Theatre Practitioner – Scrub

You will work alongside our multi-disciplinary team with some of the most well renowned surgeons in the world. We are an independent charity based hospital with a history in dating back 160 years!

This role would ideally suit an experienced Scrub Nurse / Practitioner who is ready for the next step in their career. You will be passionate about high quality service delivery and patient care. You will ideally have a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience preferably working in both NHS and Private settings.

Am I the right person for this Theatre Practitioner – Scrub role?

Registered Nurse with recognised post graduate theatre qualification or equivalent experience or Registered ODP with cert HE/Diploma

Evidence of continuing professional development

Significant post registration skills

Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge base of theatre practice

Experience in Orthopaedics and Urology

Experience in a wide variety of surgeries

Specialist knowledge operating theatre care

The ability to communicate with clarity and intelligibility in both written and spoken English. Ability to build a rapport, listen, persuade and negotiate

Flexibility to change shifts when department needs change

Must be able to participate in the on call rota if required

Able to operate under pressure, cope with setbacks, self-aware

What are the Responsibilities of this Theatre Practitioner – Scrub role?

 

·       Exhibiting a high level of teamwork with the Theatre Suite and in the wider hospital environment.

·       Participate fully as a team member, including working in all areas of the theatre suite, to promote a cohesive team and the achievement of team objectives.

·       Effective management of resources within the department

·       Participate in education, training and development of other staff.

·       Ensure all equipment is checked prior to use and any faults reported immediately.

·       Help to prevent cross infection by observing departmental policy regarding dress, the maintenance of a clean working environment, decontamination and sterilisation procedures and a high level of aseptic practice.

·       Prepare patients for invasive procedures, both in anaesthetics and surgery.

·       Provide initial urgent or emergency care as required

·       Adhere to the procedures for the use of supplies, ordering requirements for the Department as directed by line manager.