Locum surgeons who perform a crucial role covering short-term leaves of absence and illness in hospitals must not be misused by the NHS to cover long-term staffing problems; this is the reminder from the Royal College of Surgeons [RCS] today as they publish new guidelines Locum surgeons: Principles and Standards.
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Tuesday, 31 May 2011
Forthcoming June RSM meetings
Wednesday, 8 June 2011, 8.30am 5.00pm
Palliative Care Section
Clinically assisted nutrition and hydration at the end of life
A multidisciplinary perspective on decision-making in providing nutrition and hydration at the end of life, with presentations from legal, religious and medical experts. Topics will include: the role of the gastroenterologist; what help from pharmacology? - drug-nutrient interactions; and, a discussion of the implications of telling the truth, by Rev Peter Speck, honorary senior lecturer, Cicely Saunders Institute, King's College London.
Monday, 13 June 2011, 10.00am 3.15pm
Patient Safety Section
How do we work together to promote safer practice in healthcare?
This meeting provides a forum for debate between clinical professionals, managers and lawyers. The Department of Health's Safer Care workstream will be discussed, along with outcomes and lessons to date by Dr Kevin Stewart, medical director Safer Care workstream. Philip Steer, emeritus professor in obstetrics and gynaecology at Imperial College will examine how best to achieve risk reduction in maternity care.
Tuesday, 14 June 2011, 9.00am 7.00pm
Paediatrics & Child Health Section
Children at risk
Legal, medical and public health experts will present the latest thinking in how to improve patient safety in paediatrics. Potential weak links in the screening chain will be examined by Dr David Elliman, co-director of the Newborn Blood Spot Screening Programme and clinical lead for the Newborn and Infant Physical Examination Programme. Professor Sir Michael Rawlins, chairman of the National Institute of Clinical Excellence will present risk as a component of NICE's guidelines programme. Howard Bauchner, professor of paediatrics and public health, Boston University School of Medicine and recently appointed editor of JAMA, will provide the international perspective with paediatrics in the USA - a risky business.
Tuesday, 14 June 2011, 6.30 8.45pm
Plastic Surgery Section
What makes a beautiful face
The development of human facial aesthetics has evolved over thousands of years. More recently, scientific methods have been applied to selected populations which have shown that facial features around the world differ widely from classical norms and are heavily dependent on geography. Simon Eccles, consultant plastic surgeon at Charing Cross Hospital will discuss how the characteristics of facial aesthetics can be interpreted by plastic surgeons, and how this can assist them in patient consultations and selecting patients for surgery.
Thursday, 16 June 2011, 5.00 8.00pm
Maternity & the Newborn Forum
Improving maternity services
How can maternity services be best improved by learning from users poor experiences? Leading midwives and clinical directors will discuss innovative approaches from around the country. For example, Linda Birch, head of midwifery at Wirral University Teaching Hospital will explain how their maternity service has been changed to reflect the needs of local parents, and there will be a presentation about the work of volunteer breastfeeding supporters and doulas in East London.
Friday, 17 June 2011, 2.30 6.30pm
Obstetrics & Gynaecology Section
Odds and ends
From novel treatments for fibroids to tackling HRT myths, this international meeting will explore a wide range of topical issues in obstetrics and gynaecology. Professor Chris Georgiou, consultant at Wollomgomg Hospital, Australia will discuss the use of the balloon tamponade in the management of post-partum haemorrhage - a significant contributor to worldwide maternal morbidity and mortality. Kerstin Uvnas-Moberg, professor of physiology at the Karolinska Institute, Stockholm will present oxytocin: the hormone of love and its role in labour.
Saturday, 18 June 2011, 9.00am 4.00pm
Clinical Forensic & Legal Medicine Section
Trials and errors
How do current concepts of cognitive errors impact on our understanding of errors in medicine, forensic medicine and the justice system? This meeting will look at errors which have given rise to miscarriages of justice. It will look at the legal implications of fatal errors and the potential for error within the trial process itself. Professor Cheryl Thomas from the UCL Judicial Institute will be asking Are juries fair? and other presentations will focus on The trouble with paediatricians, prescribing errors made by medical trainees, and a report from the Fingerprint Inquiry in Scotland.
