Theatre Nurse / ODP – Private Hospital

Appoint Group; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Tunbridge Wells is seeking a passionate Theatre Nurse / ODP to join their experienced team. This role involves assisting in scrubbing for various surgeries and requires NMC/HCPC registration and UK experience. The hospital offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including 35 days of leave, private medical insurance, and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

35 days of annual leave

Private medical insurance

Free parking

Ongoing training and career development

Qualifications

• Registered with no restrictions on your pin.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Scrub Nurse / ODP.
• ALS and Airway Maintenance certifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in scrubbing for consultant-led surgeries.
• Scrub for a range of surgeries including Orthopaedics, General surgery, Gynaecology, ENT, Breast, and Ophthalmic.
• Order and store specialised kits for surgeries.

Skills

Orthopaedic experience

Good team player

Excellent communication skills

Education

NMC / HCPC registration

Job description

About the role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate Theatre Nurse / ODP to join a fantastic private hospital in Tunbridge Wells. The hospital boasts excellent facilities including 2 operating theatres, a sterile services department, an endoscopy suite, and a fully equipped diagnostic and imaging department. The hospital offers outpatient and physiotherapy services six days a week. This is a great opportunity for a motivated Theatre Nurse / ODP to join a friendly and experienced theatre team that is passionate about high-quality care and puts patients at the heart of everything they do. They are looking for a like-minded Theatre Nurse / ODP to join them.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Assist in scrubbing for consultant-led surgeries.
• Scrub for a range of surgeries including Orthopaedics, General surgery, Gynaecology, ENT, Breast, and Ophthalmic.
• Order and store specialised kits for surgeries.
• Maintain and update surgeon preference cards.

Who we’re looking for:

• Be NMC / HCPC registered with no restrictions or conditions on your pin.
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK.
• At least 2 years of UK experience as a Scrub Nurse / ODP.
• Orthopaedic experience is highly desirable.
• ALS and Airway Maintenance certifications are desirable.
• Good team player.
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits:

Employees are offered a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• 35 days of annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays.
• Competitive annual salary.
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options.
• Reward platform offering discounts and cashback at over 100 retailers.
• Excellent career progression opportunities.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Friendly working environment.
• Free Bupa wellness screening.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life assurance.
• Free parking.