Role Information:
OneWelbeck Surgery was founded by a group of leading Consultants with a goal of developing a state-of-the-art day surgery centre in Central London near the Harley Street medical area. The Surgery Centre includes 3 laminar flow theatres,12 ensuite patient pods and 3 step-up pods. The Centre caters Orthopaedic, General, Colorectal, Endoscopy, Gynaecology, ENT, Cardiac, Respiratory, Urology, OMFS and Pain Management procedures.
- Salary: Competitive
- Location: OneWelbeck, Welbeck Street, London
• We are seeking for motivated and highly skilled Orthopaedic Lead to join the team at OneWelbeck Surgery Centre in Central London, a facility offering a new perspective on day surgery in the U.K.
• Successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with leading specialists across multiple specialities as we embark on an exciting journey that offers huge personal and professional opportunities for all involved.
• Future plans include development of other centres in the UK and internationally.
Key Responsibilities
• Act as an expert clinical resource within theatres and across the Surgery Centre.
• Lead and coach the team, leading by example, providing clinical leadership and enable continuous development.
• Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare the operating theatre according to requirements of patient, physician, and procedure, to include but not be limited to, assembling and providing properly functioning equipment, supplies, and instruments
• Works collaboratively with healthcare team, company representatives and consultants
• Carry out scrub/assisting duties according to policies and procedures, contributing to quality improvement, and promoting best evidence based practice
• Promote a patient focused approach to care in collaboration with all relevant healthcare professionals
• In addition to clinical duties, the direct supervision and training of staff will be your responsibility in order to ensure the provision of a high quality and cost-effective service to patients and users
• Provides expert, holistic care of the highest standard to both perioperative patients and their relatives within OWSC.
• Ensures the appropriate and safe positioning of the patient according to patient need, planned procedure and monitors throughout procedure
• Supports theatre team by providing effective management of equipment and supplies, problem solves as needed
• Ensures sterility and/or high level disinfection of instruments and supplies according to policy and procedure
• Manages tissue and other specimens accurately according to policy and procedures
• Documents accurately, legibly and in a timely manner following policies and procedures
• Considers cost containment by monitoring, ordering and using supplies economically in collaboration with consultants and companies
• Proactively participates in delivering cost effective service, adjusting staffing levels to meet demand and assisting the Theatre Coordinator and Theatre Manager to keep within agreed resources.
• Organises activities, equipment, supplies, and personnel to provide effective and efficient case management
As an Orthopaedic Lead you will have:
• High levels of focus and engagement.
• A passion for high standards and a meticulous eye for detail.
Profile
• Registered Nurses with current NMC registration (essential) or Registered ODP's with scrub training and registered with HCPC
• A minimum of 3-year post registration experience in a theatre setting (essential)
• Current BLS certification (essential) ILS certification (preferred)
• Experience in independent problem solving as needed in any surgical setting (essential)
• Experience in Orthopaedic Theatres (essential); Lead Sctub Orthopaedic (desirable)
• Experience in providing safe and effective intraoperative service in various specialities (desirable)
Key Skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• The ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to set, implement and evaluate standards of practice
• The ability to work across functions and to manage pressure
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills
Salary and Benefits
• Competitive salary (experience dependent)
• Attractive performance-linked incentives eg bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Contributory pension scheme
• 25 days holiday
How to apply
To apply, please email your current CV and cover letter to teresilia.pagulayan@onewelbeck.com