About The Role

Lead Surgical Practitioner -Practice Plus Group Plymouth

Full-time 37.5 hrs per week

Practice plus is now hiring for a Lead Surgical Practitioner in our Plymouth hospital

Practice Plus Group is one of England’s largest independent providers of self-pay, insured and NHS healthcare. Practice Plus Group Hospital Plymouth has a CQC Good rating and provides excellent healthcare to the population of Plymouth and the south west region, including Cornwall, Isles of Scilly and all of Devon. We are an elective surgical centre providing arthroplasty surgery, orthopaedics, general surgery, endoscopy and cataract surgery.

The clinical services include Outpatients, Day Surgery Unit, Inpatient Ward, Theatres, Endoscopy suite, Radiography, Physiotherapy and Pharmacy, with care provided by a multidisciplinary team.

About the Role:

To contribute to the general management of the unit in support of the Theatre Manager and Deputy Theatre Manager. To deputise as required to maintain responsibility for the management of patient care within the department, and demonstrate an advanced level of clinical skill.

To be responsible for the management of the surgical specialty team to include equipment, instrumentation and standards within the department.

To be involved in the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and teach those skills to other members of the multi-disciplinary team

Coordinate team members and the department to meet the care needs of patients. Maintain a safe working environment for staff and patients in the operating theatre suite

To be competent in all aspects of clinical practice within specified role in the Operating Department.

Key Responsibilities

The role has management, clinical, teaching and staff development responsibilities:

Management and leadership

Day to day responsibility for ensuring an efficient, effective and safe day case service is delivered, ensuring effective communication in all aspects of performance
Demonstrate advanced leadership skills and the ability to delegate and assess staff performance and be able to carry out appraisals and set objectives. Be actively involved in induction of new staff.
Train staff and carry out regular updates for all procedures.
To be responsible for the management and effective use of personnel and surgical consumables within the department to provide an efficient surgical service
Work in conjunction with the Theatre Manager and Deputy Theatre Manager to develop the theatre service, looking to develop new and more efficient ways of working getting best use of the theatre resource. Ensuring start and finish times support efficient throughput whilst ensuring a quality patient journey
Respond to patient feedback by reviewing process and pathways.
To work closely with the unit team to ensure the outpatient assessment supports the delivery of patient care, and efficient use of theatre time
To lead, motivate staff, develop and encourage harmonious working relationships and professional rapport within the department, with other disciplines and departments
Ensure Consultant specific kit lists are up-to-date and accurate.
To participate in the risk management strategy and ensure that all Health and Safety and COSHH requirements are met
Participate in maintaining standards of infection control principles
To ensure all accidents and incidents are reported via Datix and to the Theatre Manager/Deputy Theatre Manager and participate in investigation as required
To ensure that stock levels and consignment are managed appropriately and fall within agreed budget targets
Ensure staff work to high standards, to local policy and procedures and national guidelines
To ensure all equipment and instrumentation are maintained and in good working order.
Review instrument needs and be involved in business motivation for instruments and equipment.

Clinical and professional role

To demonstrate advanced clinical skills and the ability to plan daily assignments within the theatre team and prioritise patient care.
Professional knowledge kept up to date and disseminated to the team.
To recognise the importance of a Multidisciplinary Team approach to patient care and co-ordinate care delivery acknowledging individual personal contributions
To act as a resource person for others in the planning of care; ensuring practice is evidence based and support and develop new ways of working
Demonstrate a working knowledge of standards of practice and relevant policy and procedure, showing competence in all aspects of theatre technique and procedures and be able to disseminate to junior staff
Liaise with relevant consultants to plan forthcoming surgery requirements
To run theatre lists both efficiently and competently follow policies and procedures; utilising resources within the department effectively to deliver quality care at all times
To ensure that equipment is handled correctly and maintained in a safe working order, reporting any defects to the Theatre Manager/Deputy Theatre Manager
To supervise the work of junior and unqualified colleagues; sharing personal expertise and specialist knowledge with other clinical colleagues
To be responsible for maintaining accurate, timely and complete records, ensuring the safety and confidentiality of information
To take responsibility for personal and professional development. To be responsible for attending mandatory training sessions and to ensure that all policies and procedures are adhered to
Develop/ review competency documents for surgical roles
To take an active role in the Clinical Governance strategy
To support the development and implementation of high quality care protocols to provide a highly effective fast track service for all cases specialising in day care
To participate in clinical audit, KPI monitoring and collection of data as required
Be responsible and implement best practice/team brief checklist/WHO surgical compliance

Education and professional development

To keep up-to-date with issues and trends affecting the nursing profession and advances in practice.
To actively participate in the local orientation/induction programme providing guidance and support and teaching to less experience or junior staff as appropriate
To participate through mentorship in the development of junior staff and identify any professional training needs; be able to act as a mentor to students enabling learning to take place
Carry out clinical supervision with team members.
To adhere at all times to your Professional Code of Conduct, other guidelines and any other professional bodies and associated guidelines
To take responsibility for personal and professional development, to be responsible for attending mandatory training sessions and to ensure that all policies and procedures are adhered to
To maintain an enquiring approach to nursing practice
Attend specialty meetings as appropriate
To plan self development and personal objectives for discussion at individual performance review
Participate in data gathering and audit when indicated
To play an active role in the development of the theatre service working in conjunction with the manager and consultants
To take part in the on-going clinical training programmes using best practice models of care

Practice Plus Group Hospital Plymouth

Theatre

Up to £40,000 per annum dependent

Permanent

Full Time

Rewards & Benefits

Employee Assistance programme provided by Health Assured and Occupational Health through Medigold

Refer a friend scheme

Blue Light Card, Boundless card and Costco membership eligibility

Award winning ED&I programme

Free access to Reward Gateway discount scheme

Access to private health insurance

Wide range of ‘time away from work’ allowances

Extensive career development and training opportunities

Training & Development

Tailored CPD training delivered via our bespoke Learning Management System.

Extensive training courses accessible via Practice Plus Group Skills Academy.

Great development and career progression opportunities.

Since working for Practice Plus Group I have had a vast amount of opportunities and education which has further developed my knowledge and skills as a nurse.