Our client is looking for a talented and experienced Scrub Nurse to join their dynamic and vibrant team in London!
Reporting to the Theatre Manager, you will be part of a scrub team working closely with anaesthetic and recovery colleagues. The FSC is a day care centre with three operating theatres dedicated to orthopaedic surgery.
Key Performance Indicators
Patient satisfaction.
Clinical quality indicators (such as infection rates).
Tight maintenance of par stock levels to minimise stock wastage.
Ensure the achievement of 100% revenue capture.
Core Responsibilities
Deliver first-class, patient care.
Contribute to continuous quality improvement.
Develop and enhance the skills and knowledge of yourself and others.
Promote evidence-based on best practice.
Ensure strict adhesion to legislation, policies and procedures.
Respect the patient’s dignity, privacy, wishes and beliefs.
Assessing, planning, delivering and evaluation of peri-operative patient care. This will include:
Prepare patients for clinical/ operative procedures.
Provide assistance in clinical/ operative procedure.
Providing initial emergency care as required.
Working with members of the multi-disciplinary Theatre team following local protocols and standards.
Ensuring that the patient’s comfort, dignity and privacy are maintained at all times.
Assemble, check and prepare the appropriate surgical instruments and consumables for a wide range of operative procedures incorporating various types of surgery prior to use and any faults reported to the Theatre Manager immediately.
Coordinate the use of supplies and equipment during the operating list, ensuring the equipment is used in an appropriate and safe manner. Monitor, order, receive and check stock items including consumables, equipment and drugs.
Promote and ensure an environment conducive to the continuing prevention and control of infection for all staff, patients and visitors.
Ensure any accidents or complaints are fully documented and that the appropriate manager is informed.
Maintain the safe custody, handling of drugs in accordance with company policy
Participate in education, training and development of other staff.
Actively contribute to changes in practice and policies when changes have arisen which may follow an audit, complaint or newly issued guidance.
Adhere to all company policies and procedures as well as NMC and/or or HPC Codes of Practice.
Undertaking any other duties as required by the line manager.
Requirements
Registered Nurse/ODP
Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in surgical practice including perioperative and orthopaedic experience
Evidence of clinical reasoning and sound decision-making skills across a varied patient case mix.
Highly organised with outstanding attention to detail and the ability to prioritise information and workload appropriately
Ability to concentrate for long periods of time, reacting quickly in an emergency when required
Effective communicator with the ability to build professional relationships.
Aware of developments within profession
Able to work as part of a team within set boundaries
Evidence of continuous professional development
Flexible and adaptive to changing situations
Desirable
ENB 998 and/or mentorship course and/or D32/D33/A1
ILS/ALS Qualification
Benefits
Comprehensive private medical and dental insurance with Bupa upon passing probation
Lifestyle and wellness benefits with Perkbox upon passing the 3-month probationary period.
Cycle to work, Gym, and Season Ticket loan schemes upon passing probation.
26 days annual leave rising by 1 day for every 2 years’ service up to 31 days + bank holidays.
15 days paid company sick pay.
Optional overtime at enhanced rates.
Flexible shift patterns – 4 or 5 days per week.
Yearly pay review.
Pension scheme with Scottish Widows, with 3% employer contributions.
Workplace nursery benefit.
Our client promotes a safe and healthy work environment through the following:
Equality & Diversity
All employees must have respect for every individual, treating everyone with dignity, courtesy, fairness, and consideration, and welcoming and accepting differences between people. It is the responsibility of every employee to work towards the elimination of all discrimination and prejudice.
Health & Safety
All employees have a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Employees are required to co-operate with management to meet the companies own legal duties.
Infection Control
It is the responsibility of all staff to recognise their role in maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff to minimise the risk of avoidable Healthcare Associated Infection. Employees are responsible for ensuring that they are fully aware of the Infection Prevention and Control policies.
Quality Governance
All employees must adhere to policies and procedures and seek advice on these when in doubt as to their scope and applicability. Employees are specifically reminded that they must respect the confidentiality of all information they have access to during their employment including personal data.
Value
All staff are expected to display and aspire to the companies Values.
Making it Happen
Be proactive in keeping the service under review, making recommendations, and implementing changes to continuously improve the patient journey
Stronger Together
Work in partnership with the multidisciplinary team to challenge and influence clinical and managerial decision making
Personalised Service
Deliver a patient-centred specialist nursing service for patients admitted to the ward, provide patients with information regarding their care and treatment
If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, then please apply, we will take care of the rest!