Scrub Practitioner- ELCH Main theatres​/Children's Day Surgery Unit

To provide expert and efficient support to the Surgeons and other members of the surgical team during surgery/ other procedures. To be knowledgeable and trained in the differentsurgical specialist equipment available and ensure that they are in good working condition. Independently manage a group of patients within the speciality whilst working as part of the MDT, delivering individualised and personalised direct patient care.

Demonstrate appropriate practice and adherence to Trust standards, values and behaviours and policies in fulfilling patient care. Be responsible forrecognising and responding to emergencies in the speciality. To interpret information and take appropriate action and to lead others to do the same. Ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.

To provide excellent aseptic techniquewhilst scrubbing and promotes good Infection Prevention and Control. Is whollyaccountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC/HCPC code of professional conduct and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence. Ensure accurate Epic documentation of each patient episode and knowledge in the use of Epic workflows in carrying out the different tasks required for patient care are being demonstrated.

Maintain accurate recordsof the clinical service and ensuring that confidentiality of information is adhered to. Ensure that sensitive patient records are stored appropriately. Ensure staff take precautions tominimise the risk of cross infectionin relation to the safe disposal of body fluids (including blood). To be an effective communicator with patients/carers/families regarding disease treatment and management. To create an environment that fosters good communication between patient and health care professionals, that meets individuals needs.

To havesituational awareness to identify and intervene where circumstances contribute to an unsafe environment for patients and staff. To bring instances to the attention of the Sister/Charge Nurse for the area. Ensure that the learning environment and specialist training is appropriate for both pre and post registration learners and participate in the development of appropriate programmes. Contribute in the Trusts clinical supervision programmefor staff.

To assist the Sister/Charge Nurse in developing a culture that is challenging, stimulating, rewarding and supportive. To act asmentor/assessorto unqualified staff and to provide education, advice and support to a team of nurses. Utilise research findings in the delivery of specialist patient care, developing new ways of working and to disseminate relevant information to staff. Organise own work and manage own caseload and practice, identifying and maintaining supportive networks for self and other staff members.

Take an active role in clinical governance, risk assessment, supporting implementation of strategies to minimise risk. Ensuring incidents and near misses are reported, through promoting a no blame culture.