About this role
Job summary
The post holder will act as a Surgical/Robotic First Assistant for consultants within the surgical specialty of Gynaecology.The post holder is responsible for the provision of a high quality patient focused service, as a skilled member of the Operating Department team, based on the assessment of patient's needs. To supervise and support the teams and provide an effective and efficient service to Clinicians and other support staff.The Surgical/Robotic First Assistant will act as first assistant to the surgeon, with autonomy in suturing. They will participate and assist in operative procedures and with pre and post-operative care as required. The Surgical/Robotic First Assistant will be expected to demonstrate a competent level of knowledge within the specialist field and always work within predetermined areas of competence in accordance with the NMC or HPC code of conduct and scope of professional practice. The post holder will practice within the limits of Trust policies and guidelines and will be expected to maintain a high level of skill and professionalism and develop a portfolio of evidence to support application of RCS Accreditation
Main duties of the job
The Surgical/Robotic First Assistant will be responsible for the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for the surgical patient within the Operating Department environment.The Surgical/Robotic First Assistant will have leadership skills and qualities to guide and manage a team of theatre professionals whilst ensuring the appropriate, necessary surgical equipment and instrumentation is available and prepared in order to carry out surgical and robotic procedures safely and effectively
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description Job responsibilities
Assist with surgical procedures in theatre as part of the multi-disciplinary team for the surgical speciality under the supervision or direction of the consultant surgeon, including suturing, supervised diathermy use and incision making and undertake specific surgical intervention.Act as first or second assistant under the direction of the supervising consultantAssist with the preparation of patients for surgery including female catheterisation and patient positioning and preparationContribute to the clinical post-operative care, including wound assessment, initial treatment and detection of surgical problemsProvide information and advice to management and theatre personnel on specialised surgical procedures and equipment.Act as a formal link between surgical and theatre personnel for co-ordination of theatre usage and effectiveness.To be responsible for timely, accurate and complete records both manually and electronically ensuring safety and confidentiality of information and any hospital and statutory requirement are met.The post holder is responsible the provision of a high quality patient focused service, as a skilled member of the Operating Department team, based on the assessment of patient's needs. To supervise and support the teams and provide an effective and efficient service to Clinicians and other support staff.Deputise for the Team Manager/Team Leader as required.Assist in leading a team supporting the Sister in the effective management and utilisation of the theatre/recovery/anaesthetic resources when not in the position of SFA.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications Essential
oEducated to degree level. oFirst level registered nurse or registered Operating Department Practitioner oCurrent registration with either NMC or HCPC oEvidence of post registration CPD in the role of Surgical First Assistant/Surgical First
Desirable
oaccredited, Surgical First Assistant programme
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience Essential
oExperience at Senior Theatre Practitioner/ Band 6 oEvidence of recent experience as a Surgical First assistant oTheoretical knowledge / understanding of the Surgical First Assistant role and scope of Practice
Desirable
oAbility to develop audit programs to support improvements in practice, particularly in the surgical setting
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address Royal Stoke Hospital
Newcastle road
Stoke-on- Trent
ST4 6QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)