Theatre Practitioner Scrub

NHS; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom seeks a dedicated Theatre Practitioner to join their team in Newcastle-under-Lyme. The role offers a salary of up to £38,000 per annum, with opportunities for personal development and training. Responsibilities include providing high-quality perioperative care in a multidisciplinary environment, using advanced technology, and supervising junior team members. The ideal candidate will be passionate about patient care and possess relevant registrations and experience. A comprehensive benefits package includes gym membership and health assessments.

Benefits

Free gym membership

Health assessments

Retail discounts

Pension options

Qualifications

• Post-registration experience in Scrub roles within a Theatre environment.
• Registered with the appropriate governing body.

Responsibilities

• Work in a multi-disciplinary team covering a varied patient caseload.
• Use state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and facilities.
• Provide high-quality perioperative care.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Empathy

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Registered with NMC or HCPC

Job description

Main duties of the job

As a Scrub Practitioner or Theatre Practitioner (ODP), you will work in a multi‑disciplinary team covering a varied patient caseload. The role involves using state‑of‑the‑art technology, equipment and facilities; supervising, supporting and developing junior members of the team; providing high‑quality perioperative care in a multidisciplinary team setting; creating high‑quality care and patient experiences that are clinically effective and evidence based; and having ample opportunities for continuous growth and personal development, which can include Surgical First Assist training.

• Work in a multi disaplinary team covering a varied patient caseload
• Use state‑of-the‑art technology, equipment and facilities
• Supervise, support and develop junior members of the team
• Provide high‑quality perioperative care in a multidisciplinary team setting
• Create high‑quality care and patient experiences that are clinically effective and evidence based
• Have ample opportunities for continuous growth and personal development, which can include Surgical First Assist training

About us

Nuffield Health North Staffordshire Hospital is recognised for its expert clinical care, expertise and friendly atmosphere. Our 39‑bed purpose‑built hospital houses 3 theatres and a minor treatment facility, supported by busy outpatient departments, physiotherapy, pathology, CT, MRI and diagnostic imaging services. Conveniently located on Clayton Road, off the A519, we provide free parking for staff.

Job description

Theatre Practitioner – OPERATING DEPARTMENT PRACTITIONER – SCRUB (RGN / ODP) at North Staffs Hospital. Nursing, Permanent, Full time, includes weekend work. Up to £38,000 per annum depending on experience – 37.5 hours per week. You will be focused, detail‑oriented, empathetic with great communication skills, registered with the appropriate governing body (NMC or HCPC) and bring the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including post‑registration experience in Scrub roles within a Theatre environment.

Benefits

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. We have developed a benefits package with you in mind. You can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Registered with the appropriate governing body and bring qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC or HCPC.

Experience

Post‑registration experience in Scrub roles within a Theatre environment, a team player with a passion for exceptional patient care.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Additional Information

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