Senior Scrub Theatre Nurses and ODP- Cepod/Vascular theatres

Job summary

• To support and deputise for the Theatre Sister or Charge Nurse/ODP to ensure the provision of excellent nursing care and the effective management of staff and other resources.
• Also to carry out the day-to-day management and co-ordination of the theatre area /department.
• To take charge of the unit on a regular basis and manage a cohort of staff in the department with minimal supervision.
• To ensure that there are education and training opportunities for all staff, including pre and post registration students and /or providing specialist knowledge if working in a clinical area where a post registration course is essential e.g. critical care setting.

Main duties of the job

• We are looking for enthusiastic Band 5 RN/ODP or band 6 scrub staff nurses/ ODP who are interested in gaining further leadership and management skills in this innovative and busy specialty.
• Successful post holder will already possess excellent communication skills and enjoy working in a small, busy and dedicated team.
• You will need to be RN or Registered ODP with a minimum of 2 years' experience in scrub ( at least 1year in EMERGENCY/ VASCULAR theatres) at band 5/6 level.
• The successful applicants must have experience in scrubbing for complex GENERAL, VASCULAR, ENT ,MAX FAX AND PLASTIC cases.
• The post holder will be also working weekends , bank holidays and night duty as part of their rota rotation.,
• The successful applicant will be expected to support their Band 7 Team Leader through effective leadership and management of the team and the ability to prioritise and organise the day to day running of theatres.
• A positive approach which focuses on supporting and motivating others is essential as well as ability to challenge poor practice and behaviours.
• This position will require someone that is confident in their knowledge anddelivery of excellence in every aspect of patient care and day to day leadership.
• They will be visible and assertive figure for staff, patients and relatives and able demonstrate commitment to delivering a safe, high quality current evidence based practice.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.