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Essential
11 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Able to assess, plan, implement & evaluate programmes of care
- Skills
Able to work as an effective team member
- Skills
Knowledge of Evidence Based Practice
- Skills
Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Skills
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Skills
Able to maintain clear and legible documentation
- Experience
Recent experience in Theatre and Anaesthetics
- Experience
Experience of working on own and in a team
- Qualifications
NMC Level one Registration or Recognised qualification in Operating Department Practice Registered with HCPC
- Qualifications
Evidence of continuing professional development
- Values & Behaviours
Values & Behaviours
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
SSSA&P training
Job overview
Band 5 Staff Nurse/ODP – North Wing Main Theatres
We are currently offering an excellent developmental opportunity for a qualified scrub nurse/ ODP to join our team in North Wing Main Theatres. This opportunity will allow you to work alongside our excellent team within Theatres and develop your skills in various specialities.
What can we offer you?
We want you to be the best you can be and would support you in achieving your goals through our in-house training programs and tertiary study at our affiliated universities. Our TAP (Theatres, Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine) Academy aims to develop a team of practitioners, with knowledge and skills to care for patients, recognising the commitments of our staff and rewarding achievements.
Training and support is provided whilst we develop your existing skills and knowledge in each aspect of the Perioperative environment.
Closing Date: September 3rd Midnight
Interview date: September 14th
Main duties of the job
If you are an experienced Scrub Nurse staff looking to further develop your career and expand your skills within a range of clinical specialities, this may be the area for you. Our long history of cutting edge surgery means that you could be involved in some of the worlds most advanced procedures.
We are looking for nurses who have experience in a range of specialities including Gynae Oncology, General Surgery, Robotic Surgery and Orthopaedic Trauma.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, safe and effective nursing care within the operating theatre environment
- Work as part of the multidisciplinary theatre team supporting elective and emergency surgery
- Maintain aseptic technique and comply with infection prevention and control policies
- Prepare theatre environments, equipment and instrumentation for surgical procedures
- Assist surgeons and anaesthetists, anticipating clinical needs during procedures
- Complete accurate documentation, including WHO surgical safety checklists
- Ensure safe management of instruments, swab counts, equipment and medications
- Contribute to a safe, efficient and well-organised theatre service
- Support students, new staff and contribute to a positive learning environment
- Participate in audit, quality improvement and service development activities
- Maintain NMC registration and adhere to Trust policies and professional standards
- Engage in mandatory training, appraisal and ongoing professional development
- Work flexibly, including on-call duties, weekends and nights as required by the service
- Undertake rotation through various surgical specialities within the theatre department to maintain and develop clinical competence.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Band 5 Staff Nurse/ODP – North Wing Main Theatres with Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Operating department practitioner role. The advertised salary is £38488.00 to £46852.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 06 Sep 2026.
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