Theatre Practitioner/Scrub

NHS; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major trauma centre in the UK is seeking dedicated Theatre Practitioners to join its orthopaedic trauma scrub team. The role involves assisting in surgeries and delivering patient care. Applicants should be registered with NMC/HCPC and possess a diploma in a related healthcare field. This position offers a permanent contract with significant opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Continuous education and mentorship

Flexible working requests considered

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to learning and professionalism.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care.
• Proven evidence of recent CPD.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all types of orthopaedic trauma operations.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort throughout surgical processes.
• Act in charge in absence of Team Leader.

Skills

Competent in anaesthetics

Leadership potential

Commitment to evidence-based practice

Education

Registered with NMC/HCPC

Diploma/ Degree in related Healthcare subject

Job description

We are seeking dedicated and motivated Theatre Practitioners, Nurses, and Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) to join our specialist orthopaedic trauma scrub team. Our department is part of a major trauma centre providing comprehensive care across a broad spectrum of orthopaedic specialties.

While prior theatre experience is desirable, it is not essential. We highly value a strong commitment to learning, professionalism, and a robust work ethic. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced, stimulating, and rewarding environment where your skills will be supported and developed through continuous education and mentorship from our expert team.

Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as those with 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff across Devon who can demonstrate recent relevant experience as outlined in the Person Specification.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 5 Theatre Scrub Practitioner within the Theatre Central cluster, you will play a vital role in supporting the surgical team throughout the patient's journey in theatre. Your responsibilities will include assisting in all types of orthopaedic trauma operations and delivering comprehensive perioperative care to ensure patient safety and comfort.

Our Trust operates as a 24-hour major trauma centre, and as such, scrub practitioners are expected to contribute to a seven-day service rota to meet the demands of this critical service.

We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Our team is actively engaged in a dynamic programme of continuous improvement, regularly reviewing and enhancing clinical practice and perioperative pathways. These pathways are developed collaboratively, incorporating feedback from patients and service users to ensure the best possible outcomes.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Job responsibilities

Act as Practitioner in charge, in the absence of the Team Leader ensuring efficient allocation of staff and resources.

Demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based practice and clinical excellence and play an active role in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient centred care.

To engage and interact with patients and their carers, explaining procedures and treatments to gain co-operation, understanding and allay apprehension.

Assist with projects to develop and enhance patient care. Participate in the evaluation of patient outcomes, including audit, risk management and infection control.

Attend relevant meetings and deliver feedback.

To develop and achieve objectives identified through continuing appraisal of job role.

To develop appraisal skills and carry out appraisals and personal development plans for Band staff and non-registered assistant in line with Agenda for Change and the knowledge skills framework.

Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate and initiate appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development and training

Maintain and continuously improve in-depth specialist knowledge relevant to the clinical area, whichsignificantly contributes to the Trusts stated aims and objectives.

Report and manage untoward incidents, such as clinical emergencies, injury or drug administration errors, as detailed in Trust policies and procedures.

For further details please see attached JD & PS.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

• Competent in anaesthetics, scrub or recovery
• Proven evidence of recent CPD
• Competent in anaesthetics, scrub or recovery
• Ability to demonstrate managerial or leadership potential

Qualifications

• Registered with NMC/HCPC
• Diploma/ Degree in related Healthcare subject or demonstrable equivalent experience
• Accredited specialist training
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care and act accordingly
• Demonstrate awareness of financial constraints

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.

University Plymouth Hospital - Derriford Hospital

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Reference number

216-LH-S7499194

Job locations

University Plymouth Hospital - Derriford Hospital