Surgical Care Practitioner
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 13 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £64,156.00 i £71,148.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £64156.00 - £71148.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 27 Tachwedd 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | London, SE5 9RS |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9213-25-1136 |
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Specific Duties of the Surgical Care Practitioners Actively participate in surgical procedures at the direction of the consultant cardiac surgeon Act as first assistant as required, as directed by the supervising surgeon Acquire, develop and maintain advanced knowledge and expertise within a specialist area. Ensure clear, detailed and regular communication within the department and to other departments as required. Be wholly accountable for ones own practice. Understand and recognise legal implications and competence levels regarding the SCP lead and as first assistant to the Surgeon Anticipate the consultant surgeons requirements before and during the procedure. Monitoring of relevant data during procedures such as the database for cardiac surgery Ensure the labelling of specimens is correct and documented as per policy. Maintain accurate surgical patient records. Assist other team members to participate in the safe transferring and positioning of the patient. Assist during emergency situations within appropriate level of training Ensure faulty equipment is isolated from use, using the appropriate label, and report to a responsible person Take universal and (self-) hygiene precautions to minimize the risk of infections to the patient, the surgical team, and other staff in any clinical procedures and areas Actively participate in the pre-operative team brief and ensure that this is documented accordingly. Ensure team and consultant compliance with the WHO check list and time out before surgery. Ensure the safe and confidential transit of patient notes from the operating theatre to other departments. Maintain & monitor legibility and accuracy of nursing records and be aware of the legal implications of these documents. Document any incidents within quality and safety systems. Actively participate in the investigation and management of reported incidents. Ensure complaints are managed effectively and in a timely manner. Maintain a continuing personal development (CPD) portfolio. Liaise with other hospitals and observe potential new procedures and practices. Ensure a clean, tidy and risk free workplace. The post holders are expected to work flexibly with future varying shift patterns (nights/days/weekends/on calls) and is expected to work full-time This job description is a general guide to the scope of the post but is not exhaustive and may change in line with the needs of the department or at the request of the consultant cardiothoracic surgeon