About this role
Job summary
Youll provide a high standard of professional practice and clinical care under direct supervision, working within the theatre team to promote a good working environment.
Main duties of the job
Implement basic nursing care independently.
Implement new/complex care with supervision.
Practise in own clinical area of practice to agreed competency level.
Implement research-based practice.
Participate with the multi-disciplinary team in decision making regarding patient care.
Accurately document care using Meditech Expanse and evaluate accordingly.
Recognise potential clinical challenges and ways of dealing with them.
Effectively communicate with patients and colleagues.
Facilitate a question-and-answer dialogue with patients and relatives.
Be able to demonstrate listening skills and the use of non-verbal cues.
Evaluate written information and documentation.
Actively contribute to team discussions.
Participate in the multi-disciplinary decision-making process regarding changes in patient care and order of operating lists.
Communicate work priorities for a given period to junior colleagues.
Demonstrate awareness of others emotional, physical and psychological situation and respond sensitively.
About us
New Victoria Hospital (NVH) in Kingston upon Thames is a well-established private hospital offering a wide range of elective surgical services. The theatre department consists of 3 operating theatres and 1 dedicated endoscopy unit, supporting specialties including Orthopaedics, ENT, General Surgery, Gynaecology, Urology and Endoscopy, providing staff with exposure to a varied and high-quality surgical caseload.
Job description Job responsibilities
Implement basic nursing care independently.
Implement new/complex care with supervision.
Practise in own clinical area of practice to agreed competency level.
Implement research-based practice.
Participate with the multi-disciplinary team in decision making regarding patient care.
Accurately document care using Meditech Expanse and evaluate accordingly.
Recognise potential clinical challenges and ways of dealing with them.
Effectively communicate with patients and colleagues.
Facilitate a question-and-answer dialogue with patients and relatives.
Be able to demonstrate listening skills and the use of non-verbal cues.
Evaluate written information and documentation.
Actively contribute to team discussions.
Participate in the multi-disciplinary decision-making process regarding changes in patient care and order of operating lists.
Communicate work priorities for a given period to junior colleagues.
Demonstrate awareness of others emotional, physical and psychological situation and respond sensitively.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
1-year UK Theatres scrub, hospital experience in any specialism Up to date clinical knowledge Awareness of customer care Awareness of current nursing developments appropriate to area Reflective practice Possession of a current Professional Portfolio
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (Adult) Part 1 NMC register or ODP-HCPC registered
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 New Victoria Hospital
184 Coombe Lane West
Kingston upon Thames
KT2 7EG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://careers.bupa.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)