About this role
Job summary
As a Lead Theatre Practitioner Robotics experienced in Urology, Gynaecology and Colorectal, you will be a key part in developing the robotic service at King Edward VII Hospital in line with organisational strategy and will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that the full potential of this role is utilized. You will be an independent holistic practitioner, delivering care during the peri-operative period and acting as the patients advocate.
Main duties of the job
Trained and assessed as fully competent in the skills and activities required of the role to ensure that a high quality of patient care is maintained.
Assist in all aspects of the surgical speciality as required, liaising with members of the surgical team in the delivery of care.
Use specialist knowledge and skills to integrate assessment findings, to plan, implement and evaluate individual programmes of care for own caseload, which is delegated to them e.g., clinician-led clinics against agreed protocols.
Establish effective working relationships with multidisciplinary team,
Demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills in the speciality and to share this with others to positively influence patient care.
Challenge poor practice and inappropriate intervention in relation to speciality.
Lead practice development / service improvement initiatives and innovations related to the patient journey.
Identify the need for service developments to improve clinical effectiveness and efficiency.
Participate in the development and implementation of protocols, policies, and guidelines.
Assess the effectiveness of management plans in achieving long-term patient outcomes.
Provide specialist advice and education for patients and relatives / carers.
Develop educational programmes for patients / carers to promote their understanding and evolve strategies for patient self-management.
Actively safeguard the welfare and safety of patients, visitors, and colleagues.
About us
When you join King Edward VII, you also become part of Bupa a global healthcare leader with the scale, stability and expertise of a major international brand. Being backed by Bupa means access to an extensive network of clinical and operational specialists, shared best practice from across the organisation, and the support of wellestablished systems that help you grow, develop and deliver exceptional care. Our size gives us strength, while our purpose keeps us personal.
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Job description Job responsibilities
As a Lead Theatre Practitioner Robotics experienced in Urology, Gynaecology and Colorectal, you will be a key part in developing the robotic service at King Edward VII Hospital in line with organisational strategy and will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that the full potential of this role is utilized. You will be an independent holistic practitioner, delivering care during the peri-operative period and acting as the patients advocate.
Trained and assessed as fully competent in the skills and activities required of the role to ensure that a high quality of patient care is maintained.
Assist in all aspects of the surgical speciality as required, liaising with members of the surgical team in the delivery of care.
Use specialist knowledge and skills to integrate assessment findings, to plan, implement and evaluate individual programmes of care for own caseload, which is delegated to them e.g., clinician-led clinics against agreed protocols.
Establish effective working relationships with multidisciplinary team,
Demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills in the speciality and to share this with others to positively influence patient care.
Challenge poor practice and inappropriate intervention in relation to speciality.
Lead practice development / service improvement initiatives and innovations related to the patient journey.
Identify the need for service developments to improve clinical effectiveness and efficiency.
Participate in the development and implementation of protocols, policies, and guidelines.
Assess the effectiveness of management plans in achieving long-term patient outcomes.
Provide specialist advice and education for patients and relatives / carers.
Develop educational programmes for patients / carers to promote their understanding and evolve strategies for patient self-management.
Actively safeguard the welfare and safety of patients, visitors, and colleagues.
Ensure safe transfer of patient to recovery area with the appropriate post-operative instructions.
Ensure post operative instructions are communicated.
Document patient care according to hospital policy.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Handling of scopes to assist minimally invasive /procedures. Evidence of continuous professional development. Experience of delivering, monitoring, and evaluating training programmes with clinical staff. Experience in audit and reviewing practice Experience in the development of policies and protocols to support best practice. Experience in complaints and incident management. Experience in risk assessment and management
Qualifications Essential
RN 1st level registration NMC registration ODP Level 3 NVQ or Diploma in Perioperative Practice HPC registration Teaching/assessing qualification 5+ years experience as a Senior Theatre Practitioner in Robotics Current experience as SFA- Desirable
Disclosure 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Cromwell Hospital
Address King Edward Hospital VII
5-10 Beaumont Street,
London
W1G 6AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://careers.bupa.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)