Surgical First Assistant ( Trainee)

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We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic trainee Surgical 1st Assistants to join our theatre team. This is an exciting new development for Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust at Orpington Hospital Elective Orthopaedic Theatres and our team.

This post will also be considered as in training position under Annex 21 of the Agenda for Change terms & conditions.

As a department we are committed to developing members of the team so this post will be funding parts A of the SFA course.

Whilst training, these posts will be paid at Annex 21 as a band 6 until competence and qualification attained, and subsequent appointment at a Band 7 level.  

The Surgical 1st Assistant is required to ensure the delivery of high quality, patient focussed services in theatre, through high level skills, effective leadership and collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team as well as the efficient use of Theatres through timetable scheduling and use of Theatre Management System data and reports.

The applicant should have previous extensive experience as scrub practitioner in Trauma and Elective Orthopaedics . The applicant may be from a Nursing or ODP background.

Nurses must hold First Level Registration with a Degree in nursing studies or a Diploma.

ODP’s must be Registered Operating Department Practitioners with a Degree in Operating Department Practice or Diploma / SVQ/ City&Guilds plus accredited additional studies / qualifications equivalent to a degree.

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To provide a continuous, competent and dedicated surgical assistance to the operating surgeon throughout the surgery, while not performing any form of surgical intervention.

To practice as part of the surgical team under the direct supervision of the operating surgeon, providing essential leadership as necessary in facilitating quality and safety of perioperative patient care.

 To promote clinical collaboration, enhanced communication and team working across the perioperative, theatre and surgical teams.

To act as a clinical resource within the operating theatre and across the Care Group as necessary.

To work as part of the theatre team if not booked as SFA.

To act as a positive role model, providing clinical and educational support to junior staff members.

To lead and co-ordinate the departmental team, taking continuing responsibility for the management and organisation of the clinical area.

To adhere to the NMC/HCPC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.

To undertake non-interventional clinical tasks in surgical assistance competently and safely under the direct supervision of the operating surgeon.

To contribute in enhancing effective communication within the peri-operative environment.

To ensure the development and provision of a good quality clinical learning environment that supports staff/students and continuing professional development. 

To be aware of wider Trust objectives, regional and national policy and their impact on local service delivery.

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King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.