Orthopaedic Theatre Scrub Practitioner

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave allowance

Flexible working

Protected hours for wellbeing

Job summary

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Scrub Practitioner to join our orthopaedic theatre team in Rochdale. You will work in a modern unit, support day-case theatre, and deliver high-quality patient care within a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will have orthopaedic scrub experience, current NMC/HCPC registration, and a post-basic qualification to diploma level or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration or HCPC registration
• Post-basic qualification to diploma standard or equivalent
• Band 5 experience in theatre specialty
• Experience of managing a theatre team on a shift-by-shift basis
• Demonstrate knowledge of HR policies and procedures
• Willingness to undertake relevant further study
• Demonstrate understanding of Clinical Governance and Health and Safety issues
• Good communication skills including written, verbal and electronic

Responsibilities

• Support senior management in providing professional leadership within the theatre environment
• Help create and maintain a safe, effective, patient-centred service
• Ensure care is delivered in line with local and national policies and standards
• Contribute to ongoing professional development and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with ophthalmic theatre team to deliver high quality patient care

Skills

orthopaedic scrub experience

team player

leadership skills

communication skills

Education

Post-basic qualification to diploma level

Health-related degree

Recognised management/leadership qualification

Job description

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Scrub Practitioner to join our orthopaedic theatre team in Rochdale. You will work in a modern unit, support day-case theatre, and deliver high-quality patient care within a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will have orthopaedic scrub experience, current NMC/HCPC registration, and a post-basic qualification to diploma level or equivalent.