We have an opportunity for a Surgical First Assistant to join their team of staff in the Theatre department.
This is a Full-time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern including weekends.
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
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Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC registration.
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ILS.
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Mentorship qualification
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Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence.
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Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems.
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Experience of customer care, including interacting with customers in challenging situations.
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Previous experience working within an acute healthcare environment.
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Orthopaedic experience required
Duties of this role include:
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To deliver safe quality care for patients during their perioperative phase of care. To support and assist in the management and organisation of care provision within the Operating Department.
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Assist in the delivery of patient care.
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Contribute to quality improvement.
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Develop and enhance the skills and knowledge of others and self.
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Apply and promote best evidence based practice within own scope of practice.
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Apply legislation, policies and procedures correctly.
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Maintain knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act. Ensuring appropriate measures are taken in respect of Health and Safety for patients, relatives, visitors, hospital staff and contractors.
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Achieve agreed objectives and demonstrating behaviours at all time.
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Assemble, check and prepare the appropriate surgical equipment, instruments, and consumables for a wide range of operative procedures.
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