Trainee Surgical Care Practitioner Robotic Surgery

The main purpose of this clinical role is to train to assist the Consultant Surgeons who carry out Robotic Surgical Lists in the operating theatre as the robotic surgical assistant. The trainee SCP will develop skills and knowledge to act as the patient side first surgical assistant in all robotic procedures.

In addition, as appropriate to work towards once qualified depending on specialty, training status and experience, they will undertake duties beyond that of scrub practitioner including contributing to the pre-operative setting (Pre-assessment clinic), input into early post-operative inpatient care particularly with regards to Enhanced Recovery Pathways and in the outpatient clinic following discharge.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will, as appropriate depending on specialty, training status and experience, have opportunities to be involved with specialist clinics acting autonomously within agreed boundaries in keeping with recognised competencies acquired during continuing professional development. They will always act within their scope of practice, at a predetermined level of supervision and follow agreed guidelines and protocols. Robotic assistants will have individual Nurse Mentors and Surgeon Mentors who would support them in their clinical roles and duties.

In partnership with members of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will train to develop, implement and evaluate a seamless robotic surgical service, ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of clinical care. Being part of this specialist team, the trainee SCP must develop towards demonstrating a high level of expertise within the specialist service, providing specialist advice, education, clinical care and support to health care professionals and patients.

The post holder will, through their development to and/or experience as a trainee SCP, contribute to the ongoing development of clinical practice, research and standards of care within the service in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues, always ensuring the safety and wellbeing of service users, and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person-centred care principles.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career; it's our pledge to help you Develop, Belong and Thrive, Here.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:

1. Extensive range of learning opportunities
2. NHS Pension Scheme
3. Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
4. Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
5. NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemes
6. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience in theatres.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Previous experience of nursing student supervision and clinical education at undergraduate level.
• Competencies as defined by the RCS Surgical Care Team Guidance Framework and Curriculum Framework for the Surgical Care Practitioner (RSC, 2014).
• Flexibility and adaptability to new ways of working and the acquisition of additional skills.
• Up-to-date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
• Experience of audit, research and evidence-based care.

Desirable

• Experience as a surgical first assistant in Robotic Surgery.
• Evidence of research or audit experience.
• Experience of working autonomously at an advanced level within the specialist area.
• Experience of Robotic Surgery within theatres.

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• RN1 or RN12 Registered Nurse or ODP.
• Mentorship Course or Equivalent Experience.
• BSc/1st Degree or Equivalent Experience.
• Surgical practitioner course or equivalent (for Qualified SCP) or willingness to undertake the training.

Desirable

• Ability to perform independent procedures as per surgical specialty.
• Surgical First Assistant (SFA) qualification.
• Master's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Non-Medical Prescribing course or willingness and ability to commit to the training.

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and team working skills.
• Enthusiasm and motivation.
• Able to use skills of history taking and physical assessment to direct patient care.
• Proven listening and counselling skills.

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

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