Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our service for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated theatre scrub nurse to join our friendly dynamic hard-working theatre team.The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Trust is a busy district general hospital situated near to London's Heathrow Airport.The work is interesting and varied, the pace is fast but we can offer you a friendly and supportive environment with an excellent record of commitment to continuing professional development together with all the benefits of working for a Foundation Trust.
Our theatre suite at Hillingdon has 7 theatres and 1 recovery unit.
The specialities include orthopaedics, urology, gynaecology, ophthalmology, oral, general surgery, colorectal, robotic and upper GIOur theatre suite at Mount Vernon has 4 theatres and 1 recovery unit. The specialities include orthopaedics, urology, general and ophthalmic.You will be fully supported in your role by the Theatre Sisters and the general manager for theatres, anaesthetics and pre-operative assessmentA commitment to participate in shift work, on-calls, nights and weekends is essential.
Main duties of the job
1. To scrub for a variety of surgical specialities in line with the below responsibilities.
2. Participate in all ward activities as an effective team member, supporting the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse and Sister, taking delegated team leadership responsibilities.
3. To assess care needs, and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
4. To teach and supervise qualified and unqualified staff, and to act as a role model to junior staff.
5. To take responsibility and accountability for a group of patients.
About us
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.
The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.
We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Ensure that research based nursing care within the ward is of a high standard and in accordance with Hospital policies and procedures. By monitoring patient care, supervising juniors, and evaluating the care that is delivered.
2. Maintain individual patient care plans, evaluating and updating them asnecessary to ensure that the patients physical, social and psychological needs are met.
3. Ensure that all patients nutritional and personal hygiene needs are met.
4. Adhere to strict compliance with Trust Infection Control policies and procedures and ensure junior staff and learners are aware of their responsibility, observe staff practice and advise/educate as necessary.
5. Assist with the introduction and implementation of new ideas and methods of nursing care, including research methods.
6. To actively seek the views of patients, carers and relatives on the care and services provided.
7. Develop and practice appropriate extended roles to meet the needs of the patient, e.g. IV cannulation, phlebotomy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Ensure that research based nursing care within the ward is of a high standard and in accordance with Hospital policies and procedures. By monitoring patient care, supervising juniors, and evaluating the care that is delivered.
2. Maintain individual patient care plans, evaluating and updating them asnecessary to ensure that the patients physical, social and psychological needs are met.
3. Ensure that all patients nutritional and personal hygiene needs are met.
4. Adhere to strict compliance with Trust Infection Control policies and procedures and ensure junior staff and learners are aware of their responsibility, observe staff practice and advise/educate as necessary.
5. Assist with the introduction and implementation of new ideas and methods of nursing care, including research methods.
6. To actively seek the views of patients, carers and relatives on the care and services provided.
7. Develop and practice appropriate extended roles to meet the needs of the patient, e.g. IV cannulation, phlebotomy.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Current RN/AHP, registration with NMC/HCPC any other relevant post registration qualifications
- Evidence of study at Degree level /Experience in relevant field
- Theatre / Recovery Course
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a band 5 Theatre scrub nurse
Desirable
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Current RN/AHP, registration with NMC/HCPC any other relevant post registration qualifications
- Evidence of study at Degree level /Experience in relevant field
- Theatre / Recovery Course
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a band 5 Theatre scrub nurse
Desirable
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).
