Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Theatre Practitioner - General Surgical Scrub

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Job summary

We are looking for energetic, motivated Nurses/Operating Department Practitioners within Surgery (SCRUB). Candidates should be ambitious individuals who can help drive our department into the future. If you are forward thinking with the motivation to progress and have an eye for performance and delivery, then we are looking for you.

Previous experience in a perioperative or surgical nursing environment would be an advantage but full training and support will be given for those enthusiastic to join our team.

Main duties of the job

Carry out scrub duties according to policies and procedures, contributing to quality improvement, and promoting best evidence based practice.

  • Benefits and opportunities

    • A range of rotational learning opportunities and courses
    • With flexible working patterns, you will be free to discuss your own personal needs and we will do our best to support you in line with departmental requirements
    • Full or part-time hours
    • Enhanced unsocial working rates across nights and weekends
    • Competitive bank rates for additional work
    • A weekend waiting list initiative at Double time
    • A unique new starter program, to ensure your transition into our department is a smooth one, guiding you through a training package to suit your needs, along with mentors and line managers for added support and security.

About us

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff well-being, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial well-being. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Details

Date posted

14 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

427-6901486

Job locations

Royal United Hospital

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • State Registered with Nursing & Midwifery Council or HCPC

Desirable

  • Post-registration training preferably in speciality area

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice, particularly within specialty area and the application of this in practice.
  • Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of nursing knowledge& practice after qualification & preceptorship

Desirable

  • Experience of taking charge of a ward and delegating responsibilities
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • State Registered with Nursing & Midwifery Council or HCPC

Desirable

  • Post-registration training preferably in speciality area

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice, particularly within specialty area and the application of this in practice.
  • Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of nursing knowledge& practice after qualification & preceptorship

Desirable

  • Experience of taking charge of a ward and delegating responsibilities

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospital

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospital

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Theatre Practitioner, Lead PAW Obs & Gynae

Susie Hood

s.hood1@nhs.net

01225824172

Details

Date posted

14 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

427-6901486

Job locations

Royal United Hospital

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


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