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
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Musgrove Park Hospital
Parkfield Drive
Taunton
TA1 5DA
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