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• London E
• Posted 19th Mar 2010
• Posted by: Eden Medical Recruitment
• Salary: GBP per annum
• Job Type: Permanent
• Reference: 2262180
• This job has been viewed 297 times since it was posted.

Job Description

Eden Medical Recruitment are currently seeking registered scrub practitioners for a private hospital based in LondonESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: NVQ Level 3 - Operating Department PracticeRGN level 1 with theatre training and/or experience___________________________________JOB SUMMARY1.Participate and contribute in the direct delivery of a high standard of patient care within the Operating Department.2.To ensure competency and provide scrubbed cover in all specialities as and when required.3.Effectively communicate and co-operate with all wards and departments within the hospital.JOB ROLEProfessional1.To be aware of and comply with the hospital\'s policies and procedures.2.To be aware of current trends and developments maintaining professional awareness of new procedures and terminology.3.To liaise and co-operate with the wards, other departments and personnel.4.To assist in the orientation of new members of staff.5.To participate in designated Committees/Working Parties within the hospital as required.Clinical1.To perform duties safely at all times in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.2.To participate in the control and prevention of infection using hospital policies and procedures.3.To provide safe, evidence based practice at all times.4.To maintain professional confidentiality and to ensure that all documentation is completed accurately and legibly.5.To keep up to date with Consultants\' Guidelines/preferences and follow instructions given.Managerial1.To ensure the safe custody and administration of drugs in accordance with established policies, procedures and law.2.To maintain effective communication with the wards and other departments in the hospital to enhance patient care.3.To be aware of and comply with the Health & Safety at Work Act, COSHH guidelines and Manual Handling Regulations.4.To be aware of the fire regulations, fire procedures and evacuation protocols.5.To be aware of the current cost of medical supplies and equipment and practise economy in their use, where possible.6.To report if the standard of cleanliness and availability of supplies fall below an acceptable standard.7.To participate in the implementation of Hospital policies.8.To ensure the regular checking and maintenance of equipment and ensure its safe use, reporting any faults immediately.9.To ensure colleagues know how to operate apparatus correctly.10.To assist in the smooth running of the department by being flexible in shift patterns worked and undertaking on-call duties as and when necessary.