Job summary
A really interesting and exciting opportunity has risen for Band 6 Practitioners (Scrub Nurses) to join our friendly and dynamic theatre scrub team within Central Middlesex Hospital.
The successful candidates will have an opportunity to work in the 11 Operating Theatres within the elective pathways which provides a wide range of specialties such as Urology, ENT, elective Orthopaedic, Colorectal, General Surgical procedures.
If you are looking to further your career or, the opportunity to expand your skills in a variety of settings, then working with our amazing multidisciplinary theatre team at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust is the obvious next step in your career ladder!
Based on the trust values, we want you to be professional and be the best you can be able to provide safe and compassionate care to our patients. We promise to support you in achieving your goals through our in-house training and tertiary study at our affiliated universities.
The job will be based in Central Middlesex Hospital; however per times you will asked to work in other sites of the Trust (Northwick Park and/or Ealing). weekends and on-call is part of this position.
The north west London acute provider collaborative is made of up of Team LNWH, Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, Imperial Collage Healthcare NHS Trust, and The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
We're looking for a permanent, highly skilled, specialist team of healthcare professionals to care for our patients in theatres.
We are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic Registered Theatre Nurses (Team Leader) who have extensive post registration experience in an Colorectal, General Surgery, Urology Ophthalmology and ENT.
You will be leading a team of Scrub Practitioners to facilitate the smooth running of the Colorectal, Urology, General surgery, Ophthalmic and elective orthopaedic ensuring the day-to-day operation reflects the highest standard of governance, clinical effectiveness, and standards of care. You will, also, use your knowledge and experience to guide and support your team members whilst actively being involved in the delivery of patient care.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for organizing and delivering theatre care in the peri-operative setting.
- To act as a scrub team leader, organising and overseeing smooth running lists
- Be responsible for an identified group of staff, developing, training, monitoring, and documenting the development of their clinical skills
- To establish, lead and maintain high standard of pre/peri and postoperative care
- To contribute positively towards the delivery of a cost-effective service, adjusting staffing levels to meet demand and assisting the clinical co-ordinators to keep within agreed resources
The service will be working six days per week and to meet the needs of the Trusts services, you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work.
Required to participate in CMH on call rota
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for organizing and delivering theatre care in the peri-operative setting.
- To act as a scrub team leader, organising and overseeing smooth running lists
- Be responsible for an identified group of staff, developing, training, monitoring, and documenting the development of their clinical skills
- To establish, lead and maintain high standard of pre/peri and postoperative care
- To contribute positively towards the delivery of a cost-effective service, adjusting staffing levels to meet demand and assisting the clinical co-ordinators to keep within agreed resources
The service will be working six days per week and to meet the needs of the Trusts services, you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work.
Required to participate in CMH on call rota
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Eucation and Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse or registered ODP
- Teaching and Supervision qualification
Desirable
- L6 or above academic level
- Management training
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in theatre scrub and team lead in orthopaedic theatre
- Evidence of continuous Professional Development
- Teaching and assessment experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of current issues in operating theatre
- Knowledge of people management
Skill and Ability
Essential
- Ability to organise day to day theatre activities
- Abilty to Lead and delegate appropriately in Theatre
- Excellent verbal and written and interpersonal communication skill
Desirable
- Appraisal skill
- Competent IT skill
Value and Attribute
Essential
- Demonstrate HEART value and compression in practice
- Positively influence others in your daily activities and communication
Desirable
- Flexible approach to service development request
- Critical analysis and reflect on own practice to seek improvement
Person Specification
Eucation and Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse or registered ODP
- Teaching and Supervision qualification
Desirable
- L6 or above academic level
- Management training
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in theatre scrub and team lead in orthopaedic theatre
- Evidence of continuous Professional Development
- Teaching and assessment experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of current issues in operating theatre
- Knowledge of people management
Skill and Ability
Essential
- Ability to organise day to day theatre activities
- Abilty to Lead and delegate appropriately in Theatre
- Excellent verbal and written and interpersonal communication skill
Desirable
- Appraisal skill
- Competent IT skill
Value and Attribute
Essential
- Demonstrate HEART value and compression in practice
- Positively influence others in your daily activities and communication
Desirable
- Flexible approach to service development request
- Critical analysis and reflect on own practice to seek improvement
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
