Job summary
The successful applicant will be a registered Nurse/operating theatre practitioner with a substantial general surgery scrub experience. You will be responsible for leading a theatre team on a day to day basis, whilst supporting the longer-term planning of care delivery within one specific speciality. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work using your own initiative as well as working effectively within a team.
Stoke Mandeville Hospital is proud of the safe and effective care which we deliver. We are now looking for a flexible, self-motivated, experienced theatre scrub practitioner to take on this exciting and challenging role in our team. As the emergency surgery site for the Trust, our department mainly support operations across a range of emergency and trauma General surgery, Plastic surgery, Urology, Trauma orthopaedics, Gynaecology and Obstetrics.
Main duties of the job
Act as a credible, visible role model for all junior theatre staff.
To support the theatre team in resolving clinical and operational issues on a shift by shift basis whilst ensuring that best practice care is delivered.
To work in collaboration with the theatre manager to establish cleanliness culture across the department ensuring that the patient environment is well-maintained, clean and safe.
To work with the theatre manager, the Infection Prevention Control Team and the domestic support team to ensure adherence to cleaning contracts are maintained and monitored ensuring that any issues are escalated in a timely manner.
The post holder will need to maintain and supervise junior members of staff in ensuring that the theatre care delivered to all patients is established on an individual assessment, it is planned evidence-based care, it is documented that it is implemented and it is evaluated as to effectiveness.
The post holder will be expected to work closely with the theatre manager to ensure that quality driven indicators are monitored through audit within the area.
Ensuring high standards are maintained that promote best outcomes for patients.
Provide appropriate and consistent professional advice to other members of the theatre team.
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, youll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. Listen
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
Were committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- RN (adult) or ODP
- Diploma in related field or equivalent in related field
- Relevant post registration experience
Desirable
- Completion of appropriate leadership and Management programme
- Teaching and Assessment recognised qualification
- Recognised advanced communication skills
- degree in related field or willingness to work towards
Speciality Specific
Desirable
- Recognised advanced specialist training in chosen field or relevant experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at band 5 in scrub role
- Previous experience in teaching, coaching, mentoring
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to use word, excel and power point to level of producing document or reports
- Dexterity required for administration of medicines and clinical interventions
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate appropriate non-antagonistic behaviour in stressful situation
- Evidence of participation of audit, research and development of staff
- Ability to plan and organise complex activities, or programmes that may adjustment depending on activity
Special Circumstances
Essential
- Good team worker
- Ability to take part on the on call rota
Desirable
- Post holder may be required to work across all sites and will be required to travel in a timely manner
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- RN (adult) or ODP
- Diploma in related field or equivalent in related field
- Relevant post registration experience
Desirable
- Completion of appropriate leadership and Management programme
- Teaching and Assessment recognised qualification
- Recognised advanced communication skills
- degree in related field or willingness to work towards
Speciality Specific
Desirable
- Recognised advanced specialist training in chosen field or relevant experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at band 5 in scrub role
- Previous experience in teaching, coaching, mentoring
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to use word, excel and power point to level of producing document or reports
- Dexterity required for administration of medicines and clinical interventions
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate appropriate non-antagonistic behaviour in stressful situation
- Evidence of participation of audit, research and development of staff
- Ability to plan and organise complex activities, or programmes that may adjustment depending on activity
Special Circumstances
Essential
- Good team worker
- Ability to take part on the on call rota
Desirable
- Post holder may be required to work across all sites and will be required to travel in a timely manner
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).