Friday, 24 June 2011, 8.30am 6.10pm
Cardiothoracic Section
The future of CT surgical training in the UK
The pace of change in cardiothoracic surgery has been immense. At the same time, there are now laws restricting working time and new methods of postgraduate education. How has this affected training in the UK, Europe and North America and what are this specialtys prospects for the future? This meeting will kick off with live debate This House believes we can train cardiothoracic surgeons within the rules of the European Working Time Directive (with President of the Royal College of Surgeons, Mr John Black, on the pro-side). There will also be a simulation of a CT emergency in an ICU and a presentation on patient safety concerns in CT training.
Monday, 27 June 2011, 8.30am 5.30pm
Black & Ethnic Minority Health Section
Sex, STIs and stigma: HIV-positive adolescents in the UK and Africa
What are the challenges facing those treating adolescents with HIV and are the challenges in the UK and in Africa significantly different? Experts from this country and from South Africa will address these questions, covering subjects including: management of the HIV adolescents journey from paediatric to adult services; pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis and circumcision and the impact of stigma on HIV adolescents.
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Palliative Care Section
Clinically assisted nutrition and hydration at the end of life
A multidisciplinary perspective on decision-making in providing nutrition and hydration at the end of life, with presentations from legal, religious and medical experts. Topics will include: the role of the gastroenterologist; what help from pharmacology? - drug-nutrient interactions; and, a discussion of the implications of telling the truth, by Rev Peter Speck, honorary senior lecturer, Cicely Saunders Institute, King's College London.
Monday, 13 June 2011, 10.00am 3.15pm
Patient Safety Section
How do we work together to promote safer practice in healthcare?
This meeting provides a forum for debate between clinical professionals, managers and lawyers. The Department of Health's Safer Care workstream will be discussed, along with outcomes and lessons to date by Dr Kevin Stewart, medical director Safer Care workstream. Philip Steer, emeritus professor in obstetrics and gynaecology at Imperial College will examine how best to achieve risk reduction in maternity care.
Tuesday, 14 June 2011, 9.00am 7.00pm
Paediatrics & Child Health Section
Children at risk
Legal, medical and public health experts will present the latest thinking in how to improve patient safety in paediatrics. Potential weak links in the screening chain will be examined by Dr David Elliman, co-director of the Newborn Blood Spot Screening Programme and clinical lead for the Newborn and Infant Physical Examination Programme. Professor Sir Michael Rawlins, chairman of the National Institute of Clinical Excellence will present risk as a component of NICE's guidelines programme. Howard Bauchner, professor of paediatrics and public health, Boston University School of Medicine and recently appointed editor of JAMA, will provide the international perspective with paediatrics in the USA - a risky business.
Tuesday, 14 June 2011, 6.30 8.45pm
Plastic Surgery Section
What makes a beautiful face
The development of human facial aesthetics has evolved over thousands of years. More recently, scientific methods have been applied to selected populations which have shown that facial features around the world differ widely from classical norms and are heavily dependent on geography. Simon Eccles, consultant plastic surgeon at Charing Cross Hospital will discuss how the characteristics of facial aesthetics can be interpreted by plastic surgeons, and how this can assist them in patient consultations and selecting patients for surgery.
Thursday, 16 June 2011, 5.00 8.00pm
Maternity & the Newborn Forum
Improving maternity services
How can maternity services be best improved by learning from users poor experiences? Leading midwives and clinical directors will discuss innovative approaches from around the country. For example, Linda Birch, head of midwifery at Wirral University Teaching Hospital will explain how their maternity service has been changed to reflect the needs of local parents, and there will be a presentation about the work of volunteer breastfeeding supporters and doulas in East London.
Friday, 17 June 2011, 2.30 6.30pm
Obstetrics & Gynaecology Section
Odds and ends
From novel treatments for fibroids to tackling HRT myths, this international meeting will explore a wide range of topical issues in obstetrics and gynaecology. Professor Chris Georgiou, consultant at Wollomgomg Hospital, Australia will discuss the use of the balloon tamponade in the management of post-partum haemorrhage - a significant contributor to worldwide maternal morbidity and mortality. Kerstin Uvnas-Moberg, professor of physiology at the Karolinska Institute, Stockholm will present oxytocin: the hormone of love and its role in labour.
