Clinical Practice Facilitator (CPF) - Scrub & Robotics

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in the UK is looking for a Clinical Practice Facilitator in Scrub within the Theatre and Anaesthesia team. This role involves monitoring the development of learning programmes, facilitating clinical supervision, and providing specialist clinical leadership. Candidates should have extensive experience in peri-operative practice, effective teamwork skills, and HCPC registration as Operating Department Practitioner or NMC registration as a Nurse. Join a leading healthcare provider in a supportive environment focused on excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge in peri-operative practice and understanding of peri-anaesthesia care.
• Effective functioning as part of the Theatres Education Team.
• Registration with the HCPC as an ODP or NMC registered Nurse.
• Extensive experience as a scrub practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Monitor development of learning and development programmes for scrub staff.
• Facilitate clinical supervision and mentor learners.
• Provide specialist clinical leadership in the department.
• Support training and development programmes for staff.

Skills

Peri-operative practice knowledge

Interpersonal and communication skills

Leadership and management skills

Supervising multi-disciplinary teams

Clinical supervision experience

Motivated and flexible

Education

HCPC registration as ODP or NMC registered Nurse

Recognised qualification in peri-operative environment

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of the UCLH Theatre and Anaesthesia team as a Clinical Practice Facilitator for Scrub.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the development, implementation, and evaluation of learning and development programmes for scrub staff and the rest of the theatre staff group.
• Facilitate clinical supervision programmes and act as a facilitator/mentor/preceptor to learners in scrub as needed.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and experience in the management of the department and provide a high level of specialist clinical leadership.
• Support the training and development programme initiated by the Division to ensure staff members achieve their full potential.
• Maximise use of clinical and academic resources, implementing best practice in assessment and supervision of learners in the clinical setting.
• Ensure e‑rota and electronic patient records are implemented and used to their full potential.
• Maintain a visible presence in the department, undertaking clinical work as required.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge and experience in peri‑operative practice and an excellent understanding of peri‑anaesthesia care.
• Operating Department Practitioner registered with the Health Professions Council (HCPC) OR a NMC registered Nurse with appropriate experience in scrub.
• Effective functioning as part of the Theatres Education Team providing peri‑operative learning and development support to staff and students.
• Organised, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and experience of supervising a multi‑disciplinary team to provide the highest standard of patient care and learner supervision across a varied caseload.
• Motivated and enthusiastic, able to work well under pressure and flexibly as part of a multi‑disciplinary team, ensuring a welcoming, caring and safe environment, and promoting, maintaining and monitoring standards in accordance with the guidelines of the NMC/HCPC and CQC.
• Registration with the HCPC as an ODP or a NMC registered Nurse.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Extensive experience as a scrub practitioner.
• A recognised qualification and experience of supporting learners in the peri‑operative environment.
• Demonstrates a good working knowledge and compliance with CQC Standards.

About UCLH

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top‑quality patient care, excellent education, and world‑class research.

We provide first‑class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world‑class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.