Orthopedic scrub/SFA bank

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday in line with the Working Time

Pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Nuffield Health Shrewsbury Hospital is seeking a Bank theatre scrub practitioner (Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner) to cover ad-hoc shifts with no fixed hours. The role centres on scrubbing for orthopaedic surgery and supporting junior staff, ensuring continuity between ward and theatre teams.

Applicants must hold NMC or HCPC registration and have post-registration experience. The post offers a close-knit team environment, weekend shifts, and access to the hospital’s pension

Qualifications

• Registration with the appropriate governing body incl. NMC or HCPC.
• Post-registration experience.

Responsibilities

• Scrub in theatre for orthopaedic cases as a theatre scrub nurse or SFA.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside consultants.
• Manage a varied caseload using modern technology, equipment and facilities.
• Supervise, support and develop junior staff.
• Deliver high-quality, clinically effective and evidence-based care and patient experiences.
• Coordinate with ward colleagues to maintain continuity of patient care.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

Bank theatre scrub practitioner role at Nuffield Health's Shrewsbury Hospital, covering Registered General Nurse or operating department practitioner shifts on an ad-hoc basis with no fixed hours. The work centres on scrubbing for orthopaedic surgery, supporting junior staff and keeping care continuous between the ward and theatre team. The hospital runs a consultant-led surgical service covering orthopaedics, ophthalmology, general surgery and bariatrics, and weekend shifts are included. Applicants need NMC or HCPC registration and post-registration experience.

What the job involves

• Scrub in theatre for orthopaedic cases as a theatre scrub nurse or SFA
• Work as part of a close-knit multidisciplinary team alongside consultants
• Manage a varied caseload using modern technology, equipment and facilities
• Supervise, support and develop junior members of staff
• Deliver high-quality, clinically effective and evidence-based care and patient experiences
• Work with ward colleagues to maintain continuity of patient care

Qualifications

• Qualifications relevant to registration

Registration & licences

• Registration with the appropriate governing body, including NMC or HCPC

Experience

• Post-registration experience

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication skills
• Flexibility
• Team working

What’s offered

• Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive
• Access to the pension scheme
• Discounted gym membership at £35.00 a month