Saturday, 18 June 2011, 9.00am 4.00pm
Clinical Forensic & Legal Medicine Section
Trials and errors
How do current concepts of cognitive errors impact on our understanding of errors in medicine, forensic medicine and the justice system? This meeting will look at errors which have given rise to miscarriages of justice. It will look at the legal implications of fatal errors and the potential for error within the trial process itself. Professor Cheryl Thomas from the UCL Judicial Institute will be asking Are juries fair? and other presentations will focus on The trouble with paediatricians, prescribing errors made by medical trainees, and a report from the Fingerprint Inquiry in Scotland.
Friday, 24 June 2011, 8.30am 6.10pm
Cardiothoracic Section
The future of CT surgical training in the UK
The pace of change in cardiothoracic surgery has been immense. At the same time, there are now laws restricting working time and new methods of postgraduate education. How has this affected training in the UK, Europe and North America and what are this specialtys prospects for the future? This meeting will kick off with live debate This House believes we can train cardiothoracic surgeons within the rules of the European Working Time Directive (with President of the Royal College of Surgeons, Mr John Black, on the pro-side). There will also be a simulation of a CT emergency in an ICU and a presentation on patient safety concerns in CT training.
Monday, 27 June 2011, 8.30am 5.30pm
Black & Ethnic Minority Health Section
Sex, STIs and stigma: HIV-positive adolescents in the UK and Africa
What are the challenges facing those treating adolescents with HIV and are the challenges in the UK and in Africa significantly different? Experts from this country and from South Africa will address these questions, covering subjects including: management of the HIV adolescents journey from paediatric to adult services; pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis and circumcision and the impact of stigma on HIV adolescents.
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Call to fund TAVI heart valve treatment in Scotland
A group of leading heart doctors has called for a change in the treatment of patients considered too high-risk for open-heart surgery.
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Thursday, 26 May 2011
Stunning Stephanie
Theatre practitioner Stephanie Fretwell, who works at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, is taking part in the Miss Preston beauty contest
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Infection Prevention 2011
The UKs Largest Infection Prevention Conference
19th – 21st September 2011 Bournemouth International Centre (BIC)
Infection Prevention 2011 Conference and Exhibition is being held at the Bournemouth International Centre 19th – 21st September. Organised by the Infection Prevention Society this event is the major infection prevention conference and exhibition of the year. The conference has been awarded 14 CPD points and it attracts over 700 delegates and almost 150 exhibitors and will have an array of renowned speakers covering all your infection prevention needs.
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19th – 21st September 2011 Bournemouth International Centre (BIC)
Infection Prevention 2011 Conference and Exhibition is being held at the Bournemouth International Centre 19th – 21st September. Organised by the Infection Prevention Society this event is the major infection prevention conference and exhibition of the year. The conference has been awarded 14 CPD points and it attracts over 700 delegates and almost 150 exhibitors and will have an array of renowned speakers covering all your infection prevention needs.
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Tuesday, 24 May 2011
Caring for Patients with Additional Needs workshop
Perioperative practitioners in the South West can gain valuable patient care skills at a study day organised by the Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP) on Saturday 11 June.
The Caring for Patients with Additional Needs workshop, at Musgrove Park NHS Trust in Taunton, will show theatre practitioners how to develop a holistic approach when caring for a diverse range of patients.
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The Caring for Patients with Additional Needs workshop, at Musgrove Park NHS Trust in Taunton, will show theatre practitioners how to develop a holistic approach when caring for a diverse range of patients.
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Surgeons offer commissioning standards for NHS Providers
New non-NHS providers aiming to treat NHS patients following the Health Reforms need to meet a seven point list of requirements if they are to equal the standard of current provision. This is the view of the Royal College of Surgeons published on Monday, 23 May 2011 in their response to the NHS Future Forum listening exercise.
