Lead Ophthalmology Scrub Practitioner

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Lead Ophthalmology Scrub Practitioner

Cherwell Hospital - Banbury

Full Time - 37.5 Hours

We are currently recruiting an experienced Lead Ophthalmology Scrub Practitioner to support our Ophthalmology Service. The successful candidate will have knowledge and skills to participate in several Ophthalmology procedures as well as having experience within clinical leadership. You will be part of a supportive, welcoming team with opportunity to gain experience from working alongside excellent clinicians. Ideally you will have experience in Orthopaedics or a willingness to learn this speciality.

Job Purpose

To assist the Theatre Manager in the responsibility of the delivery, standards and management of patient care within the Theatre. To provide guidance, support and clinical scrub expertise and leadership to the Theatre team within Ophthalmology, while working closely with the senior team to ensure effective use of Theatre resources.

Reporting to the Theatre Manager, the main duties and responsibilities  of the job are  to:

Objectives of the Post

Assist with organising and managing the activities of the Theatre ensuring an efficient and effective service to all users whilst maintaining high standards of clinical care and safety which will be research/evidence based.  Standards will be set, monitored and evaluated.

Provide clinical expertise in specialist area and act as a resource to proactively enhance the service to our clients

Lead the theatre team providing clinical and professional advice and support.

Provide skilled assistance to the surgeons.

Ensure that the theatre is prepared for use daily in line with quality standards.

Ensure equipment is maintained/serviced in line with manufacturer’s instructions.

Liaise with relevant departments to ensure prompt start to operating lists and notify of changes to ensure smooth running.

Support the clinical governance agenda and care management processes within the department and assist Theatre Manager to provide an efficient and effective service

Assist in managing departmental budgeting effectively and efficiently.

Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing high quality pre- and post-operative patient care

Maintain effective communication with patients, team members, Consultants and other hospital department

Senior Theatre practitioners who are experienced scrub practitioners may also be expected to act as Surgical First Assistants if they have successfully completed appropriate training.

Patient Care

Ensure that a high standard of individualised patient care is delivered in all areas

Ensure best practice in care delivery and monitor this using current standards; for example, patient safety, safeguarding concerns or poor practice.

Ensure electronic record keeping and paper records are maintained in line with Ramsay Healthcare Governance policies, clinical record keeping and professional regulatory requirements.

Assist in safety checks to ensure the correct patient has the correct procedure as laid down in the WHO (World Health Organisation) Safety Checklist.

To maintain, review and improve standards and practices based on evidence-based findings.

Management

Adopt a proactive approach when organising staffing levels on daily and rotational basis

Liaise with Theatre Manager on a daily basis to review staffing levels, workload and other organisational issues.

Ensure that all required documentation (legal, quality or other) is maintained.

Supporting the Operational management of patient bookings, considering correct scheduling and staffing levels

Ensure that staff read and adhere to hospital and departmental policies.

To be responsible for ensuring maintenance of equipment, reporting any defects and involving the Theatre Manager.

To be responsible for coordinating and maintaining adequate stock levels of drugs, stores and implants liaising with the Theatre / Stores Manager.

To ensure that medicines administration and management is carried out in accordance with policies and procedures.

Ensure staff maintain high standards of infection control in their practice

Ensure that the Policy for the Health and Safety at Work Act is adhered to and the implementation of COSHH.

Education and Training

Supervise staff to maintain a safe environment for patients and treatment centre users.

To ensure that staff are trained and competent to carry out delegated duties.

Demonstrate and encourage critical care awareness.

To work alongside staff to improve their skills and to disseminate best practice, particularly with students and newly qualified staff acting as a preceptor

Assist with the assessments and education of staff within the theatre, acting as mentor and facilitator as required

To teach students, trainees and junior staff informally in the theatre environment and to take part in wider education schemes as required.

Assist in the planning and implementation of new ideas and innovations to improve patient care.

Professional

To assist in ensuring all nursing staff work in accordance with NMC Code of…