Orthopaedic Theatre Scrub Practitioner - Rotations

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals; Chorley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is recruiting a Scrub Practitioner (Band 5) to join the theatre team at Chorley and South Ribble Hospital. The post is permanent, full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with day, late, night and weekend shifts.

You'll be registered nurse or ODP with scrub experience in Orthopaedics, and you'll benefit from a supported induction, mentorship, and opportunities to develop within a dynamic peri-operative service.

Qualifications

• Appropriate NMC/HCPC Registration with current practising status.
• RN1, RN2 General Nursing Posts/ODP registration and scope.
• Evidence of continuing education or development for more experienced Band 5 nurses.
• Degree or Diploma in a relevant nursing field.
• Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• To support the Team Leaders in the day to day efficient running of the clinical area by providing excellent peri-op care to Patients by maintaining standards of care and professional practice.
• Be responsible for assisting in the planning, delivery and evaluation of care to meet the personalised Health and wellbeing needs of patients in line with the Trust Values / HCPC and NMC professional frameworks.
• Ensure the productive operation of the clinical area by ensuring that a well organised and safeenvironment is maintained.
• Act as a strong role model and encourage and support the professional development of self and others. Provide clinical supervision and direction for all colleagues and students to support them in reaching their full potential.

Skills

Peri-operative care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

NMC/HCPC Registration

RN1, RN2 General Nursing Posts/ODP

Degree / Diploma

Evidence of continuing education or development

NMC Recognised mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards

Job description

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is recruiting a Scrub Practitioner (Band 5) to join the theatre team at Chorley and South Ribble Hospital. The post is permanent, full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with day, late, night and weekend shifts.

You'll be registered nurse or ODP with scrub experience in Orthopaedics, and you'll benefit from a supported induction, mentorship, and opportunities to develop within a dynamic peri-operative service.