Cardiac Scrub Theatre Practitioner

The Harborne Hospital; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering healthcare facility in Birmingham is seeking a Scrub Theatre Practitioner to join their team. This role involves ensuring safe surgical practices and providing high-quality care. Candidates must have a nursing degree or ODP apprenticeship and relevant hands-on experience. The organization offers flexible benefits, including comprehensive healthcare, generous holiday allowance, and a supportive work environment prioritizing employee wellbeing.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or ODP with strong cardiac experience is required.
• Current NMC Pin or HCPC Registration necessary.
• Experience as a Scrub Theatre Practitioner in an Operating Theatre.

Responsibilities

• Complete mandatory surgical checks before, during, and post-procedure.
• Act as a circulating role as part of surgical teams.
• Lead and support surgical team members for quality care.

Skills

Cardiac experience

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Nursing degree/ODP apprenticeship

Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner

Current NMC Pin or HCPC Registration

Post Graduate Experience in Scrub Theatre

Job description

Responsibilities

• Understand the professional boundaries when performing the scrubbed role and the differences between scrub and surgical first assistant.
• Complete mandatory surgical checks prior to the start of the surgical procedure, during and pre-wound closure in line with policy. Ensure that all swab, instrument and needle counts are conducted and documented.
• Act proficiently in the 'circulating role'.
• Lead members of the surgical team to provide safe quality care to the patient throughout the procedure.
• Participate fully as a team member, including working in specific areas of the theatre suite, sharing knowledge and information and supporting colleagues, to promote a cohesive team and the achievement of team objectives.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree/ODP apprenticeship
• Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner
• Current NMC Pin or HCPC Registration
• Post Graduate Experience working as a Scrub Theatre Practitioner in an Operating Theatre Department.
• Strong Cardiac experience
• Able to perform Mini invasive cardiac cases and open cases, TAVIs and PCI's
• Effective communication and strong interpersonal skills
• Able to work as part of a team

The Harborne Hospital - part of HCA Healthcare UK is a brand new £100million, purpose built 50 bed, multi-speciality private hospital that has opened in Birmingham in January 2024. Located on the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham Campus, the hospital has the deep clinical infrastructure, equipment and facilities and expert, experienced teams to deliver full clinical pathways across a mix of specialties and sub-specialties at all levels of complexity including Cardiology, Cancer, Orthopaedics, Gastroenterology, Gynaecology, Urology, ENT, Spinal and Complex Surgery. We have 4 State of the art Operating Theatres (Including 1 Hybrid Theatre). Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values: At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring, and we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other. Our mission is simple: above all else we're committed to the care and improv…