Specialist Theatre Practitioner (Scrub Nurse)

Transformation Unit; St Leonards; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

Onsite nurseries

Staff restaurants

Accommodation

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Theatre Practitioner (Scrub Nurse) to join The Conquest Hospital theatres. You will work across elective, robotic and Emergency theatres in General, Gynae, Obstetric and ENT teams, delivering high standards of patient care.

Candidates should be professionally registered, with multi-skilling in operating theatres and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner with valid registration.
• Evidence of CPD/Revalidation documents.
• Multi skilled competencies within the Operating Theatres.
• Educated to degree level and leadership training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an efficient and safe theatre service daily under supervision.
• Deliver care across General, Gynae, Obstetric and ENT theatres.
• Support and mentor junior staff and contribute to practice development.
• Collaborate with department leads to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Theatre proficiency

Multiskilled in Theatre

Professional communication

Flexibility

Education

Registered Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner

Degree level education

A1/D32 D33

Job description

Specialist Theatre Practitioner (Scrub Nurse)

NHS AfC: Band 6

We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.

We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.

Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.

Job overview

We are looking for an experience and dynamic Band 6 Senior Theatre Practitioner who is looking to develop their practice at The Conquest Hospital. Working in elective, robotic and Emergency Theatres within the General, Gynae, Obstetric and ENT team.

You must be committed to providing excellent standards of patient care with good communication skills.

Candidates need to show professionalism, maturity, reliability, flexibility and be highly motivated individuals seeking a challenge and to thrive in a busy environment.

The theatre department is committed to offering a first rate service and supporting staff development. You will receive ongoing support from our practice educators and continuing professional development along with opportunities to enhance your experience. You will also be responsible for supporting, mentoring and developing junior staff.

Main duties of the job

The Band 6 Specialist Theatre practitioner will be responsible for maintaining an efficient and effective service on a daily basis to deliver safe patient care within an environment that promotes a responsive approach to changing healthcare needs, they will be supported by the Department Lead and Deputy Lead Theatre Practitioner.

Working for our organisation

• staff development
• enrolment in the NHS pension scheme
• auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service
• access to onsite nurseries
• staff restaurants and accommodation

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner
• A1/D32 D33
• Evidence of relevant CPD/Revalidation documents.
• Multi skilled competencies within the Operating Theatres.
• Educated to degree level
• Management/leadership course

Experience

• Two years experience as a Registered Practitioner within Theatres demonstrating areas of responsibility and management.
• Multi skilled competencies within the Operating Theatres.
• Experience in leading a clinical area/operating sessions.

Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

Our vision is to be:

• The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex.

Our mission is to:

• Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.

Our strategic objectives are to:

• Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
• Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients’ experiences.
• Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.

Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are:

• Safe
• Effective
• Caring
• Responsive and
• Well led

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Evette Davies Job title Head of Nursing Theatres & Anaesthetics Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07971651813 Additional information

If you would like to arrange an informal visit or phone call please contact the Head of Nursing Evette Davies