Orthopaedic Theatre Scrub Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in London is seeking a dedicated Orthopaedic Theatre Scrub Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner to join their team in Queen Elizabeth Hospital Woolwich. This critical role requires a Registered Nurse or qualified ODP, focused on delivering high-quality patient care during surgical procedures. Applicants should have experience in perioperative settings. The position offers structured mentoring and professional development in a supportive environment, along with competitive salary rates ranging from £31,049 to £37,796 per annum, plus HCA.

Benefits

Structured mentoring

Staff development packages

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or ODP qualification with a proven record within the perioperative environment.
• Experience in caring for surgical patients in a variety of settings.
• Experience working as a scrub practitioner in orthopaedic theatres.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of perioperative care in the operating theatres.
• Assist anaesthetist/surgeon with emergency/elective procedures.
• Maintain effective communication with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to form good interpersonal relationships

Demonstrate initiative

Education

NMC Level 1 Registration/ODP City & Guilds 752 or NVQ3 in ODP Practice

Job description

Orthopaedic Theatre Scrub Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner

We are seeking dedicated, motivated qualified professional to join us in Queen Elizabeth Hospital Woolwich - Theatres. As a key member of the team, you will deliver high standards of perioperative care, and have the ability to support multidisciplinary team to facilitate excellent patient care in the operating theatres.

You must be a Registered Nurse or have an ODP qualification with a proven record within the perioperative. In return for your hard work, we offer well-established, structured mentoring and staff development packages to support you in your role.

The post holder will be accountable and responsible for providing a high standard of patient focused individualised care, with an evidenced based practice focus. They will be expected to carry out aspects of patient care without direct supervision. They will be able to communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team and contribute to the effective running of the theatre / department. Utilising the principles of the national framework and local strategy of Clinical Governance and other national initiatives, they will participate in action on improvements in patient care. The post holder will carry out all duties in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery (NMC) Codes of Conduct, HCPC and Relevant Trust policies.

Main duties of the job

To assess, plan implement and evaluate care of patients from admission to discharge using an integrated care pathway (ICP) or the nursing process.To assist anaesthetist / surgeon / with emergency / elective procedures in all hospital departments as required.

To ensure stock levels are adequate for effective perioperative care.

To maintain effective channels of communication with patients, relatives and the multidisciplinary team involved in providing care.

To understand the principles of clinical governance and the impact on patient care, i.e. audit and evidenced based practice.

Ensure that written documentation are maintained in line with the NMC standards for Records and Record Keeping and Trust policy.

To ensure that medication is given to patients in line with the NMC and Trust policy and guidelines.

To act safely and develop skills to be effective in emergency situations, e.g. cardiac arrest.

To practice within the framework of corporate and local policies.

To be professionally sensitive to the needs of patients and colleagues.

To participate in the development of your Personal Development Plan and identify your own professional, educational and training needs and goals.

To ensure your own continual professional development in line with NMC requirements.

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

• Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
• Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
• Improving the experience of staff with disability
• Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
• Making equalities mainstream

Job responsibilities

To maintain confidentiality in relation to information about patients, staff and other health service providers in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1984 and the Caldicott guidelines.

Ensure that Trust policy is followed with regards to health and safety and infection control issues.

To maintain a safe environment by ensuring own knowledge of equipment and adhering to manufacturers guidelines.

To participate in team and departmental meetings to develop and improve practice in the department and promote new ideas.

To up hold good standards of behaviour towards your colleagues, patients, and the public.

To take an active role in induction and orientation of new staff.

Conform to Trust and Unit policies regarding reporting of sickness and the booking of annual / study leave.

Maintain standard of conduct and dress to sustain public confidence in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional conduct and Trust Policies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC Level 1 Registration/ODP City & Guilds 752 or NVQ3 in ODP Practice.

Experience

• Experience caring for surgical patients
• Ability of caring for the ill in a variety of settings as a qualified or student nurse
• Experience in working as a scrub practitioner in theatres
• Experience working as a scrub nurse in orthopaedic theatres

Knowledge

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to develop own clinical skills and widen theoretical knowledge
• Evidence based knowledge of essential methods of care
• Knowledge of a nursing model of care
• Willingness to develop teaching skills, formally and informally
• Ability to form good interpersonal relationships, and be enthusiastic
• Ability to conduct themselves inpublic and private situations in an appropriate manner. i.e. pleasant and respectful
• Demonstrate initiative
• Internal rotation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£31,049 to £37,796 a yearPlus HCA per annum