Theatre Practitioner (SCRUB)

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for registered nurses and operating department professionals (ODPs) to join our team in Theatres

The role offers the opportunity to work in a highly specialised Main Theatres . We have a range of specialties including General Surgery, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Bariatrics and upper GI surgery, , Gynaecology, Urology, Oncology, Paediatrics, ENT, Maxillo Facial, Vascular and Plastic/ Breast surgery and Robotic Surgery.

We also offer our scrub practitioners the opportunity to gain qualification through specialism in Anaesthesia through a post graduate certificate programme developed in collaboration with Perioperative Medicine Faculty. As a rotational practitioner, following a successful completion of your probationary period you will undertake a six-month multi-professional Preceptorship programme in various specialities. This will be supported by our lead practitioners and by experienced clinical practice facilitators. We will provide guidance, support, and feedback throughout your transition period, while you develop the necessary knowledge and skills to become a confident and competent practitioner.

You must be motivated ,enthusiastic with a passion for high quality patient care, as well as the ability to work well under pressure and flexibly as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Ensure a welcoming, caring, and safe environment, as well as promoting, maintaining and monitoring standards in accordance with the guidelines of the NMC/HCPC and CQC.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 5 Scrub Practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting patients throughout their perioperative journey, ensuring safe, high-quality care within the operating theatre environment. You will assist in preparing theatres for a wide range of surgical procedures, ensuring all specialist instruments, equipment, and medical devices are available and functioning effectively. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, under appropriate supervision. You will also support and guide junior colleagues, learners, and unregistered staff to maintain high standards of care and professional practice. You will be expected to organise and manage your own workload, contributing to the smooth running of the operating list and responding flexibly to the needs of the service. You will develop your clinical skills across a variety of specialities and actively engage in learning and development opportunities. You will deliver individualised, evidence-based care to a diverse patient group, ensuring patient safety, dignity, and wellbeing at all times. Essential requirements:

Registered Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC) or Registered Nurse (NMC) Eligibility to work in the UK Knowledge of patient care within the perioperative environment Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team Commitment to learning and professional development

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

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