The post holder will work closely with and support the medical teams within the General Surgery Directorate. The SCP will provide support to the General Surgical service and will be based on the wards, in the operating theatre and if required in outpatient clinics. In partnership with the Consultant mentor and Matron the post holder is responsible for implementing evidence based, patient focused care as well as providing specialist knowledge, assistance, and support for nursing and junior medical staff in the field of General Surgery.
• Clinics, seeing specific pre-operative patients and listing them for surgical procedures following additional training, appropriate to local guidelines and requirements.
• Formulate individualised management and treatment plans, using clinical reasoning, experience, Evidence Based Practice and utilising a wide range of interventions and options to formulate a highly specialised programme of care.
• Understanding and interpreting broad clinical policies to inform clinical practice, whilst taking responsibility for pursuing actions in order to progress patients along the most appropriate clinical pathway.
• Develops protocols for specialist area which may/will impact on other disciplines .
• Pre-operative assessment processes, including clinical examination and enhanced recovery education. as directed by the surgical team.
• Arrangement of appropriate pre and post-operative investigations as part of the multidisciplinary team to enhance patients safety, to facilitate patient-centred care and contribute to the smooth running of operating lists.
• The consent process following guidelines from the GMC and local trust or healthcare provider. SCP’s should have an understanding of the principles of the Mental Capacity Act regarding consent.
• Liaison with medical, theatre, ward and clerical staff on relevant issues including theatre lists to support coherent service provision.
• The World Health Organisation safe surgery checklist.
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
• · Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• · 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• · A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
• · A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• · Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• · NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• · An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• · Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
This advert closes on Wednesday 30 Oct 2024
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