. Management Responsibilities To manage the maintenance of an acceptable environment for patients, reporting and taking appropriate action on hazards and faulty equipment. To report incidents using the Trust electronic incident reporting system. Management of patients with regard to their nursing /clinical needs as directed by the Team Leader/Senior Theatre Practitioner. Report to and request advice from the Team Leader/Theatre Co-ordinator in regard to patient care when appropriate. Ensure that communication is used effectively, both written and verbal, in the interest of patient care and with the multidisciplinary team To contribute to the discharge planning of patients informing the discharge team of issues and patient /relative requirements/requests. Ensure that the Theatre environment is well maintained, clean and safe. To be economic in the use of ward stocks and clinical requisitions, avoiding waste wherever possible. To be courteous and helpful to patients, families/carers, colleagues and all users to the trust. Have basic computer skills and be able to access patient details and reports via the Trusts IT systems To take charge as required in the absence of the person with continuing responsibility for the Department area but only after completion of preceptorship programme and local induction period. Education, Training & Development To attend mandatory annual update of Manual Handling, Fire, Basic Life Support and other aspects of the Statutory Training programme provided by the Trust. To be proactive in taking part in the Trusts Appraisal/Individual Performance Review (IPR) system, contributing to setting a Personal Development Plan (PDP) with the appraiser in compliance with the Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF). The post-holder will undertake further additional in-service training as required, in order to comply with the Trusts protocols and procedures, and locally adapted theatre guidelines. He/she will also bring relevant information back to the department for discussion and implementation where appropriate. Skills, knowledge and ability will be maintained by participating in team rotations and the completion of competencies relating to the Band 5 role. The post-holder will participate in the training of all learners allocated to the department during clinical placements. This will include practical demonstrations of work that is normally carried out and teaching sessions as part of the post-holders range of duties. NB: This job involves the manual handling of heavy loads, for which training will be given. If there is any reason why you should not do this, it is your responsibility to inform your manager immediately. Care and Compassion The post holder must be able to actively demonstrate and proactively deliver effective and personal care, which is safe for the patients, in a calm and compassionate manner to every patient, every time. This should be at the core of all planning which actively involves the patient and where appropriate, their relatives /carers. We actively encourage all our staff to escalate areas of inter-professional and multi-agency care concerns to Senior Practitioners, Lead Nurse or Head of Theatres in a timely manner. PERSON SPEC Qualifications: Current Adult Registered Nurse with the NMC or working towards; Degree in Nurse related specialty; ODP registered with HCPC Experience: Experience of working in an acute hospital setting particularly in the operating theatres; Evidence of further education, training and ongoing learning Knowledge: Demonstrates awareness of changes in the NGS- in particular related to Perioperative care, infection control and related to the Nurse/ODP role in Theatres Personal attributes: Flexible; role model professional behaviours and attitudes- as prescribed by the NMC/HCPC; ability to work under pressure and be able to seek help when required; team player Skills: Ability to prioritise and organise workload; ability to use computers and IT Programmes Communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; interpersonal skills