Job Description:

Job information Thoracic Trainee Surgical Care Practitioner from the Company Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, this latest Thoracic Trainee Surgical Care Practitioner job vacancy is located in the city London SW located in the country United Kingdom . This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate GCSE . Job Vacancies in this Healthcare field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job Responsibility:

Applications are invited for the role of a Trainee Surgical Care Practitioner in the Thoracic department at the Royal Brompton Hospital. We are looking for a motivated Registered Health Care Professional to join an established team in the largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK. We carry out some of the most sophisticated treatments that are available anywhere in the world. The Successful candidates will The post will provide the opportunity to:

• undertake a training program and the MSc in Surgical Care Practice. The MSc and internal training program will enable the development of the skills & competencies required while performing operative procedures under the direction of Consultant Surgeons.
• Advance to band 7 on completion of the MSc

Closing Date: 19th August 2024 Interview Date: 30th August 2024 Job Purpose: under the direction and supervision of the Lead SCP and Consultant surgeon, the post holder will be able: 1. To undertake defined invasive procedures within cardiothoracic theatres, utilising specialist skills and knowledge including bronchoscopy, VATS techniques, opening and closing routine thoracotomies and other routine chest incisions. 2. To act as first or second assistant to cardiothoracic surgeons within thoracic theatres. 3. To participate in pre- and post-operative care of cardiothoracic patients, with particular attention to appropriate work up of patients, wound care, wound healing and the prevention of infection in surgical wounds. 4. To practice advanced surgical practitioner skills for thoracic surgery patients, including direct patient care. 5. To contribute to the training of junior medical staff and future trainee SCPs, demonstrating and supervising specialist skills and their acquisition. Guy's & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation. We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark. Department Information There are five dedicated cardiothoracic operating theatres at Royal Brompton Hospital and one unique hybrid theatre. The hybrid theatre is the largest of its kind in Europe and incorporates the most modern theatre equipment found anywhere in the UK. The advanced imaging technology, operating table and integrated computer software work together, which means operations can be planned in advance in unprecedented detail. The new operating theatre enables doctors to carry out different procedures for a patient in the same session, rather than interventions being staged over a period of time and several hospital visits. Specialities covered in the department include thoracic and cardiac for paediatric and adult patients. Key Working Relationships Directorate: Directorate Manager Clinical Director Head of Nursing Other Ward/Department Managers Clinical Area: Medical staff Theatre staff Perfusion staff Nursing staff Support Staff Multi-Disciplinary Team: Medical Staff/Clinical Director All Functional Managers, professions allied to Medicine and support services Research, clinical audit and governance staff Duties and Responsibilities 1. Clinical responsibilities and Care Management Pre-operative To participate in a variety of clinics and outpatient's activities when required, in the context of the pre-operative assessment and investigations relevant to the surgical patient. To assist in the preparation of patient for surgery including venepuncture and (male and female) urinary catheterisation and correct positioning of the patient appropriate to the surgery to be undertaken, taking particular care to avoid nerve injury and maintain tissue viability. To display X-rays, CT scans, PET scans and help interpret angiograms. Peri-operative To undertake the surgical procedures of VATS, bronchoscopy, PV blocks etc To undertake the following specific duties: Skin preparation and draping Skin incision and dissection of tissues using surgical instruments and a high degree of manual dexterity Use of harmonic scalpels, diathermy for dissection and haemostasis Specific thoracic procedures both open and via VATS Surgical haemostasis and insertion of drains Suturing of all surgical wounds Appropriate use of local anaesthetic and PV blocks Applying dressings to wounds To act as first or second assistant under the direction of the consultant surgeon for thoracic procedures, including: tissue retraction, applying suction, diathermy, maintaining clear field of surgical vision and assisting surgeons and monitoring patient's vital signs. To assist with the closure of soft tissue sternal and chest wounds with emphasis on elimination the risks of infection. Post-operative To participate in the postoperative assessments of the patients with particular attention to 1. wound assessment and the prevention of infection in surgical wounds 2. identification of surgical problems/complications 3. identification of acute deterioration of patients. To assist in the postoperative education of patients undergoing cardiac and thoracic surgery where appropriate. To ensure that all staff identify and act upon psychosocial, psychological and physiological problems of patients, utilising specialist services as appropriate and according to agreed guidelines. To work closely with all multi-disciplinary teams to maintain an efficient and safe service that meets the individual needs of all patients. 2. Professional Development To undertake appropriate surgical care practitioner training to MSc level To take responsibility for own personal and professional development. To participate in the appraisal process. To act as role model and as a resource for colleagues, to enable them to develop their own knowledge and practice. To develop own knowledge and practice in accordance with KSF and PDP. To participate in developing training programmes for new procedures/extended roles and changes within the SCP's practice. To assist junior doctors and future trainee SCPs in developing their professional knowledge and skills and to transfer these into clinical practice. To acquire new skills and techniques as cardiothoracic surgery evolves. 3. Management duties: To maintain effective communication systems, including dissemination of information and access to all Trust and local policies and procedures. To act as a specialist practitioner and assist in the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of standards of care. To act as a resource to other members of the multi-disciplinary team providing accurate information and advice. To initiate, develop and use flexible and innovative approaches where appropriate to meet the needs of the patients, including the review of relevant protocols and guidelines to ensure clinically effective and evidence-based care. To assist in ensuring all patients and carers have information and health education appropriate to their needs. To assist in assessing the skills and competencies of junior surgical staff and trainee SCPs. To assist in ensuring a positive learning environment is maintained and utilise educational strategies in motivating and retaining staff. 4. Financial and Information Management:

• To be aware of financial issues, ensuring that thought is given to the use of consumables and that they are used appropriately.
• To be proactive in identifying and promoting cost savings and improving efficiency in the use of all resources.

To collect and store information which is relevant to theatre workload. 5. Quality Management: To be actively involved in audit/data collection and analysis and to initiate and pursue audit projects. To utilise results of audit and research to improve the quality of the service. To assist in ensuring health and safety procedures relevant to the clinical areas are enforced and ensure that appropriate risk assessments are undertaken. To review and maintain standards of record keeping and documentation. To ensure that the principles of clinical governance and clinical risk management are integrated into patient care. To ensure appropriate incident reporting, investigate incidents and take corrective actions. To assist in developing a positive working environment to retain staff. To assist in ensuring that all patient data is recorded accurately. HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS § All employees of the Trust have a Statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Employees are required to co-operate with management to enable the Trust to meet its own legal duties and to report any hazardous situations or defective equipment. FLEXIBILITY STATEMENT § The content of this Job Description represents an outline of the post only and is therefore not a precise catalogue of duties and responsibilities. The Job Description is therefore intended to be flexible and is subject to review and amendment in the light of changing circumstances, following consultation with the post holder. § Upon satisfactory completion of 2-years training programme, the trainee SCP post holder will become a qualified SCP. By then s/he is expected to have increasing level of responsibilities and of specific KSF dimensions. This job description is subject to regular review dependent on the needs of the service and the developmental needs of the post holder and should always be revisited as part of the appraisal process. Keywords : London jobs
Closed Date : 2025-07-25