Scrub Practitioner/Nurse

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Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust .This position will be based at Darent Valley Hospital and offers a mix of elective and emergency theatres across a wide variety of specialties. The post holder will work within our Theatre Suite and provide expert, holistic peri-operative care to patient groups and their relatives while adhering to the Trust''s values and governance requirements.Responsibilities

Provide skilled, high-quality peri-operative care to all patient groups and act as a clinical resource within the Unit and across the Division as necessary.Assist with the organisation of reception and discharge of patients, ensuring safe and competent care during immediate and post-operative periods.Support the development of staff and students within the Unit, including teaching, assessment, planning and evaluation of care.Ensure all patient documentation is complete and up-to-date; care plans should reflect accurate progress and response to treatment.Assist with accidents and incidents involving patients, staff, relatives and visitors; complete statements and incident reports promptly and accurately.Participate in Quality Assurance activities within the Critical Care Directorate where applicable.Provide high-quality assistance to the anaesthetist and ensure patients are safe to transfer back to ward areas following recovery protocols.Adhere to the NMC/HCPC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.Person Specification

Education and TrainingEssential: 1st level Registered General Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner; evidence of CPDDesirable: Further relevant professional studies or working towards courses (e.g., Recovery, Pain, HDU, ALS); Post-reg educational qualification (e.g., Mentorship); relevant degree-level studiesKnowledge and SkillsEssential: ability to plan and organise day-to-day clinical activities; excellent communication skills (written and verbal); team building; understanding of change management and clinical risk; problem solving; ability to prioritise workload; customer serviceDesirable: demonstrable clinical expertise relevant to the area; understanding of HR processes and staff management; finance management; awareness of NHS Plan and initiatives; computer literacyExperienceEssential: previous clinical experience of a theatre service specialty areaDesirable: experience in assisting with change processes within a clinical environmentPersonal AttributesFlexibility to adapt to changing objectives and environments; diplomatic, adaptable, approachable, helpful and resourcefulDetails

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change; Band 5; Salary £32,602 to £39,686 per year inclusive of allowancesContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-timeLocation: Darent Valley Hospital, Darenth Wood Road, Dartford, DA2 8DAUK Registration and Compliance

Applicants must have current UK professional registrationDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of the recruitment processThis post is not supported for visa sponsorship; applicants must have valid right to work in the UKAbout Us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we have achieved. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are committed to the Armed Forces Community. We use Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) as our shared change model to enhance services and ensure excellence in patient care. We encourage vaccination for COVID-19 and annual flu vaccination to protect staff and patients where ..... full job details .....