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Thursday, 19 May 2011
ITU Nurse in London
We are assisting three private hospitals in the London region who are looking for experienced ITU Nurses. These prestigious hospitals offer excellent salary and benefits and excellent opportunity for career progression to the right candidates.
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Anaesthetic Theatre Staff required for permanent positions in London, Liverpool and the South of England
We are looking for enthusiastic and well experienced Operating Department Practitioners and Theatre Nurses to fill our positions nationwide.
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Theatre Scrub Practitioner in Sussex
Theatre Scrub Practitioner for a permanent full-time position based in our client's busy private Hospital in South of England and Sussex
This is a hospital that prides itself on its dedication to patient care. You will be working with a number of surgical procedures and have the opportunity to work the largest group of specialists.
This is a hospital that prides itself on its dedication to patient care. You will be working with a number of surgical procedures and have the opportunity to work the largest group of specialists.
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Theatre Scrub Practitioner in London
Theatre Scrub Practitioner for a permanent full-time position based in our client's busy private Hospital in London. This is a hospital that prides itself on its dedication to patient care. You will be working with a number of surgical procedures and have the opportunity to work the largest group of specialists.
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Safety first: dealing with an emergency in theatre
Perioperative practitioners in East Scotland can gain valuable skills dealing with an emergency in theatre at a study day organised by the Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP) on Saturday 11 June.
The Safety in an Emergency workshop, at the Apex City Hotel in Edinburgh, will give theatre nurses vital tips on how to behave in an emergency, patient care, dealing with airway trouble and how to conduct a safe blood transfusion.
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The Safety in an Emergency workshop, at the Apex City Hotel in Edinburgh, will give theatre nurses vital tips on how to behave in an emergency, patient care, dealing with airway trouble and how to conduct a safe blood transfusion.
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ODPs or Theatre Nurses in the Netherlands
First Call Medical are a UK based Medical Recruitment Agency, we have been asked to supply either ODPs or Theatre Nurses to work either on Permanent
Or Short term contract to work within a broad selection of regional Dutch Hospitals. Most of the work will be working within Orthopaedics and Trauma or Anaesthetics.
Or Short term contract to work within a broad selection of regional Dutch Hospitals. Most of the work will be working within Orthopaedics and Trauma or Anaesthetics.
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Territory Manager on the South Coast
star’s recruiting for an exciting Territory Manager opportunity on behalf of a worldwide leader in reconstructive orthopaedic implants and trauma solutions, and the preferred supplier to many surgeons and theatre staff. This is a fantastic opportunity for a top-performing sales professional to make over the basic salary amount in OTE earnings!
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Territory Manager in the M3 Corridor
star’s searching for a driven, sales-hungry candidate to join a leading independent spine company devoted to providing first class and cost effective surgical products; this is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious team where high achievers can earn up to £96k!
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Wednesday, 18 May 2011
ODP and Scrub Nurses
Medacs Healthcare are recruiting Operating department practitioners and Scrub nurses to work in an NHS treatment centre in Sussex.
This centre deals with a range of inpatient and day case procedures including hip and knee replacement and revisions, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, arthroscopy, spinal decompression, minor hand and foot procedures - e.g. removal of metalwork, carpal tunnel release.
This centre deals with a range of inpatient and day case procedures including hip and knee replacement and revisions, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, arthroscopy, spinal decompression, minor hand and foot procedures - e.g. removal of metalwork, carpal tunnel release.
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Anaesthetics Practitioners
We are interested in hearing from self motivated, hard working and patient focused Band 5 & 6 Anaesthetic Practitioners to join the hospitals team in a demanding but supportive environment.
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Theatre Scrub Nurse
We are interested in hearing from registered Theatre Practitioners with post-registration experience and proven scrub skills. We can offer you a varied surgical caseload that will help you develop your capabilities and experience and you’ll enjoy the real respect, rapport and effective working of a close-knit, highly skilled, multidisciplinary team.
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ANAESTHETIC PRACTITIONERS
You will have current experience in a UK Theatre and RGN applicants with a UK recognised anaesthetic qualification or ODPs are welcome to apply.
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A Birmingham health worker is struck off after phoning in sick from prison
A BIRMINGHAM hospital medic has been struck off for pretending she was off sick when she was in prison for driving offences.
