Surgical Care Practitioner (Orthopaedics) - The Wellington Hospital - Wellington Place, NW8 9LE
(2021-12)
Employed as a member of the extended surgical team responsible to the consultant surgeon. The role encompasses the provision of care and appropriate intervention within the perioperative environment, on the wards and in the clinics (within a specified surgical specialty).
- Pre-operative assessment processes including clinical examination and enhanced recovery education as directed by the surgical team
- Assist during the consent process following guidelines from the GMC and local trust or healthcare provider
- Actively participate as member of the surgical team and liaise with medical, theatre, ward and clerical staff on relevant issues including theatre lists to support coherent service provision
- Make sure the World Health Organisation Safe Surgery checklist has been adequately carried out
- The preparation of patients for surgery including male and female catheterisation, patient positioning and preparation
- During surgical procedures, acting as first or second assistant as directed by the supervising surgeon
- The performance of some technical and operative procedures according to their individual Scope of Practice
- Act as first assist in various field of surgical specialty such as Orthopaedic, General including Laparoscopic surgeris, Spinal, Urology, Gynea and Plastiic surgical procedures
- Oversea the Surgical First Assistants in theatres especially their continuing education and make sure they are up to date with their skills and knowledge as SFAs
- Facilitate continuity of patient care by effectively managing the clinical area and work with the Clinical Nurse Specialist Team and plan ahead including virtual rounds with surgical consultant
- Has clinical responsibility to the consultant surgeon, with day-to-day work under the direction of the operating surgeon and as a member of the surgical care team
- Post-operative care, including wound assessment, initial treatment and identification of surgical problems and complications
- Review patients two weeks after surgery for wound clinic and patient recovery after the surgery
Surgical Care Practitioner Trainee (Orthopaedics) - The Wellington Hospital - Wellington Place, NW8 9LE
(2019-01 - 2021-11)
Under the direction of a Consultant surgeon and in conjunction with local guidelines and where applicable taking additional qualifications, SCPs participated in perioperative care.
- Pre-operative assessment processes including clinical examination and enhanced recovery education as directed by the surgical team
- Assist during the consent process following guidelines from the GMC and local trust or healthcare provider
- Actively participate as member of the surgical team and liaise with medical, theatre, ward and clerical staff on relevant issues including theatre lists to support coherent service provision
- Make sure the World Health Organisation Safe Surgery checklist is adhered by the surgical team
- The preparation of patients for surgery including male and female catheterisation, patient positioning and preparation
- Operations, acting as first or second assistant as directed by the supervising surgeon
- The facilitation of continuity of patient care by effectively managing the clinical area on the daily basis and plan ahead
- Facilitate virtual rounds with surgical consultant day one after surgical procedure and ward round note taking
- Has clinical responsibility to the consultant surgeon, with day-to-day work under the direction of the operating surgeon and as a member of the surgical care team
- Post-operative care, including wound assessment, initial treatment and identification of surgical problems and complications
- Act as first assist in various field of surgical specialty such as Orthopaedic, General including Laparos
Surgical First Assist - The Wellington Hospital - Wellington Place, NW8 9LE
(2018-05 - 2018-12)
As surgical first assist, specific duties include but are not limited to:
- Enhance the communication link between theatre, patient and ward, including pre-operative assessment and post-operative care evaluation
- Assist with patients' positioning, including tissue viability assessment
- Perform skin preparation prior to surgery, draping, skin and tissue retraction, handling of tissue and manipulation of organs for exposure or access, handling instruments, male/female catheterisation, cutting of sutures and ties, assisting with haemostasis in order to secure and maintain a clear operating field, use of suction, indirect application of electrocautery under supervision, camera holding for minimal invasive access surgery, use and maintenance of specialised surgical equipment releva
- Act as first assist in various field of surgical specialty such as Orthopaedic, General including Laparoscopic surgeries, Spinal, Urology, Gynea and Plastiic surgical procedures
Theatre Practitioner - The Wellington Hospital - Wellington Place, NW8 9LE
(2017-01 - 2018-04)
- Scrubs and circulates in surgical cases especially in Orthopaedic specialty
- Assess, develop, implement and evaluate programs of care for patients undergoing surgical procedure
- Actively contribute to the maintenance of the environment that is conducive to the delivery and promotion of a high standard of patient care in the department
- Responsible for assisting the Surgeon with patient care throughout their surgical procedure
- Prepares equipment and instruments and making sure they are all accounted for at the end of surgery
Theatre Practitioner - Kings' Oak Hospital (BMI Healthcare) - The Ridgeway, Side Enfield, EN2 8JL
(2015-02 - 2017-01)
- Demonstrates ability to assist surgeons, anesthesia personnel and other personnel as necessary most especially in orthopaedic procedures
- Work according to the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code for Nurses
- Enhance the quality of care by assisting the management of change in nursing practice base on evidence and research
- Prepare the operating room for the patient, setting up the tools and ensuring the area and instruments are kept sterile
- Ensures that proper techniques and practices are used according to accepted standards of practice
- Provides orderly progression of schedule through coordinating and assisting in efficient room turnover, and notifies nurse director of any changes
- Assists in control and maintenance of supplies and equipment most especially with implants and instruments needed for the procedures
OR Staff Nurse - CDO Polymedic Plaza
(2011-06 - 2014-12)
