Job overview
Are you an ODP/Band 5 nurse looking to develop your skills into the cardio thoracic speciality as a Band 5 scrub nurse?
Do you have a positive attitude, strong work ethic and wish to work in a demanding, yet dynamic department?
We have an exciting opportunity for an ODP/Nurse to join our multi-disciplinary theatre team at The Essex Cardiothoracic Centre. This role requires an enthusiastic, committed and diligent person who is keen to move into a specialist department, able to work within a dynamic team and will strive to maintain the high standard of care offered to our patients. There will be an on call commitment required as part of the post to cover out of hours working. There will also be an opportunity to develop further skills in scrub and recovery.
NMC or HCPC registration is essential. Please demonstrate your suitability for this role in the Further Comment Section of the application form, as this will be a highly sought after position.
Main duties of the job
In your role you will be required to work as a competent member of the Cardiothoracic Theatre team, performing a wide range of duties in the scrub practice areas.
You will be responsible for assessing care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, developing and maintaining good unit management and organisational skills and assist with the provision of an environment conducive to the education of staff.
Your duties will also to include the cleaning, maintenance and safe handling of equipment
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you. For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description. We look forward to your application.
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.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- 2 years previous experience
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Pin or applied for
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Strong written communication
- Demonstrable cardiac experience and mentorship
- Cardiothoracic Theatre or relevant experience
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This advert is for CTC Theatre Practitioner - Scrub Nurse with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Basildon. It is listed as a Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32073.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Aug 2026.
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