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Medical Records Administrator, Royal Tunbridge WellsClient:Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Location:Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom Job Category:- EU work permit required:Yes Job Reference:9b156d2ffb09 Job Views:14 Posted:26.04.2025 Expiry Date:10.06.2025 Job Description:Job overview To prepare theatre for an operating list by completing checklists to support. To scrub for a range of specialties including General, Orthopedics, ENT, Gynae, and Urology. To act as a patient advocate and maintain high standards of patient care, ensuring that patient objectives are achieved through a systematic approach. To assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care, providing support to the multidisciplinary team. To liaise with patients and relatives, keeping them informed of treatment and progress, and to participate in providing advice and support. To promote evidence-based practice and participate in relevant research or audits, planning and initiating changes to enhance patient care. To ensure compliance with Infection Control standards in line with Trust policy. To maintain accurate records of observations, treatment, and care, and to teach and monitor others as necessary. To provide clinical leadership to theatre teams. To participate in induction and in-service training of staff during their supernumerary period. To train and supervise junior staff in collaboration with the Education and Training Team. Main duties of the job To have knowledge and experience across a range of surgical procedures with competence to scrub. To prepare theatre for a list following policies and procedures. To support the wider theatre team as needed. Working for our organisation Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey. We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. Our dedicated team of over 8,000 staff offers specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre. Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. It offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms. Flexible working We are committed to flexible working arrangements. Whether adjusting hours or exploring other options, we aim to accommodate your needs. Discuss your requirements with us. Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package: At least 27 days of annual leaveplus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff). Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme , with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits. Blue Light card eligibility And more . Additional benefits are detailed in the benefits documents. Application process Review the detailed job description and person specification. Provide specific examples demonstrating how you meet the criteria. Check your application for errors before submission. Once pre-employment checks are complete, the Recruitment team will contact you to arrange your start date, aligned with our induction schedule. We foster a culture where everyone can reach their full potential. We value diverse backgrounds and experiences and aim to reflect our local communities. We support staff with disabilities through adjustments and Access to Work services. More information is available at GOV.UK. Interview Date:To be confirmed Please submit your application promptly, as roles may close earlier than the stated deadline due to high demand. Person specification Qualifications Registered Nurse Part 1 and 2 / Registered ODP Registered with Nursing & Midwifery Council/HCPC Surgical First Assistance course Preparation for mentors or equivalent Experience Understanding of clinical issues within the Theatre Department Experience in two or more areas, e.g., recovery, scrub, anaesthetics#J-18808-Ljbffr