Band 5 Scrub Practitioners

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking dedicated nurses to join their team. You will engage in a professional role within an operational theatre environment, executing surgical checks and supporting healthcare teams. This position welcomes both experienced and newly registered practitioners, offering essential training for career progression. With a commitment to patient-centered care and interdisciplinary collaboration, this role supports the Trust's high-quality healthcare standards.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Practitioner with NMC or HCPC registration.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Training provided for newly registered practitioners.

Responsibilities

• Undertake all activities in a professional and proficient manner.
• Carry out scrub duties according to policies and procedures.
• Assemble, prepare, and coordinate surgical equipment.
• Act in the circulating role, promoting patient focused care.
• Work competently in various specialities for patients.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Patient focused approach

Education

Registered Nurse or Practitioner with NMC or HCPC registration

Job description

Overview

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of about 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff.

As one of the largest NHS Trusts in the region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. State‑of‑the‑art facilities place us at the heart of cutting‑edge healthcare. Travel between hospital sites may be required. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

Responsibilities

• Undertake all activities in a professional and proficient manner, including mandatory surgical checks prior to the start of the procedure, during and pre wound closure.
• Carry out scrub duties according to policies and procedures, contributing to quality improvement and promoting best evidence based practice.
• Assemble, check, prepare, and coordinate the use of surgical equipment, drugs and consumables for a wide range of operative procedures.
• Act in the circulating role, promoting a patient focused approach to care in collaboration with all relevant healthcare professionals.
• Work as part of theatre team to assist or circulate for surgical procedures.
• Work competently in a variety of specialities for paediatric and adult patients.
• Practice in accordance with the NMC / HCPC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust policies and procedures.
• Work within the Operating Theatre and Maternity undertaking competencies as required.
• Be an effective team member and promote interdisciplinary working, with outcomes aimed at the best interests of patients and cohesive service delivery.
• Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal and audits.
• Sustain and improve own knowledge and professional competence, reporting to senior staff any deficits that impinge on practice in a timely fashion while meeting the needs of the service.
• Implement and evaluate care plans as appropriate to surgical requirements and patients condition.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Practitioner with NMC or HCPC registration.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team and in sensitive and challenging situations.
• Experienced or non‑experienced staff are welcome; training can be provided to newly registered practitioners and to those looking for a new career direction.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when a sufficient number of applications have been received. Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.