Job summary
Sister/ODP Scrub Practitioner
Band 6 - 37.5 hours per week
Tameside hospital is on a journey, it is an exciting place to work, have you got the right values, behaviors, do you want to be part of this journey?
We are looking to recruit a sister/charge nurse/ODP to support our patients, and our staff and ensure we give an excellent service that values everybody, every time, all the time.
We are looking for experienced, inspirational nurses to join our team. Working in collaboration with the nursing, consultant and the management team. You will be part of our journey to continue our drive towards excellence.
We have invested significantly into the nursing skill mix, this coupled with patient pathway redesigns, a patient safety and governance structure to drive quality improvements, all makes Tameside a hospital a place where you can make a difference and feel part of a team.
Main duties of the job
This role will hold key responsibility for Scrub and will provide effective leadership for designated areas of responsibility and be responsible to the Band 7 Team Leader accountable for these areas.
- To utilise and further enhance existing skills that enable the post holder to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care within sphere of responsibility.
- To ensure all patients receive high quality patient centred care.
- Demonstrate an extensive knowledge base of theatre practice in relation to Scrub.
- To assist in the management and organisation of work in the clinical area.
- To always, act in a manner consistent with the NMC/HCPC Code of Professional Conduct carrying out his/her duties in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We have invested significantly into the nursing skill mix, this coupled with patient pathway redesigns, a patient safety and governance structure to drive quality improvements, all makes Tameside a hospital a place where you can make a difference and feel part of a team.
The post holder will be expected to support the Team Leaders and Matron and the senior nursing team across the Elective division. The role will be to deliver the Trusts nursing agenda in conjunction with Theatres ensuring that both local and national CQINN, KPS and IPS standards are achieved.
In addition to a robust focus that clearly demonstrates that quality patient care, experience and safety is maintained at all times to provide assurance that patient is at the heart of all we do.
They will support the delivery of the patient experience, nursing, safety and quality agenda across the Theatres working in partnership and collaboratively with their colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We have invested significantly into the nursing skill mix, this coupled with patient pathway redesigns, a patient safety and governance structure to drive quality improvements, all makes Tameside a hospital a place where you can make a difference and feel part of a team.
The post holder will be expected to support the Team Leaders and Matron and the senior nursing team across the Elective division. The role will be to deliver the Trusts nursing agenda in conjunction with Theatres ensuring that both local and national CQINN, KPS and IPS standards are achieved.
In addition to a robust focus that clearly demonstrates that quality patient care, experience and safety is maintained at all times to provide assurance that patient is at the heart of all we do.
They will support the delivery of the patient experience, nursing, safety and quality agenda across the Theatres working in partnership and collaboratively with their colleagues.
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential
- Registered Nurse/ODP with current registration
- Diploma/Degree or working towards
- Previous/current experience working within Scrub
- Knowledge of Professional Scope of Practice
- Mentorship or Teaching and assessing
Desirable
- Knowledge of Record Keeping
- Knowledge of Health and Safety
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and Risk Management
- Committed to Professional and Personal Development
- Post Registration qualification relevant to the Specialist area
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential
- Registered Nurse/ODP with current registration
- Diploma/Degree or working towards
- Previous/current experience working within Scrub
- Knowledge of Professional Scope of Practice
- Mentorship or Teaching and assessing
Desirable
- Knowledge of Record Keeping
- Knowledge of Health and Safety
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and Risk Management
- Committed to Professional and Personal Development
- Post Registration qualification relevant to the Specialist area
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).
