Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Scrub Nurse

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Job summary

Are you a dedicated and skilled nursing professional looking to make a difference in the surgical field? We are seeking aScrub Nursewho is eager to learn, thrives under pressure, and can adapt and refine their skills according to the demands of our dynamic unit. In this role, you will plan and deliver specialized, high-quality care to patients peri-operatively, in line with our intraoperative plans. Your expertise will be crucial in leading the scrub team, carrying out tasks related to scrubbing and circulating, and working alongside surgeons and anaesthetists to provide the best care possible to patients under anaesthesia.

Our team is committed to excellence in every aspect of our service, and we are looking for someone who takes pride in our values of always doing our best, listening, understanding, and valuing what our service users tell us. You will be expected to be open, honest, straightforward, and reliable, relating to everyone as an individual. Your ability to handle high-pressure situations with calm and professionalism will be key to your success in this role.

We believe in creating aninclusive and supportive workplacewhere everyone feels valued and respected. We are looking for someone who can work collaboratively with a diverse team of healthcare professionals and provide empathetic care to our patients. Your dedication and talent will drive success not just within our unit but across the entire Trust.

Main duties of the job

  • The post holder will work with the theatre manager and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of care and staff development, as part of the theatre team. In addition he/she will provide specialist care and/or support and deputise for the Team Leader/Clinical Coordinator in the management of the clinical area. This will involve dealing with complex situations and having to take appropriate action in emergency or unforeseen situations.
  • Following progression through the foundation gateway, the post holder will be supported to develop the skills and knowledge to progress through the second gateway when they will be expected to carry out all relevant duties without supervision, as delegated by line manager.
  • Provide specialist advice to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients/clients and relatives/carers without supervision in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.
  • To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Details

Date posted

03 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,806 to £53,134 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-SCCS-1824

Job locations

Charing Cross Hospital

Fulham Palace Rd

London

W6 8RF


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse

Desirable

  • Leadership Course

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 3 years at pay band 5 within a relevant speciality.
  • Experience of supervision of junior staff, teaching mentoring or equivalent course
  • For specialist areas able to demonstrate specialist knowledge of patient group

Desirable

  • Evidence of continuing professional development, this will be a relevant post-registration qualification or equivalent experience
  • Experience of change management

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

  • Competent interpersonal skills
  • Basic IT skills
  • Able to manage difficult situations.
  • Effective time management for self and others
  • Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC or HPC Code of Professional Conduct

Desirable

  • Able to manage difficult situations effectively
Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse

Desirable

  • Leadership Course

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 3 years at pay band 5 within a relevant speciality.
  • Experience of supervision of junior staff, teaching mentoring or equivalent course
  • For specialist areas able to demonstrate specialist knowledge of patient group

Desirable

  • Evidence of continuing professional development, this will be a relevant post-registration qualification or equivalent experience
  • Experience of change management

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

  • Competent interpersonal skills
  • Basic IT skills
  • Able to manage difficult situations.
  • Effective time management for self and others
  • Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC or HPC Code of Professional Conduct

Desirable

  • Able to manage difficult situations effectively

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

Fulham Palace Rd

London

W6 8RF


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

Fulham Palace Rd

London

W6 8RF


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Theatre Manager

Sherrane Clarke

sherrane.clarke@nhs.net

02033111456

Details

Date posted

03 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,806 to £53,134 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-SCCS-1824

Job locations

Charing Cross Hospital

Fulham Palace Rd

London

W6 8RF


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