Cardiac Theatre Scrub Practitioner — Training & On-Call

Meeveem Limited; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Theatre Scrub Practitioner for the Cardiac Theatres in Blackpool. The unit operates four theatres with over 1,000 adult cardiac cases and around 500 thoracic cases annually, including robotic thoracic procedures.

The role includes scrub duties, opportunities in recovery and Cardiology, and training to support non-cardiac applicants. UK registration is required; UK sponsorship guidance is noted.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Level 1) or Registered Operating Department Practitioner
• Desirable: teaching and assessing qualification
• Desirable: specialist qualification

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical instruments and maintain a sterile environment.
• Anticipate the surgical team's needs by passing instruments during procedures.
• Ensure correct count of swabs, needles and instruments at end of procedures.
• Participate in training and development programs and cross-cover in Recovery or Cardiology areas.

Skills

Prioritisation

Team player

Assertiveness

Speciality commitment

Theatre experience

Time management

IT skills

Decision making

Communication

Problem solving

Basic Life Support

Education

Registered Nurse (Level 1) or Registered Operating Department Practitioner

Job description

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Theatre Scrub Practitioner for the Cardiac Theatres in Blackpool. The unit operates four theatres with over 1,000 adult cardiac cases and around 500 thoracic cases annually, including robotic thoracic procedures.

The role includes scrub duties, opportunities in recovery and Cardiology, and training to support non-cardiac applicants. UK registration is required; UK sponsorship guidance is noted.