Scrub Nurse/ODP - Orthopaedics or General surgery

Ramsay Health Care UK; Widemouth Bay; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Widemouth Bay is seeking an experienced scrub nurse for its Theatre Team. The role requires strong communication skills, exceptional customer service, and experience in orthopaedics, laparoscopic or general surgery. The ideal candidate will ensure high-quality patient care and adhere to AFPP Guidance. Join us to make a difference in delivering outstanding healthcare.

Benefits

Flexi Leave Options

Private Pension with 5% match

Enhanced Parental Leave

Private Medical Cover

Life Assurance

Free Training and Development

Free Parking

Subsidised staff restaurant

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle2Work scheme

Qualifications

• Registered with the NMC/HCPC.
• Ability to plan equipment and consumable requirements.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills.
• Surgical First Assistant (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard, individualised patient care within the theatre team.
• Demonstrate strong communication and customer service skills.
• Work in accordance with AFPP Guidance to ensure safe practice.
• Assist as a scrub nurse with experience in orthopaedics preferred; however, laparoscopic, general surgery and ophthalmic experience are also welcome.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer service skills

Teamwork ability

Computer skills

Education

Registered with the NMC/HCPC

Job description

Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period Flexible shift patterns available where possible Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy Free Parking on site (where possible) Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible) Concerts for Carers Employee Assistance Programme Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords

Overview

We are inviting candidates to apply to work as part of the Theatre Team to provide a high standard of efficient, individualised patient care. Candidates must be strong communicators with exceptional standards for customer service standards. We staff our theatres in accordance with AFPP Guidance to ensure you can practice safely. We are looking for an experienced scrub nurse with experience in orthopaedics preferably, but those with experience in laparoscopic work, General surgery and Ophthalmic would also be welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard, individualised patient care within the theatre team.
• Demonstrate strong communication and customer service skills.
• Work in accordance with AFPP Guidance to ensure safe practice.
• Assist as a scrub nurse with experience in orthopaedics preferred; however, laparoscopic, general surgery and ophthalmic experience are also welcome.

Qualifications

• Registered with the NMC/HCPC
• Ability to plan equipment and consumable requirements
• Sound written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Demonstrated computer skills
• Surgical First Assistant (Desirable)

Duchy Hospital is Cornwall's only private hospital and has an excellent reputation for delivering high quality healthcare treatments and services. Everything we do is focused on providing the very best health care to all in a clean and safe environment. Our hospital offers both private and NHS services to the population of Cornwall and beyond and has an excellent reputation for high standards of care and customer service. Working here really means our staff have more time to care as we have a positive nurse to patient ratio. Services that Duchy offers include elective surgery including orthopaedics, general surgery, Spinal, urology, plastics, gynaecology and ophthalmology delivered through our 4 operating theatres. We also have an Ambulatory Care Unit and Inpatient ward. In addition, we also provide busy outpatient, physiotherapy and cardiology service including cardiac cath lab. For further information or an informal conversation about the role, please contact Mathew Marskell via email. We care. It's more than what we do, it's who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. The Ramsay Way culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are proud to support the UK's Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD's Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.