Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for theatre scrub practitioners role in major trauma and elective orthopaedic theatres involving two sites that is main theatres and Cambridge movement surgical hub. The post holder will maintain clinical knowledge and skills in a highly supportive senior team structure working across the theatre environment.
Orthopaedic theatres has7 operating theatres and carries a wide range of major trauma and elective orthopaedic procedures. We are also a tertiary referral centre and specialised unit for many orthopaedic surgical procedures for east of England. In Autumn 2023 the department expanded its elective orthopaedic and spine surgeries to the new site Cambridge Movement Surgical Hub.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for individuals who will seize this challenge and develop the staff and the service to reflect the changing nature of surgery. This is an opportunity to showcase your knowledge, skills, experience and teamwork required for this inspiring role.
Essential qualifications and/or experience: RGN/ ODP qualification, have previous experience or willing to learn trauma and elective orthopaedic surgery.
The post involves weekend, nights and an on-call commitment.
About us
Come Nurse with us...
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
o Our values and reputation for outstanding careo Opportunities to experience a range of specialitieso Career and development opportunitieso Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support teamo Research experience and opportunitieso Lovely location and quality of lifeo Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
For candidates applying from outside the UK
If you require sponsorship for a Visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check you are not applying from a Red list country - Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
This vacancy is for Registered Nurses with full NMC registration. If you are an internationally trained nurse that has not passed their OSCE (objective structured clinical examination), you will not be considered for this role and will be automatically rejected, so please do not apply.This vacancy will close at midnight on 27th January 2025
Interviews are due to be held on 4th February 2025
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
For candidates applying from outside the UK
If you require sponsorship for a Visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check you are not applying from a Red list country - Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
This vacancy is for Registered Nurses with full NMC registration. If you are an internationally trained nurse that has not passed their OSCE (objective structured clinical examination), you will not be considered for this role and will be automatically rejected, so please do not apply.This vacancy will close at midnight on 27th January 2025
Interviews are due to be held on 4th February 2025
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN/ODP
- Evidence of continued professional development
- NMC/HCPC active registration
Desirable
- Relevant Teaching and assessing qualification/ Mentorship qualification
- Formal anaesthetic training qualification
- Trainings on Infection control practices/risk trainings
Experience
Essential
- Clinically current in operation theatre practice
- Relevant operation theatre teaching and management experience required for Band 5 practitioner
- Transferrable previous theatre scrub experience to Trauma and Elective orthopaedic theatres
Desirable
- Evidence of supervision/mentoring of learners and junior staff
- Experience of other speciality operations a clinical area
- Trauma/elective orthopaedic Theatres previous experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication skills both written and verbal, capable of working as an integral member of a team
- Ability to prioritise workload
- NMC/HCPC code of conduct guidelines
- Knowledge of implant surgery/knowledge of orthopaedic joint replacement implants and trauma implants
Desirable
- Awareness of WHO Surgical Safety checklist
- Surgical Count Policy/procedures
- Human Factors/serious events/never events
Skills
Essential
- Committed to staff support. Highly motivated
- Minimum IT skills to handle electronic patient record system (EPIC) - CUH uses paperless patient records
- Flexible and adaptable to changing situations due to both workload and colleague need
- Trauma/major trauma/elective orthopaedic Theatres skills
Desirable
- Willingness to accept alternative shift times
- Willingness to undertake additional roles
- Committed to the development of junior staff
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
- Willingness to undertake additional roles and to share knowledge with students and junior staff
- Calm attitude and ability to recognise and deal with stress
- Reliable
Desirable
- Has an understanding of the three main areas of trust priorities: Improving patient care; Supporting our staff; Building for the future
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN/ODP
- Evidence of continued professional development
- NMC/HCPC active registration
Desirable
- Relevant Teaching and assessing qualification/ Mentorship qualification
- Formal anaesthetic training qualification
- Trainings on Infection control practices/risk trainings
Experience
Essential
- Clinically current in operation theatre practice
- Relevant operation theatre teaching and management experience required for Band 5 practitioner
- Transferrable previous theatre scrub experience to Trauma and Elective orthopaedic theatres
Desirable
- Evidence of supervision/mentoring of learners and junior staff
- Experience of other speciality operations a clinical area
- Trauma/elective orthopaedic Theatres previous experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication skills both written and verbal, capable of working as an integral member of a team
- Ability to prioritise workload
- NMC/HCPC code of conduct guidelines
- Knowledge of implant surgery/knowledge of orthopaedic joint replacement implants and trauma implants
Desirable
- Awareness of WHO Surgical Safety checklist
- Surgical Count Policy/procedures
- Human Factors/serious events/never events
Skills
Essential
- Committed to staff support. Highly motivated
- Minimum IT skills to handle electronic patient record system (EPIC) - CUH uses paperless patient records
- Flexible and adaptable to changing situations due to both workload and colleague need
- Trauma/major trauma/elective orthopaedic Theatres skills
Desirable
- Willingness to accept alternative shift times
- Willingness to undertake additional roles
- Committed to the development of junior staff
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
- Willingness to undertake additional roles and to share knowledge with students and junior staff
- Calm attitude and ability to recognise and deal with stress
- Reliable
Desirable
- Has an understanding of the three main areas of trust priorities: Improving patient care; Supporting our staff; Building for the future
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).