Specialist / Advanced Audiology Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A Band 5 full-time scrub practitioner position is available at The Royal Blackburn Hospital. The role involves providing expert patient care in a dynamic theatre environment, requiring flexibility and effective communication skills. Experience is not essential as training will be provided. Join a leading organization in robot-assisted surgery with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in theatre practice required.
• Ability to prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert patient care and maintain safety.
• Act as a scrub/circulating nurse or anesthetic/recovery nurse.
• Participate in weekend and night rotations.

Skills

Effective communication

Flexibility

Teamwork

Compassionate approach

Ability to work independently

Education

Registered Nurse (1st or 2nd Level)

Operating Department Practitioner (Level 3)

Advanced Certificate in Operating Department Practice

Job description

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Job Overview

A Band 5 full-time post for a scrub practitioner has become available at The Royal Blackburn Hospital.

Main Duties of the Job

We operate 11 theatres at the Royal Blackburn site and 17 at Burnley General, covering a wide range of elective and emergency surgeries across various specialties including Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Ophthalmology, General Surgery, Vascular, Colorectal, HPB, Urology, Orthopaedics, Trauma, ENT, Maxillofacial, and Robotic-assisted Surgery.

Working for Our Organisation

We are a university teaching trust. Experience is not essential as training will be provided through a comprehensive package. We support workforce development and are led by dedicated Practice Educators.

Our organisation is a leader in robot-assisted surgery, with the largest program in the northwest. We perform surgeries for head and neck, urological, colorectal, and gynaecological cancers, among others. New robotic capabilities are expanding our surgical offerings.

Our Goals

We aim to be recognized for providing safe, personal, and effective care, emphasizing safety and quality in all we do. Our staff survey results reflect high scores in health & wellbeing, quality of care, morale, and team working.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

We seek a dedicated, motivated individual to work in our theatres. Flexibility, excellent time management, and communication skills are essential. The role involves providing expert patient care, maintaining safety, accurate documentation, and acting as a scrub/circulating nurse or anesthetic/recovery nurse based on qualifications. Participation in weekend and night rotations is required.

Person Specification

• Registered Nurse (1st or 2nd Level) or Operating Department Practitioner (Level 3/Certificate of Higher Education or Diploma) or Advanced Certificate in Operating Department Practice
• Ability to prioritize workload
• Experience in theatre practice
• Accurate record-keeping skills

Personal Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Flexibility to meet service needs
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Compassionate and sensitive approach
• Willingness to develop skills and knowledge
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Confidentiality awareness
• Proficiency in electronic communication
• Understanding of team building
• Willingness for professional development