An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Qualified / Trainee T& O Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP) within the Trauma & Orthopaedic Department at University Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Trust has a team of 16 SCP's covering various specialities, which is led by a Lead SCP and committed Consultant body. The Trauma & Orthopaedic Department is committed to expanding and developing the role of the SCP within the hospitals, delivering excellent patient care, and up to date practice, in an environment which encourages personal and professional development.
The trainee SCP will be supported to complete the accredited 3 year MSc Surgical practice.
The successful candidate will be an important member of the surgical team within the Integrated Breast Service. They will work closely with the existing Breast Surgical Care Practitioner, Junior Doctors and consultants.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will need to have completed or be working towards completing a University programme at Masters level to become fully qualified in Surgical Care Practice. This course is fully funded by the University Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
You will be expected to demonstrate skills in communication, co-ordination of care and an ability to work flexibly within a multi-disciplinary team. Providing excellent patient experience is critical for all our patients and you will play a key role in ensuring that experience is optimized through accessible and effective communication with compassion and empathy.
Job responsibilities
Participate with the surgical team in the management of Trauma & Orthopaedic patients in the in-patient and out-patient settings. This includes daily ward rounds with junior doctors, documenting in notes and coordinating treatment plans. Act as first or second assistant to the operating surgeon during elective & emergency, Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgical cases. Once deemed competent, can independently undertake surgical procedures under the direction of a Consultant Surgeon. Perform and assist with wound closure, suturing, ensuring haemostasis and asepsis. Assist the surgical team in assessment and preparation of the pre-operative patients in clinic and run wound care clinics. Request and follow-up appropriate patient investigations. Actively involved in audit and participate in MDTs to ensure current and up to date practice. Provide specialist, technical and clinical advice to patients and relevant colleagues in the perioperative setting. Involvement in creating an environment for learning, where clinical practice is developed and disseminated to all members of staff. Engage in CPD.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Qualification + registration.
Desirable
Level 6 or above. Experience - ward/theatre/OPD.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Worthing Hospital Lyndhurst Road Worthing BN11 2DH
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
279-6687676-DEC24 #J-18808-Ljbffr
The trainee SCP will be supported to complete the accredited 3 year MSc Surgical practice.
The successful candidate will be an important member of the surgical team within the Integrated Breast Service. They will work closely with the existing Breast Surgical Care Practitioner, Junior Doctors and consultants.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will need to have completed or be working towards completing a University programme at Masters level to become fully qualified in Surgical Care Practice. This course is fully funded by the University Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
You will be expected to demonstrate skills in communication, co-ordination of care and an ability to work flexibly within a multi-disciplinary team. Providing excellent patient experience is critical for all our patients and you will play a key role in ensuring that experience is optimized through accessible and effective communication with compassion and empathy.
Job responsibilities
Participate with the surgical team in the management of Trauma & Orthopaedic patients in the in-patient and out-patient settings. This includes daily ward rounds with junior doctors, documenting in notes and coordinating treatment plans. Act as first or second assistant to the operating surgeon during elective & emergency, Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgical cases. Once deemed competent, can independently undertake surgical procedures under the direction of a Consultant Surgeon. Perform and assist with wound closure, suturing, ensuring haemostasis and asepsis. Assist the surgical team in assessment and preparation of the pre-operative patients in clinic and run wound care clinics. Request and follow-up appropriate patient investigations. Actively involved in audit and participate in MDTs to ensure current and up to date practice. Provide specialist, technical and clinical advice to patients and relevant colleagues in the perioperative setting. Involvement in creating an environment for learning, where clinical practice is developed and disseminated to all members of staff. Engage in CPD.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Qualification + registration.
Desirable
Level 6 or above. Experience - ward/theatre/OPD.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Worthing Hospital Lyndhurst Road Worthing BN11 2DH
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
279-6687676-DEC24 #J-18808-Ljbffr
