Surgical First Assistant - London, United Kingdom - Cromwell Hospital

Cromwell Hospital

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Building a career in Nursing has never been easier, with good hours, you can live a balanced, healthy lifestyle. Our main adult theatre is a busy and dynamic environment, setting the benchmark for clinical excellence. We have 5 operating suites catering for Cardiac, Orthopaedics, ENT and Ophthalmic, Plastics, General/Vascular, Urology and Gynaecology. We work with surgeons who are the best in their specialities carrying out simple to the more complex surgeries.

You'll help us make health happen by: To be responsible for providing skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of the operating theatre team, taking on the role of Surgical First Assistant/Senior Theatre practitioner role. You will provide continuous competent and dedicated assistance under the direct supervision of the operating surgeon throughout the procedure and be responsible for the management of the equipment, instrumentation, and standards within the designated specialty and the role. To act as a scrub nurse when SFA role if not required. Assist in the positioning and preparation of a patient as directed by the surgical team and ensure that any specimens are correctly labelled and dispatched to the laboratory.

Participate in departmental audit activities.

Control cross infection by observing departmental policy regarding dress, the maintenance of a clean working environment, decontamination and sterilisation procedures and asepsis.

Participate in induction and orientation programs for new staff to ensure a welcoming environment. Assist the department in the Personal Development Plans of various members of staff.

Handling instruments Provide immediate post-operative care as per local policy. Provide initial emergency care as required as per local policy. Take charge of the clinical area in the absence of an advanced practitioner ensuring patient, visitors, and staff safety. Ensure the accurate collection of data in relation to theatre activity.

To undertake such duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade and the needs of the service.

Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:
Registered Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner Surgical First Assistant course Mentorship Qualification Peri-operative / Theatre Practice qualification