Bank Theatre Practitioner - Scrub (RN / ODP)

NHS; Hereford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare charity is seeking a Bank Theatre Practitioner in Hereford to deliver high-quality perioperative care. The role involves working in a multi-disciplinary team, utilizing advanced technology, and supervising junior staff. Candidates need to be registered as a Scrub Practitioner with relevant experience. The position offers part-time hours with flexible scheduling and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement

Pension Scheme access

Discounted gym membership (£25 per month)

Qualifications

• Registered with the appropriate governing body (NMC or HCPC).
• Post-registration Scrub experience within a Theatre environment.
• Ability to supervise and support junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Work in a multi-disciplinary team to provide perioperative care.
• Utilize state-of-the-art technology and equipment.
• Create clinically effective patient care experiences.

Skills

Empathy

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Team player

Education

Registered as Scrub Practitioner or Theatre Practitioner (NMC or HCPC)

Job description

Overview

Bank Theatre Practitioner - Scrub (RN / ODP) | Hereford Hospital | Nursing | Bank | Part time | Includes weekend work | Up to £22 per hour depending on experience

Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. Inside our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. Join a professional, supportive team at Hereford Hospital and contribute to excellent perioperative care.

Main duties of the job

As a Scrub Practitioner or Theatre Practitioner (ODP), you will:

• Work in a multi-disciplinary team covering a varied patient caseload
• Use state-of-the-art technology, equipment and facilities
• Supervise, support and develop junior members of the team
• Provide high-quality perioperative care in a multidisciplinary team setting
• Create high-quality care and patient experiences that are clinically effective and evidence based
• Have ample opportunities for continuous growth and personal development, which can include Surgical First Assist training

You will be registered with the appropriate governing body (NMC or HCPC) and bring post-registration Scrub experience within a Theatre environment, demonstrating focus, attention to detail, empathy and strong communication skills.

About us

The Nuffield Health Hospital in Hereford sits in the Herefordshire countryside, just north of Hereford City Centre. The hospital provides a wide range of first-class medical and surgical services performed by expert consultants. The Ward comprises 20 inpatient beds and a busy ACU with predominantly elective surgical procedures, catering for inpatient and day case surgery across General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Endoscopy, Gynaecology, Urology, ENT, Plastics and more. We offer a professional, stimulating yet friendly and collaborative environment.

Job responsibilities

Theatre Practitioner - Operating Department Practitioner - Scrub (RGN / ODP) Hereford Hospital | Nursing | Bank | Part time | Includes weekend work | Up to £22 per hour depending on experience

As a Scrub Practitioner/Theatre Practitioner (ODP), you will be focused, detail-oriented and empathetic with excellent communication. You are registered with the appropriate governing body and have qualifications and experience relevant to your registration. With post-registration experience in Scrub roles within a Theatre environment, you are a team player with a passion for exceptional patient care.

• Work in a multi-disciplinary team covering a varied patient caseload
• Use state-of-the-art technology, equipment and facilities
• Supervise, support and develop junior members of the team
• Provide high-quality perioperative care in a multidisciplinary team setting
• Create high-quality care and patient experiences that are clinically effective and evidence based
• Have ample opportunities for continuous growth and personal development, which can include Surgical First Assist training

Benefits include holiday entitlement in line with the Working Time Directive, access to the Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership (£25 per month). Bank roles are ad-hoc and not contracted to a set number of hours.

Job description & responsibilities

As above, with emphasis on:

• Working as part of the Theatre team to deliver high standards of patient care
• Maintaining safe perioperative practice and patient safety

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Scrub Practitioner/Theatre Practitioner (ODP) with registration (NMC or HCPC)
• Post-registration Scrub experience in a Theatre environment

Experience

• Relevant registration (NMC/HCPC) and post-registration Scrub experience in a Theatre environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure to the DBS will be required for suitability checks.