Theatre Practitioner ODP/RN - Scrub

Job overview

We are looking for theatre practitioner roles  with experience in Gynae, oral surgery, ophthalmology and orthopaedics, ideally with experience across the peri-operative process in more than one area

If you are enthusiastic, motivated and looking for an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team of dedicated staff then this unique opportunity to work in a new specialist elective surgical hospital in the beautiful county of Cornwall could be for you! Experience of working in an operating department is desirable but not essential. Full training and support will be given and we offer many opportunities for further career progression.

You will be working with multi-disciplinary colleagues as a member of the core theatre team.

This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.

This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for the provision of skilled and knowledgeable assistance to operating surgeons and surgical teams during the full intraoperative pathway. Delivering high quality patient care with the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of individual programs of care. They are expected to take delegated responsibility in a given shift for a surgical operating list and a group of patients.

The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of high quality care and the management of patients during procedures performed under general, regional and local anaesthetic. The post holder will be expected to have a wide range of surgical skills scrub skills and specialty based knowledge to support surgical practice in a multi-specialty environment.

The post holder will be required to develop knowledge and skills in the use of specialist equipment and potentially provide support to areas outside their base operating department in the safe and effective delivery of surgical procedures.

Individual practitioners will be required to participate in a full rostered rota.

The Royal Cornwall Trust is spread across four sites; the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro, West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance and St Michaels’ Hospital in Hayle, and the new  Surgical Hub in St Austell, where you will be based. It has two day case operating theatres and is home to a mixed speciality.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

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We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.