Band 6 Senior Theatre Practitioner

Job summary

Band 6 NURSE/ODP Orthopaedic Scrub

Operating Theatres County Hospital Stafford-

We have an exciting opportunity for applications from enthusiastic individuals to work within our busy theatre complex's as a senior operating department practitioner / registered nurse undertaking orthopaedic scrub.

We are looking for a Theatre Practitioner, Registered Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner for full time position, however part time would be considered.

Theatre is a fast paced environment where a positive attitude, energy and innovation are welcomed. As a team leader you will be expected to deliver high standards of perioperative care, and have the ability to support and develop your own skills andfacilitate / support and develop the team to provideexcellent patient care within the department.

We ask that applicants have a minimum of 2 years' experience at band 5 and can demonstrate leadership skills and qualities. You will be expected to lead a team in theatre and at times the department.

Main duties of the job

We require you to have excellent scrub and leadership skills, the successful candidate will work a 4 day week that will include weekends and a night rota. In turn, we can offer you a structured preceptorship and induction programme for all new members of staff, plus access to on-going continuing professional education and development, appraisal and clinical supervision.Please understand that although this position is at County hospital we are one hospital with Royal Stoke and you may-be required to work there on occasion.

Senior Orthopaedic scrub staff will need to take responsibility for the smooth running of the operating list supporting the team in theatre. There may be occasions' when you would be required to work within a non-orthopaedic specialities.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

Theatres in County Hospital comprises of three areas; a seven suite operating theatre. An ambulatory Hand unit "North Midlands Hand Centre" and a further ambulatory treatment suite "Staffordshire Treatment Suite" which currently has two procedure rooms with a further two rooms planned for future use.

Royal Stoke is the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

County

Weston Road

Stafford

ST16 3SA

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

County

Weston Road

Stafford

ST16 3SA

Employer's website

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

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