Lead Theatre Scrub Practitioner (Orthopaedics)
The Methodist Church in Britain
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Job summary
KIMS Hospital is seeking a permanent senior scrub practitioner to lead and mentor the theatre team. The role focuses on scrub for general and orthopaedic cases, leading lists, and deputising for the Lead Theatre Practitioner. It offers a four-day week, with some weekend work.
Applicants should be registered RN or ODP with experience running theatre lists and supervising staff in a private hospital setting.
Qualifications
- Registered practitioner (RN or ODP).
- Experience leading surgical lists.
- Experience planning, organising and running theatre lists.
- Experience supervising staff and scheduling operating lists.
- Nice to have Practice Supervisor or Assessor qualification.
- Perioperative experience in scrub/anaesthetics in acute hospital.
Responsibilities
- Act as scrub practitioner for general and orthopaedic procedures.
- Lead surgical lists and play a central role in running them.
- Mentor junior team members and deputise for the Lead Theatre Practitioner.
- Support and develop colleagues on the theatre team.
- Work with surgeons, anaesthetists, ODPs and nurses to deliver safe care.
- Coordinate with Sterile Services, wards and imaging for efficiency.
- Prepare operating and anaesthetic rooms with equipment and supplies.
- Assess patient care requirements and evaluate outcomes.
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Job description
KIMS Hospital is seeking a permanent senior scrub practitioner to lead and mentor the theatre team. The role focuses on scrub for general and orthopaedic cases, leading lists, and deputising for the Lead Theatre Practitioner. It offers a four-day week, with some weekend work.
Applicants should be registered RN or ODP with experience running theatre lists and supervising staff in a private hospital setting.
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