To view full details of the forth coming Lewisham Surgical Centre, please click the link below:Work with us at Lewisham Surgical Centre - 1Lewisham Greenwich NHS Trust is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. Our theatres team is at the forefront of innovative surgical techniques and comprehensive patient management. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Senior Scrub Nurse/ODP to join our dynamic team.As an experienced Scrub Nurse/ODP, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of the patients within the operating theatre. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care and support throughout the perioperative environment. You will also support the planning and preparation of the environment which will involve communicating with the wider service team.Main duties of the job

Lead the operating list assigned from start to competition, escalating any concerns in a timely manner to the floor-coordinator.Prepare the operating room for a range of cases, ensuring all necessary instruments, equipment and staff are available for the day ahead.Scrub and circulate for a variety of minor to complex procedures within your NMC/HCPC scope of practice this will include elective, trauma and emergency procedures.Floor Coordinate for the department and deputising for the Band 7s.Communicate effectively with the surgical team and the wider multi-disciplinary team.Support with post-operative care as required andEnsure accurate documentation is recorded and handed overParticipate in training and mentoring of new staff and students as required.Organise the specialistic equipment required for the procedures ahead of time and communicate this with the relevant internal and external partiesComplete clinical audits to provide compliance of the perioperative environmentAbout us

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership developmentWidening access (anchor institution) and employabilityImproving the experience of staff with disabilityImproving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and developmentMaking equalities mainstreamJob responsibilities

As a member of the team, participates in establishing a positive working environment in which patients receive a high standard of care deliveryPersonally deliver a high standard of care to patients and participate in assessing, planning and evaluation of individualised patient careAct as team leader where required and clinical role model at all times.Ensure that all patients are cared for in a safe environment and maintains the safety and well-being of patients, staff and visitors in line with Health and Safety guidelinesPersonally acts within and ensures adherence to all Trust and Departmental policies and proceduresParticipates in the care, custody and administration of medicines in accordance with Trust and local policyAssist the Theatre and Recovery Co-ordinator in providing advice, guidance, support and professional leadership for all clinical staff in the theatre department.Assist in developing the department philosophy and framework of care in line with unit/organisational and beliefs/valuesEnsure the provision of advice, support and health information to patients and their carers in order to promote a health-based service.Ensure workload of colleagues does not jeopardise safe standards of practice and initiate action if necessary.Participate in the daily checking and maintenance of essential equipmentTransports/manages people and/or items such as equipment or specimens safely and to time consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.Maintain accurate and legible records of all clinical and legal documentation to include accident / incident reporting, with regard to HCPC/NMC statutory and Trust polices.Ensures all aspects of clinical care including interventions and investigations are performed, assessed and reported upon in a timely fashion and in a manner consistent with legislation, policy and procedures.Liaise with all members of the multi-professional team to ensure that care is assessed, planned, delivered and evaluated within a multi-professional framework, in the interests of the patient, and that care is communicated to all team members.Person Specification

Qualifications

Qualified ODP with HCPC registration or Qualified Nurse with NMC registration and relevant anaesthetic courseMinimum 2 years'' experience working in theatres at Band 5 levelExperience working at Band 6 levelKnowledge

Awareness of clinical governance and risk managementExcellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skillsAbility to plan, problem solve and prioritiseExperience of audit and research based practiceAbility to influence and negotiate with othersKnowledge of changes within the NHS and the ability to demonstrate their application in the provision of theatre servicesPersonal Qualities

Reliable and FlexibleAble to work full 24/7 shift patterns (days, nights and weekends) according to service needsAbility to maintain a professional demeanour in pressurised or stressful situationsEnthusiastic and self-motivated - willing to accept additional responsibilitiesPositive change agent for patient and service improvementAbility to motivate team to drive productivityDisclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.£38,682 to £46,580 a yearPer annum plus HCA

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