Bank Theatre Practitioner (Scrub)

NHS; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

The Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital is looking for an experienced dynamic and organised Theatre Practitioner/Scrub Nurse with a proven background, to join our team on a Bank Worker contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a hugely reputable organisation and provide the highest standards of care as Theatre Practitioner - Scrub.

Main duties of the job

Core Responsibilities:

• To assist the Theatre Manager and Theatre Team in the delivery, standards and management of patient care within the theatre.
• Provide skilled assistance to the surgeons (Surgical First Assistant desirable).
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing high quality pre and post-operative patient-centred care and customer service.
• Provide guidance, support and clinical scrub expertise and leadership to the Theatre team, whilst working closely with the senior team to ensure effective use of Theatre resources.
• Demonstrate clinical expertise in specialist area and act as a resource to proactively enhance the service to our clients.
• Ensure that the theatre is prepared for use on a daily basis in line with quality standards.
• Comply with internal procedures to ensure equipment is maintained/serviced in line with manufacturers instructions, reporting any defects and notifying the Theatre Manager and Deputy Theatre Manager.
• Ensure that all required documentation (legal, quality or other) is accurately maintained.
• In accordance with policies and procedures, ensure that medicines administration and management is carried out appropriately.
• Coordinate and maintain adequate stock levels of drugs, stores and implants liaising with the Theatre Manager and Procurement.
• Maintain effective communication across the Hospital, including with patients, team members and Consultants.

Who we are looking for:

• Registered with the NMC or HCPC essential.
• Strong clinical background as a Scrub Practitioner in all types of surgery including orthopaedics.
• Ability to demonstrate high standards of verbal and written communication.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work flexibly, take accountability and respond to urgent matters in a calm, well-measured and informed manner.
• Ability to present information accurately, clearly and concisely.

We are proud to be offering this opportunity as a Real Living Wage and Disability Confident Committed employer.

Job Type: Zero hours contract

Pay: From £20.00 per hour

Person Specification

Experience

• 2 years experience as Theatre Practitioner

Qualifications

• Strong clinical background as a Scrub Practitioner in all types of surgery including orthopaedics

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.