Theatre Practitioner Scrub - Orthopaedics/Spinal
Core
Assist in patient positioning and preparation for orthopaedic and spinal surgeries, manage clinical areas, and provide peri-operative care in a busy theatre environment.
Role type
Theatre Practitioner (Scrub) - Orthopaedics/Spinal
Builds
Surgical procedures in orthopaedics and spinal departments
Domain
Healthcare - Orthopaedics and Spinal Surgery
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Perioperative experience in Orthopaedics and Spinal, Patient positioning and preparation, Specimen labelling and dispatch, Clinical area management, Peri-operative care planning and evaluation, Delegation and supervision of junior staff
Preferred skills
Experience with Da Vinci Robotic surgery, Experience with liver procedures
Technologies
Da Vinci Robotic Surgery
Responsibilities
Assist in the positioning and preparation of a patient as directed by the surgical team and ensure that any specimens are correctly labelled and dispatched to the laboratory. Provide immediate post-operative care. Take charge of the clinical area in the absence of an advanced practitioner ensuring patient, visitors and staff safety. Adhere to the procedures for the use of supplies, ordering requirements for the Department as directed by line manager. Ensure the accurate collection of data in relation to theatre activity. Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate peri-operative patient care. Prepare patients for clinical/ operative procedures, both in anaesthetics and surgery. Participate in the delegation and supervision of junior grades, unqualified and less experienced staff.