Job summary
Theatre, Critical Care, Anaesthetics, Pre-op & Pain Day Surgery Theatre Band 5 - Permanent (full time) Are you a skilled and motivated Theatre Scrub Practitioner looking to join our dynamic and patient-focused peri-operative team within Theatre, working in Day Surgery Theatre, where you will provide high-quality scrub support across a range of surgical specialities, prepare theatres, manage instruments and equipment, maintain aseptic technique, support smooth theatre list flow, and contribute to excellent patient outcomes within a supportive and forward-thinking department committed to outstanding care?
Main duties of the job
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About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
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
Please refer to the person specification and the job description.
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
Please refer to the person specification and the job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN) or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)
- Good standard of general education
Desirable
- Basic resuscitation / ILS / IV therapy
Communication Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills -- written, verbal and IT with the ability to communicate clearly with members of the MDT, patients, families and carers
- IT literate, with the ability to use and learn theatre-specific digital systems
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Completion of a recognised theatre training programme or evidence of relevant perioperative experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Willingness to undertake further training relevant to the role
- Willingness to rotate across theatres within the Trust for professional development
Experience
Essential
- Current or recent experience working as a Theatre Scrub Practitioner in a theatre setting
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to provide holistic care to patients
- Ability to problem-solve and use sound clinical judgement
- Able to organise and prioritise workload effectively
Planning Skills
Essential
- Physical capability to perform the role with reasonable adjustments as required
- Able to cope with unpredictable work patterns and rapidly changing clinical situations
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
- Able to remain calm and effective when working under pressure
Management Skills
Essential
- Ability to support colleagues, including student nurses and ODPs
- Ability to keep accurate, confidential patient records
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN) or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)
- Good standard of general education
Desirable
- Basic resuscitation / ILS / IV therapy
Communication Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills -- written, verbal and IT with the ability to communicate clearly with members of the MDT, patients, families and carers
- IT literate, with the ability to use and learn theatre-specific digital systems
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Completion of a recognised theatre training programme or evidence of relevant perioperative experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Willingness to undertake further training relevant to the role
- Willingness to rotate across theatres within the Trust for professional development
Experience
Essential
- Current or recent experience working as a Theatre Scrub Practitioner in a theatre setting
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to provide holistic care to patients
- Ability to problem-solve and use sound clinical judgement
- Able to organise and prioritise workload effectively
Planning Skills
Essential
- Physical capability to perform the role with reasonable adjustments as required
- Able to cope with unpredictable work patterns and rapidly changing clinical situations
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
- Able to remain calm and effective when working under pressure
Management Skills
Essential
- Ability to support colleagues, including student nurses and ODPs
- Ability to keep accurate, confidential patient records
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).
