Eric Footman

• Performed duties as scrub nurse and surgical first assistant on theatre list.
• Monitored compliance with WHO Five Steps of Surgery among theatre staff.
• Verified that swabs, needles, and instruments were accounted for throughout operations.
• Ensured sterility was maintained for all scrubbed personnel during procedures.
• Followed PCC guidelines and achieved competencies after completing Surgical First Assistant (Part 1) module.
• Acted within my competencies and NMC Code of Conduct

Specialties: General Surgery, Gynaecology, ENT, Orthopaedics, Bariatrics, Urology, Plastics
Opportunities: Opthamology

• Involved in Auditing the endoscopy department as prescribed by Company Policies including decontamination of endoscopes, infection control
• Involved in the preparation and submission of JAG accreditation including IHEEM audit and quarterly EUG meetings
• Involved in the management of junior staff within the endoscopy department with the support of other Theatre Leads and Manager
• Involved in the day-to-day running of the endoscopy department
• Involved with clinical work as required to cover sickness, annual leave

• Performed duties as scrub and endoscopy practitioner on theatre list.
• Monitored compliance with WHO Five Steps of Surgery among theatre and endoscopy staff.
• Verified that swabs, needles, and instruments were accounted for throughout operations.
• Ensured sterility was maintained for all scrubbed personnel during procedures.
• Acted within my competencies and NMC Code of Conduct

Specialties: General Surgery, Gynaecology, ENT, Orthopaedics, Bariatrics, Urology, Plastics

Opportunities: Opthamology

Endoscopy: Gastroscopy, Flexible Sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy, Gastric Balloon Insertions and Removals

• Performed duties as scrub nurse on theatre list.
• Monitored compliance with WHO Five Steps of Surgery among theatre staff.
• Verified that swabs, needles, and instruments were accounted for throughout operations.
• Ensured sterility was maintained for all scrubbed personnel during procedures.
• Acted within my competencies and NMC Code of Conduct

Specialties: General Surgery, Gynaecology, Urology, Upper GI, Colorectal, ENT, Dental, Bariatrics

• Set up and managed specialty clinics in neurology, oncology, and other fields.
• Assisted doctors with ENT procedures including microsuction and nasoendoscopy.
• Organised medical instruments and drugs for efficient clinic operations.
• Supervised junior nursing staff and students, providing training as necessary.
• Communicated delays promptly to patients and doctors.
• Chaperoned clinics in accordance with Trust policy.
• Recognised and responded to deteriorating patients within competencies.
• Managed department operations in the absence of senior staff, addressing complaints professionally.

Specialties: General Surgery, Dermatology, Immunology, Rheumatology, ENT, Cardiology, Respiratory, Urology, Neurology, Colorectal Surgery

• Delivered nursing care for six to twelve cardiac patients while adhering to competencies.
• Trained and supervised junior nursing staff, seeking assistance when necessary.
• Completed referrals to specialist nursing teams, including cardiac rehabilitation and heart failure nurses.
• Recognised and documented arrhythmias, including ventricular tachycardia and fibrillation.
• Acted promptly for deteriorating patients and those experiencing chest pain.
• Took blood samples and addressed electrolyte imbalances as required.
• Followed medical staff on consultant ward rounds to implement care plans.
• Conducted daily handovers to ensure continuity of patient care.

• Delivered nursing care for 8 to 14 patients while adhering to competencies.
• Trained and supervised junior nursing staff to enhance team capability.
• Conducted daily handovers with allied health professionals for comprehensive patient care.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including doctors and therapists, for optimal hospital management.
• Coordinated with social services and discharge planning teams to address post-hospital needs.
• Participated in weekly MDT meetings to assess and implement detailed patient requirements.