Theatre Practitioner - Scrub

Job summary

Are you an experienced Theatre Scrub Nurse? Do you have the passion to make a difference to patients? Are you looking for new role working full-time (37.5) hours?  We are looking for Scrub Practitioners with post qualification experience to join our team at a Good rated, modern, purpose built Hospital. As part of our professional, friendly and compassionate team you will do everything you can to ensure the patients treatment is of the highest standard.   When youre part of the Practice Plus Group team, you dont just have a job. You have a career. We work with you to help you grow in your role and take your career in the direction you want to go. If you want to move up the ladder, well support you. If you just want to stay in your role, thats fine too. Well help you be the best you can be.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for ensuring the continual cleanliness of the theatre and equipment. This role will enable you to develop and execute the correct procedures for ordering, receiving and transfer of blood and blood products as well as blood conservation. It goes without saying privacy and confidentiality are key throughout the team and you will act as an advocate for the patient in the intra-operative phase and be responsible for total patient care in the perioperative phase.   Working as part of a friendly, welcoming and expert multidisciplinary Theatre Team supported by our Theatre Manager. There is no night working, no Sunday's, no bank holidays and there is no on-call! You can have more time to do the things you love doing.

About us

You will be/have;

• Part 1 registered NMC Nurse with experience or a HCPC registered Operating Department Practitioner with experience in Scrub or Anaesthetics.  
• Be up to date with current research and developments in theatre practise you will have a sound knowledge of Health and Safety/Risk management within the operating department.
• Comfortable being responsible for ensuring the continual cleanliness of the theatre and equipment.

To apply for the role click on the link below. If you have any questions contact Kerry.Mills@practiceplusgroup.com in our friendly resourcing team. We will contact all shortlisted candidates but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an experienced Theatre Scrub Nurse? Do you have the passion to make a difference to patients? Are you looking for new role working full-time (37.5) hours?  We are looking for Scrub Practitioners with post qualification experience to join our team at a Good rated, modern, purpose built Hospital. As part of our professional, friendly and compassionate team you will do everything you can to ensure the patients treatment is of the highest standard.   When youre part of the Practice Plus Group team, you dont just have a job. You have a career. We work with you to help you grow in your role and take your career in the direction you want to go. If you want to move up the ladder, well support you. If you just want to stay in your role, thats fine too. Well help you be the best you can be.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Experience

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Additional Criteria

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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).