Circulated in thousands of specialised urology surgeries over 8 years, managing consumables and equipment for focal urology procedures including prostate biopsies, prostate cryotherapy, HIFU therapy, and NanoKnife therapy. Served as local trainer for cryotherapy and NanoKnife, assisting colleagues during complex surgeries and ensuring proper setup of equipment. Collaborated with medical representatives to prevent stock shortages and maintain medical equipment, while supporting outpatient department in establishing efficient prostate biopsy lists.
- Worked across various specialities including gynaecology, stones urology, robotic urology, interventional urology, andrology, obstetric, general urology, cardiac, and thoracics. Completed over 400 cryo cases and collaborated with leading professionals, contributing to approximately 350 patient procedures over 4 years. Delivered presentations and training sessions to colleagues, enhancing team knowledge and skills.
- Plan and prepare equipment according to patients' needs and procedures.
- Aid and help the operating team and alert the team of any changes.
- Ensure that equipment is maintained and safe for use and that stock levels are managed effectively in their area.
- Assisting the team to create and maintain a safe, comfortable environment for the patient's surgery.
- Maintain user competency for relevant equipment both existing and new.
- Implement and evaluate care as appropriate to surgical requirement and patient's condition.
Perform the necessary pre- and post-op checks and adhere to the principles of the 5 Steps To Safer
- Surgery.
- Monitored and assessed patient's condition, responded to changes, and proposed adjustments to care plan.
- Directing and participating in the moving and the positioning of conscious and unconscious patients.
- Handover and transferring responsibility of care to colleagues, ensuring appropriate information and care is relayed.
- Supporting and re-assessing patients and during preoperative procedures.
- Maintaining accurate patient and theatre records, including electronic records.
Respond to and report untoward incidents as per policy.
Contributed to various activities that supported team objectives.