Job summary
Have you wondered what working in an Elective Surgical Hub may look like?
Are you considering a move in your career and would like to hear more in relation to the opportunities we have available?
We are opening our doors at Hartlepool Hospital on Saturday 22nd June between 10am and 2pm for you to explore our Orthopaedic Operating theatres and learn what the Trust has to offer.
Please note: This is an advert for an open day only - please do not submit an application.
Main duties of the job
Registered experienced Orthopaedic Scrub Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner, knowledge and experience of arthroplasty both primary hip and Knees and also revision surgery, elective hand surgery, hand trauma, foot and ankle, upper limb and spinal surgery. The practitioner would be responsible for ensuring an efficient and safe theatre environment, supporting junior members of the team, communicating with the theatre team and wider stakeholders, ensuring all equipment and implants are available prior to procedure and be an advocate for the patient during their time within the department. Develop skills supporting the implementation of the Zimmer rosa robot. Undertake necessary training and education to support the role and to enhance learning and development.
About us
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Elective surgical hub was accredited in December 2023 at Hartlepool Hospital and is one of the first in the region and one of only 95 in the country. The expansion of services at Hartlepool Hospital is underway within theatres to expand our current capacity and ensure that we have a skilled workforce to support with the NHS England, Getting it Right First Time model. In order to further develop we are now recruiting experienced orthopaedic scrub practitioners. In return we can offer staff excellent work life balance, commitment to education and development of staff, progression opportunities, tailored education via our 2 dedicated theatre clinical educators, opportunity to further develop with Teesside University courses and modules, access to both internal and external training days/conferences.
A comprehensive Job Description is attached to the this open day advertisement.
If this interests you and you wish to learn more please come and join us on Saturday 22nd June, 10am to 2pm in Main Theatres at Hartlepool Hospital. This will be an opportunity for you to meet the teams, talk to current staff, see first hand the development opportunities that await you and if this is for you then we are offering interview panels on the day.
To register your interest - please email deborah.harris8@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Elective surgical hub was accredited in December 2023 at Hartlepool Hospital and is one of the first in the region and one of only 95 in the country. The expansion of services at Hartlepool Hospital is underway within theatres to expand our current capacity and ensure that we have a skilled workforce to support with the NHS England, Getting it Right First Time model. In order to further develop we are now recruiting experienced orthopaedic scrub practitioners. In return we can offer staff excellent work life balance, commitment to education and development of staff, progression opportunities, tailored education via our 2 dedicated theatre clinical educators, opportunity to further develop with Teesside University courses and modules, access to both internal and external training days/conferences.
A comprehensive Job Description is attached to the this open day advertisement.
If this interests you and you wish to learn more please come and join us on Saturday 22nd June, 10am to 2pm in Main Theatres at Hartlepool Hospital. This will be an opportunity for you to meet the teams, talk to current staff, see first hand the development opportunities that await you and if this is for you then we are offering interview panels on the day.
To register your interest - please email deborah.harris8@nhs.net
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 12 months within orthopaedic theatres
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level registration or Minimum NVQ level 2 in operating department practice
- Relevant teaching certificate
Desirable
- Degree in nursing or operating department practice
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 12 months within orthopaedic theatres
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level registration or Minimum NVQ level 2 in operating department practice
- Relevant teaching certificate
Desirable
- Degree in nursing or operating department practice
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).
