Orthopaedic Theatre Practitioners/ODP/Orthopaedic Scrub Nurse

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Palterton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesterfield Royal Hospital is seeking Orthopaedic Theatre Practitioners/ODP/Orthopaedic Scrub Nurses to join their supportive Theatre team. The role involves assisting in anaesthesia, scrubbing duties, and ensuring high patient care standards, with a focus on work-life balance and flexible arrangements.

Benefits

Employer and employee contributory pension scheme

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to the cycle-to-work scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Accessible local transport

Onsite parking facilities

Qualifications

• Previous orthopaedic experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled assistance during anaesthesia administration and maintenance.
• Undertake scrubbing and circulating duties across surgical specialties.
• Maintain high standards of patient care in PACU.

Skills

Passion for Orthopaedics

Patient Care

Job description

Orthopaedic Theatre Practitioners/ODP/Orthopaedic Scrub Nurse Vacancies at Chesterfield Royal Hospital

We have Orthopaedic Theatre Practitioners/ODP/Orthopaedic Scrub Nurse vacancies available at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. We care for our staff as much as we care for our patients and encourage you to join our friendly and supportive Theatre team.

As a small district general hospital, there is a real community feel. All staff participate in various out-of-work interests, from spinning classes at the new on-site Wellbeing hub to five-a-side football at nearby Queens Park.

Our department of 12 Operating Theatres offers a structured induction programme with supernumerary time to help you settle into your role, tailored to meet individual needs. This is fully facilitated by our Clinical Educators and supported by our experienced staff.

Applicants should have a passion for working within our Orthopaedic Theatres. Previous Orthopaedic experience is desirable.

As part of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will play a vital role in the daily operations of the department. Responsibilities include providing skilled assistance during the administration and maintenance of anaesthesia, undertaking scrubbing and circulating duties across various surgical specialties, and providing skilled care in PACU while maintaining high standards of patient care. The post holder will also be responsible for the organisational and operational management of theatres in the absence of senior staff.

We believe in promoting a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements, aiming to accommodate staff requests while meeting service needs. We understand that a happy workforce is a productive and caring one.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital offers the following staff benefits:

• Employer and employee contributory pension scheme.
• 27 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Access to the cycle-to-work scheme.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Accessible local transport.
• Onsite parking facilities.

Additional lifestyle and financial wellbeing benefits are available and can be viewed at this link.

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

Donna Botham and Steve Jones
Department Leaders
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Telephone: [phone]

Steve Jones
Email: [e-mail]