Scrub Theatre Practitioner

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is recruiting Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioners to join our fast-paced Theatres Department at Rugby St Cross. The elective hub comprises 6 theatres and a treatment room, offering complex and elective procedures with a focus on revision arthroplasty and robotic surgery.

Successful applicants will support surgical teams to deliver safe, high-quality patient care, demonstrate expert clinical knowledge, and adhere to Trust policies.

Qualifications

• Assess, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate the peri-operative care of patients using specialist knowledge and skills.
• Acknowledge personal preferences, rights and choice of patients undergoing surgery.
• Maintain health, safety and the control of infection in clinical work areas in line with Trust policies and procedures.
• Prepare, monitor and maintain materials and equipment for clinical procedures, take action if found to be faulty.
• Support, monitor and care for patients during clinical procedures.
• Contribute to treating patients during clinical emergencies.
• Receive, transfer and position patients for clinical procedures.
• Maintain accurate & legible records of care.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate the peri-operative care of patients using specialist knowledge and skills.
• Acknowledge personal preferences, rights and choice of patients undergoing surgery.
• Maintain health, safety and the control of infection in clinical work areas in line with Trust policies and procedures.
• Prepare, monitor and maintain materials and equipment for clinical procedures, take action if found to be faulty.
• Support, monitor and care for patients during clinical procedures.
• Contribute to treating patients during clinical emergencies.
• Receive, transfer and position patients for clinical procedures.
• Maintain accurate & legible records of care.

Job description

Rugby St Cross theatres are seeking highly skilled and experienced Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioners to join our dynamic and fast-paced Theatres Department.

Our elective hub comprises of 6 theatres and a treatment room covering a variety specialties, delivering a wide range of complex and elective procedures. We are looking for a motivated and adaptable practitioner with proven scrub experience, particularly in elective orthopaedic surgery, with a keen interest to learn and develop skills for complex revision arthroplasty and robotic surgery.

The successful candidates will play a key role in supporting surgical teams to deliver safe, effective, and high-quality patient care. You will be expected to demonstrate expert clinical knowledge, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a multidisciplinary environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the regions GIRFT accredited surgical hubs, offering exposure to advanced surgical techniques and opportunities for professional development.

The practitioner will be responsible for their own professional conduct in line with NMC/HCPC Code of Conduct. They will adhere to and understand all Trust & local policies and procedures.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

• Assess, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate the peri-operative care of patients using specialist knowledge and skills.
• Acknowledge personal preferences, rights and choice of patients undergoing surgery.
• Maintain health, safety and the control of infection in clinical work areas in line with Trust policies and procedures.
• Prepare, monitor and maintain materials and equipment for clinical procedures, take action if found to be faulty.
• Support, monitor and care for patients during clinical procedures.
• Contribute to treating patients during clinical emergencies.
• Receive, transfer and position patients for clinical procedures.
• Maintain accurate & legible records of care.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rebecca Barresford Job title: Orthopaedic Team lead, Theatres Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 017886633779