Theatre Practitioner Scrub

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit registered practitioners (ODP or RGNs), to work within our 8 operating Theatres. We can offer placements and offer family flexible working in scrub in a range of specialties including Orthopaedics, Vascular, Gynae, Urology, Breast, Upper GI, Gynae Oncology, Colorectal and Bariatrics.

If you would like the opportunity to move to the county town of Taunton in Somerset in the beautiful southwest of England close to areas of outstanding natural beauty and easy access to the coast.

Ideally the applicant will have skills or knowledge in scrub, but relevant training will be provided. Eagerness to learn is essential, along with flexibility and a team working approach.

If you would like to develop your skills further then we would love to hear from you. Join us, share our values and invest in your future. We offer flexible interview options and welcome informal visits.

Are you:

  • An experienced theatre RN or ODP working in Scrub with NMC/HCPC registration, looking to relocate and a new challenge?
  • An experienced/ newly qualified ODP, excited about starting a new career in theatre and developing your role.

Main duties of the job

Successful applicants will play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care. Applicants must be dedicated to improving and encouraging positive patient experiences.

We expect all of our staff to demonstrate the Trust values of outstanding care, listening and leading; and working together.

You need to work as part of a team, possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, demonstrate an understanding of issues of confidentiality and have recent proven experience in an acute hospital setting.

About us

This is an opportunity to work in the county town of Taunton, Somerset in the beautiful southwest of England close to areas of outstanding natural beauty and easy access to the coast.

Benefits of working for us:

  • Full NHS terms and conditions including a benefits package with competitive pay rates and increments, annual leave of 27 days increasing to 33 days after 10 years, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements
  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme to which you and the Trust contribute
  • A wide and diverse range of training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training
  • The Trust supports a healthy work life balance and all staff have access to an Occupational Health Service to support you at work
  • Dedicated well-being services for all employees
  • Flexible working where possible
  • Onsite nursery
  • Discounts for local and national retailers

If you would like to work in this exciting and challenging environment, whilst developing your skills further then we would like to hear from you. Join us, share our values and invest in your future. We offer flexible interview options and welcome informal visits.

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Our values are simple: Outstanding Care, Working Together, Listening and Leading. We recognise that our staff are our most valuable resource, we are proud of the excellent levels of service our Trust provides to our service users and the skills and dedication of our staff.

Date posted

18 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-CR5029450-B

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Parkfield Drive

Taunton

TA1 5DA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN/ODP
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients and the multidisciplinary team
  • Demonstrates Trust values and their application to practice

Desirable

  • Mentorship qualification
  • Theatre qualification
  • 8 years+ scrub theatre experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN/ODP
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients and the multidisciplinary team
  • Demonstrates Trust values and their application to practice

Desirable

  • Mentorship qualification
  • Theatre qualification
  • 8 years+ scrub theatre experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Parkfield Drive

Taunton

TA1 5DA


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Parkfield Drive

Taunton

TA1 5DA


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Manager General Theatres

Wambui Wamugunda

wambui.wamugunda@somersetft.nhs.uk

01823342332

Date posted

18 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-CR5029450-B

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Parkfield Drive

Taunton

TA1 5DA


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