Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the ColorectalSurgical Team, we are looking to recruit SFA to provide clinical support to thesurgoens in our busy theatres.
This innovative role is designed to enable multidisciplinarystaff to contribute to the care of the surgical patient. Following an initialtraining period, to complete a SFA course, the post holder will join a team ofsurgical first assistants working across the trust. The post holder willprovide competent and dedicated surgical assistance to the operating surgeon,undertaking practical procedure.
Main duties of the job
Your role would include providing skilled dedicated surgicalassistance to the operating surgeon. Perform practical procedures within scopeof practice. Be responsible for clinical risk and ensure staff are proactive inmanaging risk. Support learning opportunities for trainee surgeons. Create anddeliver teaching and training to support staff, student development and CPD.You will also be involved in data collection and audits. You must be confidentdealing with patients and staff, approachable, a team player and computerliterate.
Performpractical procedures as delegated and suitably supervised by the operatingsurgeon.
cameramanipulation for major laparoscopic colorectal cases
laparoscopicassisting under surgeons supervision
applicationof dressings
insertionof urinary catheters
firingstaple guns under surgeons supervision
insertionof drains under surgeons supervision
Patientpre-op positioning
Suturingmaturation of stoma under surgeons supervision
insertionof rectus sheath catheters under surgeons supervision
rectal washout, insertion and firing of rectalstap
Your working hours would be 8-4 Monday to Friday however, flexibility isessential.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
Tobe eligible for Health and Care Worker visa sponsorship you will usually needto be paid at least £25,600 per year
We provide hospital services from two acute sites – Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients’ homes.
At County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust our aim is to always deliver excellent care with compassion to deliver the highest quality of care our patients deserve. We value the personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved and able to influence the future direction of our services. The wellbeing of staff is important to us; we have a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team who provide support on a range of topics.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
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Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant Theatre experience
- managing change
- current knowledge of professional developments
- service improvement
- knowledge of acute & elective general major surgery.
Desirable
- Knowledge or relevant healthcare policies.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Present a professional image at all times
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Committed to quality customer care/delivering excellent customer service.
- Ability to communicate accurately verbally and in writing with a wide range of people.
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Able to use own initiative to resolve routine queries, in line with departmental procedures.
- Able to work with minimal supervision following set procedures.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Able to work to deadlines.
- Flexible approach to work and adaptable to change.
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Knowledge of computer packages: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- IT skills
- Knowledge of Data Protection and Caldicott Principles and understanding the requirement to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.
Desirable
- Knowledge of trut systems such as camis and ecamis
Qualifications
Essential
- Advanced scrub practice level 6 or equivalent
- RGN/ODP
- Educated to degree level or equivilient experience
- Teaching qualification
Desirable
- Advanced scrub practice level 6 or equivilient
- RGN/ODP
- Educated to degree level or equivilient experience
- Teaching qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant Theatre experience
- managing change
- current knowledge of professional developments
- service improvement
- knowledge of acute & elective general major surgery.
Desirable
- Knowledge or relevant healthcare policies.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Present a professional image at all times
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Committed to quality customer care/delivering excellent customer service.
- Ability to communicate accurately verbally and in writing with a wide range of people.
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Able to use own initiative to resolve routine queries, in line with departmental procedures.
- Able to work with minimal supervision following set procedures.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Able to work to deadlines.
- Flexible approach to work and adaptable to change.
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Knowledge of computer packages: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- IT skills
- Knowledge of Data Protection and Caldicott Principles and understanding the requirement to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.
Desirable
- Knowledge of trut systems such as camis and ecamis
Qualifications
Essential
- Advanced scrub practice level 6 or equivalent
- RGN/ODP
- Educated to degree level or equivilient experience
- Teaching qualification
Desirable
- Advanced scrub practice level 6 or equivilient
- RGN/ODP
- Educated to degree level or equivilient experience
- Teaching qualification
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).
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
