Job summary
County
Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust invite applications for the position
of Scrub Team Leader for our site at Darlington Memorial Hospital.
The pandemic has
demonstrated the value of our greatest asset our employees. The dedication
and support that our workforce have provided has been second to none and here
at CDDFT we are extremely proud of them.
We care for our colleagues,
and as a modern day employer in the NHS we realise that prospective employees
can choose where they wish to work. That is why in our opinion, the health and
wellbeing support we offer our staff is second to none.
Our
Theatre team are friendly and supportive, encouraging professional development
to enhance skills and professional competence. The departmental Practice
Development team, in coordination with the Theatre Management team, support the
staff members to identify and realise areas for career progression, both on an
individual basis and also as a team approach to achieving their highest
potential.
Main duties of the job
Prioritise daily activities to respond to
changing circumstances, providing a seamless service to users.
Develop work plans and
allocate work, consistent with departmental objectives, ensuring these are realistic
and achievable, taking into account multidisciplinary team members abilities
and developmental needs.
Contribute to recruitment
and retention using agreed methods and protocols for staffing and skill mix
Objectively assess the work
of multidisciplinary team members, providing clear constructive feedback in a
manner most likely to improve/maintain performance.
Contribute to the ongoing
audit cycle to identify issues which arise during the perioperative phase.
Participate in effective implementation of measures to combat these issues.
Participate in direct care
needs of the patient, providing expert knowledge of clinical specialities and
act as a role model
Monitor the standards of
assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
Be proactive
with audit and monitoring of documentation to ensure that it is produced in
accordance with Trust policy and also NMC/HCPC guidelines.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
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success
For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
provide patient care within the perioperative environment and act as a skilled
member of the multidisciplinary team.
To assess care needs,
develop programmes of care and implement and evaluate these programmes of care,
carrying out all relevant forms of peri-operative patient care without direct
supervision over a 24 hour period, caring for both adult and paediatric
patients undergoing routine and emergency surgery.
DIMENSIONS OF THE JOB
To provide perioperative
care within the theatre environment, across the range of specialities offered
by the Trust.
The care to be delivered in
line with both local and national policies, procedures and guidelines.
TRUST BEHAVIOURS FRAMEWORK
Patients, public and staff
have helped develop the Trusts Behaviours Framework of Values that inspire
passion in the NHS and that should underpin everything it does. The NHS values
provide common ground for co-operation to achieve shared aspirations, at all
levels of the NHS. The post holder is required to commit to delivering the
actions in the Trusts Behaviours Framework:
Working together for
patients
Patients come first in
everything we do. We fully involve patients, staff, families, carers,
communities, and professionals inside and outside the NHS. We speak up when things go wrong.
Respect and Dignity. We
value every person whether patient, their families or carers, or staff as
an individual, respect their aspirations and commitments in life, and seek to
understand their priorities, needs, abilities and limits.
Commitment to quality of
care. We earn the trust placed in us by insisting on quality and striving to
get the basics of quality of care safety, effectiveness and patient
experience right every time.
Compassion. We ensure that
compassion is central to the care we provide and respond with humanity and
kindness to each persons pain, distress, anxiety or need.
Improving lives. We strive
to improve health and wellbeing and peoples experiences of the NHS.
Everyone counts. We
maximise our resources for the benefit of the whole community, and make sure
nobody is discriminated against or left behind. All employees are required to
promote high quality care and good health and wellbeing through the enduring
values described by the Department of Health: The 6Cs care, compassion,
competence, communication, courage and commitment.
Duty of Candour
All employees are required
to comply with the Statutory Duty of Candour: The volunteering of all relevant
information to persons who have or may have been harmed by the provision of
services, whether or not information has been requested and whether or not a
complaint or a report of that provision has been made
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
provide patient care within the perioperative environment and act as a skilled
member of the multidisciplinary team.
To assess care needs,
develop programmes of care and implement and evaluate these programmes of care,
carrying out all relevant forms of peri-operative patient care without direct
supervision over a 24 hour period, caring for both adult and paediatric
patients undergoing routine and emergency surgery.
DIMENSIONS OF THE JOB
To provide perioperative
care within the theatre environment, across the range of specialities offered
by the Trust.
The care to be delivered in
line with both local and national policies, procedures and guidelines.
TRUST BEHAVIOURS FRAMEWORK
Patients, public and staff
have helped develop the Trusts Behaviours Framework of Values that inspire
passion in the NHS and that should underpin everything it does. The NHS values
provide common ground for co-operation to achieve shared aspirations, at all
levels of the NHS. The post holder is required to commit to delivering the
actions in the Trusts Behaviours Framework:
Working together for
patients
Patients come first in
everything we do. We fully involve patients, staff, families, carers,
communities, and professionals inside and outside the NHS. We speak up when things go wrong.
Respect and Dignity. We
value every person whether patient, their families or carers, or staff as
an individual, respect their aspirations and commitments in life, and seek to
understand their priorities, needs, abilities and limits.
Commitment to quality of
care. We earn the trust placed in us by insisting on quality and striving to
get the basics of quality of care safety, effectiveness and patient
experience right every time.
Compassion. We ensure that
compassion is central to the care we provide and respond with humanity and
kindness to each persons pain, distress, anxiety or need.
Improving lives. We strive
to improve health and wellbeing and peoples experiences of the NHS.
Everyone counts. We
maximise our resources for the benefit of the whole community, and make sure
nobody is discriminated against or left behind. All employees are required to
promote high quality care and good health and wellbeing through the enduring
values described by the Department of Health: The 6Cs care, compassion,
competence, communication, courage and commitment.
Duty of Candour
All employees are required
to comply with the Statutory Duty of Candour: The volunteering of all relevant
information to persons who have or may have been harmed by the provision of
services, whether or not information has been requested and whether or not a
complaint or a report of that provision has been made
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Computer skills. Specific skills relevant to area of practice. Recruitment and selection skills.
Experience
Essential
- Existing experience as an scrub practitioner.
Desirable
- Experience leading a team.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse /Operating Department Practitioner.
Desirable
- Experience as a Registered Nurse / ODP within the Operating Theatre.Teaching and assessing qualification or willingness to work towards.Diploma or degree or willingness to work towards or relevant practical experience within the department specialities. Leadership qualification.
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered with NMC or HCPC
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Computer skills. Specific skills relevant to area of practice. Recruitment and selection skills.
Experience
Essential
- Existing experience as an scrub practitioner.
Desirable
- Experience leading a team.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse /Operating Department Practitioner.
Desirable
- Experience as a Registered Nurse / ODP within the Operating Theatre.Teaching and assessing qualification or willingness to work towards.Diploma or degree or willingness to work towards or relevant practical experience within the department specialities. Leadership qualification.
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered with NMC or HCPC
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