An NHS operating department practitioner, failed to tell managers at Birmingham Women's Hospital that she was involved in criminal proceedings and phoned in ill instead, a disciplinary hearing was told
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An NHS operating department practitioner, failed to tell managers at Birmingham Women's Hospital that she was involved in criminal proceedings and phoned in ill instead, a disciplinary hearing was told
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Theatre Practitioner Anaesthetics/ Recovery/ Scrub
You will be working across 2 sites in central London covering a number of theatres within a variety of cases including urology, gynae lap, laparotomy, cosmetic and possibly endoscopy
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Scrub Nurse
This role requires a Scrub Nurse who has experience in either Gynae, ENT, ophthalmic's or general surgery as you will be working across a variety of specialities.
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Scrub Practitioner/ Nurse
We are currently recruiting for a Scrub Nurse to work within theatres that involve procedures including orthopaedics, general and neuro surgery.
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Theatre Practitioner Nurse ODP Scrub Anaesthetics Recovery
We are currently recruiting for a Theatre Practitioner/ Nurse to work within 2 theatres covering a variety of procedures including orthopaedics, general, ENT, and urology.
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Recovery HDU Nurse
We currently have an opportunity for an experienced nurse to join a large healthcare provider in Norwich. You will be working across the Recovery and HDU departments providing excellent patient-centred care.
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Tuesday, 17 May 2011
Patients Who See Preferred GP In Doctor's Surgery Less Likely To Go For Emergency Hospital Admission
New study draws link between patient choice and hospital admissions
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Wednesday, 11 May 2011
Face transplant: Dallas Wiens hails regained smell
The recipient of America's first full face transplant has hailed his newly regained sense of smell as one of the top benefits of the surgery.
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Tuesday, 10 May 2011
A new skull for Finley
On one side of the gleaming operating theatre, one-year-old Finley lies anaesthetised and unconscious.
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Monday, 9 May 2011
Crumlin's waiting lists rise again
The number of children waiting for operations at Our Lady's Hospital in Crumlin has continued to increase, according to latest statistics.
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Sunday, 8 May 2011
NEW LOWER PRICE AND FREE TRAINING DEVICES FOR MEDAS MARKET LEADER EPIPEN® AUTO-INJECTOR
MEDA Pharmaceuticals is reducing the price of its EpiPen® Auto-Injector by 8.1% to £26.45 and launching free training devices to help patients use the devices properly.
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Saturday, 7 May 2011
Anaesthetic Recovery ODPs
Locum Placement Group require Anaesthetic Recovery ODPs with extensive experience for permanent positions in London.
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Theatre Nurses
Locum Placement Group require Theatre Nurses with extensive Scrub and Recovery experience for permanent positions within the North West.
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Theatre Practitioners
Locum Placement Group require Theatre Practitioners with a minimum of 12 months experience for various temporary positions throughout all regions of the UK.
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Anaesthetic Recovery ODPs
Locum Placement Group require Anaesthetic Recovery Operating Department Practitioners with a minimum of 12 months experience for temporary positions within the South East.
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Scrub ODPs
Locum Placement Group require Scrub Operating Department Practitioners with extensive Orthopaedic experience for temporary positions within the Midlands region.
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Multi-skilled ODPs
Locum Placement Group require multi-skilled Operating Department Practitioners for various temporary positions throughout London and the South East.
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Thursday, 5 May 2011
The Operating Theatre Journal May 2011
This month's top stories:
Reducing Human Error in the Operating Theatre
World's first intubation robot tested on human subjects
Simple Injection Could Limit Damage from Heart Attacks and Strokes
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Reducing Human Error in the Operating Theatre
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Simple Injection Could Limit Damage from Heart Attacks and Strokes
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Tuesday, 3 May 2011
ANAESTHETIC PRACTITIONERS
The Theatre Department consists of 18 operating theatres and enjoys the reputation of being a world leader in innovative surgical interventions. You will be either a Registered Nurse with a UK recognised post-registration anaesthetic course, or a registered Operating Department Practitioner. Experience in paediatric anaesthetics and/or scrub or recovery is desirable.
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