First Assistant/advanced Scrub Practitioner - Leeds, United Kingdom - Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

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Leeds, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Act in such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults at all times.

Is familiar with and adheres to, the LTHT safeguarding policies.

Raise concerns with regards to risk, danger, malpractice or wrong doing by following the LTHT Whistleblowing policy and supporting processes.

Clinical Maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies Act as a role model for the development of clinical skills and knowledge within the peri-operative team Maintain and promote a clean, secure and safe working environment Support the Team Leader in setting and monitoring standards and seek to continuously improve standards and the quality of patient care, Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of peri-operative care for patients, ensuring written records are kept Acts in accordance with their professional code of conduct Maintain professional registration through subscription and revalidation In conjunction with the Team Leader ensure management of clinical services and efficient deployment of staff according to service needs.

Participate in the theatre on call rota, as required.

To provide skilled assistance to the surgeon throughout surgery in relation to surgical preparation, draping, tissue handling, retraction, haemostasis and wound closure.

To ensure adherence to aseptic technique throughout surgical procedure Participate in clinical decisions throughout the surgical procedure Participate in surgical audit as required to evaluate patient outcomes Act in such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults at all times.

Is familiar with and adheres to, the LTHT safeguarding policies Undertake duties on other wards or departments as and when required by service demands or patient need.

Raise concerns with regards to risk, danger, malpractice or wrong doing by following the LTHT Whistleblowing policy and supporting processes.

Education and Training Contribute to the promotion of a positive learning environment within the clinical area In conjunction with the Team Leader ensure all staff have an individual performance development plan Participate and contribute to annual appraisals of self and team Ensure both self and team members achieve mandatory training requirements at appropriate timescales Participate in Preceptorship and mentorship programmes Undertake continuous professional and clinical development, seeking opportunities to enhance skills Participate in training and development of junior medical staff Managerial Working with Team Leader to support leadership within the clinical team. Support Team Leader in ensuring adequate skill mix Support Team Leader in Investigating and responding to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and other significant events with regard to theatre practice Work with Matron, Team Leader to promote the further development of peri-operative practitioner roles as considered appropriate Liaise with Speciality surgeon to ensure appropriate skill mix of surgical support